Name:_____________________________
Period:______________
Mrs. Cima
There are many items in our homes that are made from various countries. As
Americans, we are supporting countries and their people from buying from the USA.
For this project, you are to locate items in your bedroom and identify where they were
made. I have included a few, now you choose the rest—have fun!!!
Item
Clock
Radio
Phone
Clothes
Hair brush
Mattress
Comforter
Pillow
Stuffed Animal
Furniture
Where it was made
Reaction
As a result of this activity, what are your thoughts on industrialization
in America?
What items were you most surprised about where they came from?
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Why?
If all of the items that were not made in America were taken out of your
bedroom, what would you be left with? (Highlight them in the table)
Are you surprised? YES/ NO
Why/why not?______________________
What would you miss most?______________________________________________
Why?______________________________________________________________________
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As a result of this activity, what is your advice to the American
government on industrialization/trade/importing of goods ?____________
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** Personal/Family reaction to this activity:
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