1)The statistic that made the biggest impression on me was that a small percentage of people in the United States own a very large amount of the country’s wealth, while many other people have much less. This stood out to me because it shows how unequal wealth can be between different groups of people.

2)One implication of having such a large wealth gap is that people with less money may have fewer opportunities for education, housing, healthcare, and better jobs. I do see this in everyday life. For example, some people can easily afford college, a nice home, or unexpected expenses because they have more financial support, while other people have to work many hours and still struggle to pay for basic needs. This can make it harder for people with less wealth to improve their situation.