1. Boxing remains a popular sport in the United States. What is its history and who are some of the notable figures who have achieved fame in this field?

Shadow Boxer 363 2. Television sportscaster Howard Cosell was known as a boxing commentator, but toward the end of his career he spoke out against boxing as a sport.

How did he come to oppose to this sport? Is it a safe activity? Weigh the risks and benefits of professional boxing.

3. George and Monty are always looking for ways to earn extra money. Are contemporary child labor laws beneficial to young people? Compare first-person accounts of young workers from the nineteenth- and twenty-first centuries.

4. Chaz is a member of the Big Brothers and Sisters organization. What is the history of this group? What other organizations provide mentoring or companionship for young people?

5. Fred and...