Spanish to English
de hecho
in fact
sphere
esfera
What country did Omar and Hassan leave?
What is the name of their home country?
Somalia
¿Qué significa "Destino Manifiesto"?
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La creencia de que Estados Unidos debía expandirse por América del Norte desde el Océano Atlántico hasta el Océano Pacífico.
What is 85 x .6
51
factor
factor
What is the setting of the story?
In a refugee camp in Kenya called Dadaab
Which president is most associated with the idea of Manifest Destiny?
President James K. Polk
100 x .5
50
ceder
give
give up
What is one challenge that Omar faces while living in the refugee camp?
He struggles with hunger, limited opportunities for education, and caring for his brother Hassan.
Mencione una razón por la cual la gente quería mudarse al oeste durante la expansión hacia el oeste.
Para encontrar nuevas tierras para cultivar, busque oro durante la fiebre del oro o comience una nueva vida.
Why is going to school so important to Omar?
Omar believes education is the key to leaving the camp and creating a better future for himself and Hassan.
What was the name of the trail that many pioneers used to travel west?
The Oregon Trail
There can be multiple themes in one story.
What theme does the story explore through Omar’s determination to go to school?
The importance of education and hope for a better future.
Why was the Louisiana Purchase important for westward expansion?
It was land bought from France in 1803 that doubled the size of the United States, allowing settlers to move west.
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