Money
Highlight how money facilitates economic activity.
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This in-depth reading assignment describes the growth of money from a barter system and explains the functions and characteristics of money. Use this reading to discuss inflation and traces the history of American currency with your students.
Money
Highlight how money facilitates economic activity.
My Money
Teach about money, jobs, goods, services, and barter.
Money Versus Barter
Learn how money solves problems created by barter systems.
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Benjamin Franklin and the Birth of a Paper Money Economy
Learn about the history of paper money in the United States.
Benjamin Franklin and the Birth of the Paper Money Economy
Learn the history of a system of paper money in the colonies.
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