Encourage students to be precise and creative. They are trying to sell their idea utilizing a limited format. Using a larger version of the base map, mark each group's capital with a different symbol or color. Ask them to support their answers. Have them reflect on a secondary location that was not mentioned by any of the groups and ask them to support their choice.
Students create the new country created by the former New England region.
Students determine a government, form of currency, constitution, and decide on a new name for the country. Make models or maps of the new country. We appreciate your comments.