Terms
Estimates
Wars
Injuries
Benefits
100
These are people who have fought in a war.
Who are Veterans
100
About how many Veterans are homeless on any given day?
40,000 (Between 30,000 and 50,000 counts)
100
This war was the biggest war in the history of the world. It was started by Hitler and the Nazis. A lot of the countries all around the world fought in it. It lasted from 1939-1945.
What is World War II
100
This happens to many veterans who return from service. It is very common and it can lead to suicide and other dangerous or harmful things.
What is PTSD
100
This is something that will cover veterans mental and physical health issues.
What is health care?
200
This is abbreviated as VA. It is the Government department that deals with veterans. There are many hospitals and health care centers around the United States for the VA.
What are Veteran Affairs
200
What percent of Veterans have PTSD?
11%-20%
200
This country borders Thailand. It is south of China. The most controversial war in history took place in this country, resulting in a lot of unnecessary deaths. People were drafted into the war whether they wanted to fight in it or not.
What is the Vietnam War
200
This type of pain occurs over long periods of time and usually last a while too.
What is chronic muscle pain?
200
This gives the veterans an opportunity to learn and develop their brain if they did not finish this thing.
What is the GI Bill?
300
This is abbreviated as AWOL. It is when a soldier goes missing in action and isn't found
What is Absent Without Leave
300
How many veterans had a disability as of 2015?
3.9 million (3.5-4.5 million count)
300
this war was started when one country attempted to take over another. The invaders where backed by the Soviet Union and China. the country being invaded was supported by the USA.
What is the Korean War
300
These people suffer from missing part of their bodies that causes their daily life to become harder
Who are amputees?
300
this is something that all veterans are supposed to be given when they return home, for the rest of their lives
What is pension
400
These are the 4 main divisions of the Military
Who are the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines
400
How many veterans don't have access to the health care they deserve?
Over 1.2 million (1-1.5 million counts)
400
This war is still going on. it was started in the search for Osama bin Laden but has spread in the effort to take down ISIS and other terrorist organizations
What is the war on terror/Afghanistan
400
This is a pain that amputees feel usually during rain.
What are Phantom Pains
400
when you get injured in combat the government gives this to you to help you continue your life the way it was
What is disability compensation
500
This is abbreviated as PTSD and is a disorder that mostly veterans get. It is often caused from being in combat. It affects your brain and the way you think, but symptoms may not start to show for over 20 years.
What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
500
How many U.S. military veterans are there living?
21.8 million (20-23 million count)
500
This war was the first of a series of two wars. It was started by the assassination of an Austro-Hungarian Archduke. It lasted from 1914-1918.
What is World War I?
500
this is an injury that occurs when a soldier is hit with a bullet.
What is a Gunshot Wound
500
this right makes it so that when you return from combat you are ensured a way to purchase or build a house
What is the Home Loan Guaranty
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