1. For BELGIUM, give the following information:

1. capital
2. location/the countries that share its borders
3. the religious breakdown of the population
4. the type of government
5. the chief of state (and head of government if different) If monarch or dictator, since what date has he/she ruled? – include name of heir apparent for monarch
6. the population

Find the answers at the CIA World FactBook website. For each country, answers can be found under the “Geography” “People” and “Government” headings.

NOTE: Before answering the following questions, read the “Background” and watch the videos under “Resources” below.

2. For BELGIUM:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) Between what dates did the Battle of the Bulge take place?
c) How many Americans died in the Battle of the Bulge?
d) Read the “Background” and watch the videos under “Resources” below. What most impresses you about the Battle of the Bulge and the men who fought in it?