Propaganda--Week 7

Which had the greater effect on revolutionary America--Thomas Jefferson’s Declaration of Independence or Thomas Paine’s pamphlet “Common Sense?”  Explain.

Road to Revolution -- Week 6

Was the American Revolution inevitable? Could the colonies have gradually and peacefully developed independence within the British Commonwealth, as Canada later did, rather than engaging in a violent revolt? Why?

French & Indian War -- Week 5

Should the French & Indian War be considered one of the major causes of the American Revolution? Why or why not?

Witches -- Week 4

What aspects of the Salem Witch Trials can we see in present day society? Give at least one fully developed example.