1. Where does the term “real estate” come from? Break down both words, “real,” and “estate.
2. United States real estate law is based on which older legal systems for property. Provide some historical evidence, and explain WHY the U.S. system comes from these systems.
3. How can you know who owns a property? How can you trust someone’s claim on a property? Be sure to use the key legal terminology involved, and explain what it all means so an 8th grader could understand it.
4. Provide a link to a news topic related to native american land rights from before 2020 (pre-covid). Summarize the article, and provide your own unique insights and ideas on both the historical and current issues related to native americans and the americans being their land.
