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COLORADO

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COLORADO

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  1. 4 1 COLORADO 5 3 2

  2. 1. HISTORY- The Rocky Mountains have long been connected to Colorado history from Native Americans to early explorers and present-day settlements.CULTURE- Early settlers “tamed” the West by settling in vast and remote areas to try their hand at ranching and farming.ECONOMICS - Ranching, agriculture as well as mining have long been part of Colorado’s economic growth.4. ISSUES & CHALLENGES – Mining and petroleum exploration has brought serious concerns about the ways in which is harvested. Fracking is newer technology that has raised eyebrows in many communities within Colorado.CURRENT EVENTS – As of January 1, 2014, it is legal for people 21 years of age and older to purchase/possess (1 oz.) of marijuana in Colorado. The tax from these purchases are intended to benefit public education. Although legal their are concerns over its potential social ill effects.Source: "6 Biggest Problems With Marijuana Legalization - According to Pot Supporters." PolicyMic. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 Jan. 2014.

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