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7th grade Social Studies discussion.

Thursday, May 03, 2007

Period 5 Thought Question: Elaine, Tricia, and Jessica

Why do you suppose the Italians remained attached to the sea instead of the land? Explain.

20 Comments:

Blogger Jules Tamangan said...

because they didnt want their country to be influenced by newer civilizations

7:49 AM, May 04, 2007  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

The Italians remained close to the sea instead of the land because they probably felt more confidened, and had better skills in the ocean

7:51 AM, May 04, 2007  
Blogger Kevin said...

I think that the Itialians were attached to the sea because there basicly a trading civilization they were farmers but mostly traders because they were in the right place for trading in the center.

7:52 AM, May 04, 2007  
Blogger glenn warner said...

so they could escape if some1 @ttacked them!

7:52 AM, May 04, 2007  
Blogger ryan said...

they probably felt more confidened, and had better skills in the ocean they also had a better advantage

7:53 AM, May 04, 2007  
Blogger austino said...

Because they didnt want their country to be influenced by newer civilizations. They liked the old ways.

7:55 AM, May 04, 2007  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

i THiNK THAT THEY LiKED iT BY THE WATER BECAUSE THEY KNEW BETTER OCEAN SKiLLS. i THiNK THEY FELT MORE COMFERTABLE THEiR.

7:55 AM, May 04, 2007  
Blogger Rachel Simon said...

they stayed near the sea because they were settled in the trading prime. the mediterranean was the center of trading, and they were right in the middle of it! also, they couldn't trade on land because the alps were in the way.

7:55 AM, May 04, 2007  
Blogger allisongie said...

The Italians were attached to the sea because they were at an ideal location, right in the middle of the Mediterranean, for trading. They could trade with Asia, Europe, and Africa. Italy's only land connection was cut off by the Alps.

8:00 AM, May 04, 2007  
Blogger melissa k said...

The italian people probally wanted to be near the sea because they had really good skills at the sea and they could trade easily. The sea was the trading center, it would be easier to trade if you lived near there.

8:42 AM, May 04, 2007  
Blogger sam shekman said...

becuase they were probaly good with woodworking and made ships to expolring land and maybe they discovered riches from other countries and started to become pirates.

8:48 AM, May 04, 2007  
Blogger vinny said...

the italians remained attached to the sea because they were skilled in the sea and trade also they can make a living that way

8:53 AM, May 04, 2007  
Blogger Joe Stein said...

It's probably because the sea provided the most interaction and sequentially cultural diffusion with other civilizations. Remember, the mountains north of Italy blocked trade and contact with other civilizations on land.

10:41 AM, May 04, 2007  
Blogger ray said...

I think that they stayed close to the land because they were mostly traders and farmers

10:42 AM, May 04, 2007  
Blogger Elaine said...

I believe that the Italians remained attached to the sea since it was a easier way to travel. By land, they might not get there faster. Plus, if you were planning on traveling a larger distance, it would take more time to travel over land than on sea.

10:42 AM, May 04, 2007  
Blogger Rashmi Pashankar said...

I think the Italians were attached to the sea beacause they were right by the sea and maybe they felt better with the fishing skills than farming skills. They could also trade easier right beside the sea.

10:44 AM, May 04, 2007  
Blogger nina said...

The Italians remained close to the sea instead of the land because they were located in the center of the Mediterrean Sea and had 3 other countires surrouding them. If they traded with land it would be silly and alot harder. They were in the ideal place so of course they remained close to the water, and since they were surrounded by it!

10:46 AM, May 04, 2007  
Blogger Avery Chen said...

The sea could provide many things like food or transportation. The could trade and have a fishing economy.

10:47 AM, May 04, 2007  
Blogger jessica mal said...

because they could trade easyer by sea and they could travle on the sea.

10:47 AM, May 04, 2007  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I think the Italians remained close to the sea becuase they had better water skills and thats where most trade was.

10:57 AM, May 04, 2007  

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