USHI1.S10.O2.05 Standard 10 Objective 2 Practice Activity C (Mining: Boom or Bust)
- Due May 17, 2017 by 11:59pm
- Points 20
- Submitting a file upload
Many groups moved out west. Some areas became large towns or even cities. However, some rose quickly and then became abandoned. This cycle was called "boom and bust" and often left "ghost towns". You will be investigating the cycle of boom and bust towns and applying it to real life examples.
To complete this assignment:
- Download the following fillable form, Boom and Bust Towns Links to an external site.
- Fill in the answers using your keyboard (Note: Part One asked for picture representation of the different steps. You might have to print off and upload a picture or scan the completed section.)
- Save the file (remember where you saved it)
- Click "Submit Assignment"
- Upload your saved document
Rubric
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Keep in mind that 9 students have already been assessed using this rubric. Changing it will affect their evaluations.
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Part One: Visual Representation of Boom and Bust Cycle
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Example #1: Bodie, California
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Example #2: Tombstone, Arizona
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
USHI1.S10.O2.00 Analyze the settlement of the American West
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Total Points:
20
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