Post date: Apr 30, 2013 3:47:4 PM
1. The following prompt is based on the accompanying seven sources.
Introduction: In 2001 United States Representative Jim Kolbe introduced legislation to Congress to eliminate the penny coin
in most transactions. Although this legislation failed, there are still consistent calls to eliminate the penny as the
smallest-denomination United States coin.
Assignment: Read the following sources (including the introductory information) carefully. Then write an essay in which you
develop a position on whether or not the penny coin should be eliminated. Synthesize at least three of the
sources for support.
To see the documents for this essay, please click the following link: 2008 FRQ