Grade 6-8, 9-12
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On-Demand Webinar
Economics of War Series: Why Go to War?
Time: 60 mins,
Presenter: Cindy Fitzthum
Objective
Teachers will be able to:
- Understand the costs and benefits nations must analyze before going to war
- Comprehend a lesson that explores these costs and benefits they can use in their classrooms
Standards
Concepts

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Description
This lesson explores the costs and benefits nations must analyze before they decide to go to war. War can be a huge cost to a nation in terms of their financials and human lives. Nations must decide if the benefits outweigh the costs, or vice versa, before they engage in a conflict.