Economics

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=Scarcity and Resource Allocation= 1. Explain how the uneven distribution of productive resources influenced historic events such as the Civil War. http://edge-economics.wikispaces.com/ A wiki designed for eighth grade Edgewood students. =Markets= 2. Discuss how mercantilism and the establishment of colonies led to increased global trading during the 17th and 18th centuries. http://www.hippocampus.org/course_locator.php?course=US%20History&lesson=02&topic=1&width=800&height=550&topicTitle=Commerce This learning module from HippoCampus covers commerce in the age of exploration, including the decline of feudalism, and the rise of capitalism, commerce, the middle class, mercantilism, and colonization. The site uses narration, images, animation, primary source information, interactive activities, and quizzes to teach and review the material. http://www.historyglobe.com/jamestown/ In this interactive online game "You are the Captain of the Jamestown Colony. Can you do any better than the real colonists? You will have a copy of the London Company's Instructions to help guide you. Also, you can ask your fellow colonists and the Native Americans for advice. Be careful, though, because some advice is better than others! After you make all your decisions, you will receive a report on the state of your colony. Also, you will get to compare your colony to the historical Jamestown at the end." 3. Explain the purpose and effects of trade barriers such as tariffs enacted before the Civil War.
 * Economics Wiki**
 * Commerce - from HippoCampus **
 * The Jamestown Online Adventure **

=Government and the Economy= 4. Explain how lack of power to regulate the economy contributed to the demise of the Articles of Confederation and the creation of U.S. Constitution. 5. Explain how governmental protection of property rights and regulation of economic activity impacted the development of the U.S. economy.