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Students view a television program exploring social and economic changes at the close of the twentieth century. They discuss changes from differing perspectives including poor and rich citizens from various countries. Students write an essay considering the concept of a social contract between citizens and the government.

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economic change, globalization, social studies
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9th - Higher Ed
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Social Studies & History
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