Lesson 2: “An American Story” -- The Responsibility of Citizenship
Handout 4

Group Discussion Questions

  1. Name five acts of philanthropy in the video.

  1. What is missing or taken for granted as each person pursues a dream?


  1. Just as war can act as a uniting force, how can philanthropy bring people together?


  1. How can doing the right thing also be philanthropic?


  1. How does persistence or refusal to give up represent a core value in philanthropy?


  1. Is the failure to act an acceptable excuse for not being philanthropic?


  1. How does belief and courage relate to philanthropy?


  1. Explain how taking a chance can be philanthropic.