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Problems Encountered by Surveyors of Arkansas

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Fifth graders examine the six geographic regions of Arkansas by examining the problems encountered by surveyors in Arkansas after the Louisiana Purchase. They conduct Internet research, create a chart, and write an essay comparing two regions of Arkansas.

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5th
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Social Studies & History
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