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Hafta Do NAFTA?

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Students examine the benefits and problems of U.S. participation in the North American Free Trade Agreement. In two groups, students represent the campaign team for a presidential candidate, one for and one against NAFTA, and research and write a speech for their candidate.

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9th - Higher Ed
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
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For Teacher Use
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Year
1998

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