American Enterprise Day – Made In America
Name: ___________________________________________ Date: _____________________
Objective: Communications/FBLA Organization and National Programs. Help your chapter adviser(s) with
activities to celebrate American Enterprise Day by creating a table tent to display in the cafeteria.
Part1: American Enterprise Day is observed on November 15 each year. On this day, U.S. residents recognize free
enterprise and how it has contributed to the economy. Jimmy Carter made a Presidential Proclamation on August 8,
1980 directing that American Enterprise Day be observed. To celebrate American Enterprise Day, we are going to
research the American economy and create a print ad that promotes the American Enterprise System. First
research the American economy by answering the questions below.
1. Why type of economy do we
have in the United States?
2. What is a mixed market
economy?
Mixed economy
An economic system that features characteristics of both capitalism
and socialism.
3. What is the law of supply and
demand?
an increase in supply will lower prices if not accompanied by increased
demand, and an increase in demand will raise prices unless accompanied
by increased supply
4. What is capitalism?
An economic and political system in which a country's trade and
industry are controlled by private owners for profit, rather than by the
state.
5. What are other forms of
economies worldwide?
Traditional, market, command, and mixed economies.
Now watch the Video “Made In America” by ABC News; http://youtu.be/7AlexLrZ14A-.
1. What is the definition of “Made
in America”?
Made in America means that every item that has a label is made in
America.
2. What are two Advantages of
Less money to spend, and money will be saved
buying “Made in America”
products?
3. What are two Disadvantages of
Less items that are produced, and prices might rise.
buying “Made in America”
products?
4. How many jobs will be created in 200,000
the US if a Family spends
________________?
5. List 3 local Entrepreneur’s here
in Warner Robins that you could
shop from this year.
Belk’s ,Walmart, and Kroger
American Enterprise Day – Made In America
Name: ___________________________________________ Date: _____________________
Objective: Communications/FBLA Organization and National Programs. Help your chapter adviser(s) with
activities to celebrate American Enterprise Day by creating a table tent to display in the cafeteria.
Part 2: You are to profile 2 companies that are from the list “Made in America” and answer the questions below.
Use the following websites to you select your 2 companies.
 http://madeinusaforever.com/toptenreasons.html
 ideas/story?id=17841331#.UL_Bw-TAc7k
 http://madeinusachallenge.com
 http://waywardspark.com
 http://americansworking.com
Question
Company #1
Company #2
Name
Apple
Hershey’s
Date Founded
April 1, 1976
Who founded the company?
Steve Jobs, Ronald Wayne, and Steve
Wozniak
Where are they located?
(if more that one locations, list)
Cupertino, California
What products do they sell?
(if more than one, list general ideas
items)
iPhone , computers
Chocolate
What products would you buy?
iPhone, computers
Chocolate
List 2 Interesting Facts
No Smoking near Apple computers:
it invalidates your warranty.
HERSHEY’S chocolate goes to war
Apple has more than 92,000
employees
A family friend becomes a family
member.
Based on the Research above, you are to create a table tent. The table tent should educate students on the importance of
buying products from your “Made in America” companies . Save document as: American Enterprise Table Tent
Table Tent Rubric
Possible
Points
5
Assessment/Skill Items
Headers- Must contain your name
Student
Teacher
Possible
Points
45
30
15
10
5
100
Assessment/Skill Items
Created Table Tent Correctly
Described your “Made in America” Companies.
Make the message simple and concise.
High quality graphics & design elements were used.
Contains NO spelling or grammar errors
Document Saved
TOTAL
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Student
Teacher