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A Cry for Help from Africa

 Problems That Can Be Helped

Problem 1: Development Problem Related to Population Characteristics of Nigeria
Using Table 1, Map1, Map 2 and/or Graph 1

1. What is one economic development problem related to population characteristics of Nigeria that may be helped with U.S. aid?

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2. Explain what caused this economic development problem. _____________________________________________________________________________

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3. What are the consequences of this problem? (How does this problem hurt economic development in Nigeria?) _____________________________________________________________________________

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4. Which table, graph or map was used. _____________________________________________________________________________

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Please turn the page over.

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Problem 2: Development Problem Related to the Human Characteristics of Nigeria
Using Table 2, Map3 and/or The History of Nigeria handout

1. Describe one economic development problem related to human characteristics of Nigeria that may be helped with U.S. aid.

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2. Explain what caused this economic development problem. ___________________________________________________________________________

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4. Which table, graph or map was used. ___________________________________________________________________________

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