Welcome to Mr. Cass' Blog

Hello Sophomores,

This is my blog on inequality.  The only way I can access your blogs is if you COMMENT on this post by following the directions below:

1. Log in to your sau17.net account:

2. Make some predictions:

• Of the 400 richest Americans, how many to do you think will be White?  Black?  Female?  Hispanic?

•  What rank do you think will the richest non-white person will be?  Richest woman?  Black?  Asian?

3. Look at the Forbes list of the 400 richest Americans:  http://www.forbes.com/forbes-400/list/

4. Write your response as a COMMENT* on this post.  Here are some suggestions for you can write about:

• What surprised you?  What didn't?
• How did your predictions compare to the actual list?
•  Look at the cover to this magazine above -- is it a fair portrayal of the 400 richest Americans?  Why or why not?

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 *If you're having trouble leaving a comment, scroll DOWN a bit.  Find the comment button, click it, write your comment and press PUBLISH.  Be sure to verify your comment if you are prompted, or it won't actually post.

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