Island in the Sea

A new island has been discovered in the middle of the ocean. You (and your friends) are being given the responsibility of creating a government, deciding who will be able to become a citizen, and ruling your citizens responsibly. You must create an economy based on some type of trade, skill-based labor, or manufacturing. You must deal responsibly with other nations.

Create:
1. A name and flag for your nation.
2. A government--what type of government will you choose to govern your people?
3. What type of economic system will your government create and promote?
4. How strong a military will you need, and how will you fund, create, and deploy your military?
5. What industry, skills, or trade will your country engage in to create wealth?
6. What types of services will you offer your citizens?
7. What are the laws of your nation?
8. How will your nation prepare for emergencies?
9. What type of infrastructure will your government create, and how will it tax its citizens to fund it?

Be prepared for the international community to throw curve balls at your government. Be prepared for uprisings, international disputes, natural or economic disaster, and make sure your government is ready for anything that might befall it!

Citizenship and Government

In this unit, we will discuss the concept of American citizenship. We will discuss requirements, duties, and responsibilities of being an American citizen. We will also discuss the history of citizenship in America and citizenship today.

This is a time where the topic of citizenship is debated fiercely, especially in Rhode Island.

You will start by thinking about government and citizenship by creating your own

...Island in the Sea