AP US Government and Politics

How much will the average American shopper spend on holiday shopping this year?

1. How accurate was your prediction?

2. Are you surprised?

3. What story does the chart tell?

4. Is this good news?

5. Do you think you will spend more or less than the average on holiday shopping?

6. What does this chart tell us about American consumption?

7. What do you think per capita holiday spending would be in a poor country like Haiti?

8. Kiva is a great way to give to people who need the most.

9. Why do you think US holiday spending is trending up?

10. Where do you think spending will be by 2025?

11. What is a consequence of Americans spending so much per person on holiday shopping?

12. If someone could spend all of their $835 on you and you alone what would you want them to get you?

13. If every shopper in the US spent pooled their $835 and we spent all that money on one very positive thing what would the money be best spent on?

14. My brother gets mad when people say "Happy Holidays," instead of "Merry Christmas." In the comments section express your opinion on this cultural conflict:

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It is better to give than to receive. Spend your $835 on me. Send any gift cards to 213 Gloria Avenue Winston-Salem, NC 27127

Happy Holidays!

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