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The Hunger Games Or Panem: A Future America?
If I lived in the world of The Hunger Games, also known as Panem, I wouldn't do very well. But let's not start there.
Panem is a future America, the remains of a brutal war that broke out years ago. The war supposively ripped the entire country apart, humanity nearly wiped out.
It is said that the few people who remained alive created the wealthy Capitol, and 12 other "Districts".
Districts are like States, but much larger. While some Districts are richer and more populated than others, they are all controlled by the often-ruthless Capitol.
Now, the people who live in the Districts must struggle for survival in a new, cold, post-apocalyptic world.
So, let's begin.
I, just like a lot of people in modern-day America, especially kids my age,

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