1. Expository Writing Read the information below. “Blessed are the young for they shall inherit the national debt.” Herbert Hoover. Write an essay explaining if the United States Government has been financially responsible. Explain the financial situation we are in, how we got here, and was it avoidable? Be sure to — clearly state your thesis organize and develop your ideas effectively choose your words carefully edit your writing for grammar, mechanics, and spelling

2. Must be typed on a word document Must be a minimum of 700 words! This is one page at 12 pt. font. Must have your name, date, and title “National Debt” Must use quotes if exact words are used and can only be done a few times per page. Must cite ALL of your sources on a work cited page at the end of your paper.

3. If you think government has acted responsible or not? -Facts/data- how much do we owe / per citizen/ per taxpayer?/ how much we owed with Bush administration/ how much we owe under OBama/ How much debt grew from 10 years ago to today. (Insert your opinion into facts as you go) -How did we get here? Facts/data- who do we owe, how much? Why? What have we bought? Did we give money away? To who? Why? (Insert your opinion as you go) Explain if this could have been avoided? -If yes….what should we not have spent money on? Why? How would it have been better? -No, how did spending that money help us? What would happened if we hadn’t spent that money? -Opinion, on if we will ever get out of debt or not? Possible? (inserting facts/data) Works cited page!!! (bottom of essay or on second page)