Final Founder's Project Post

Hi gang,

If you have any questions about the founder's project, please feel free to post here. Throughout the weekend, I will be checking it. Also, I have listed a few websites for that last minute research. The last one has some significant bias issues, but it is an interesting read. Good luck.

http://www.americanrevolution.com/
http://www.pbs.org/georgewashington/
http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/presidents/
http://ap.grolier.com/browse?type=profiles
http://odur.let.rug.nl/~usa/B/index.htm
http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/all/
http://xroads.virginia.edu/~CAP/ham/hamilton.html
http://www.pbs.org/benfranklin/
http://www.aaronburrassociation.org/

Founder's Project due 10/27

Just a reminder that the founder project will be due soon. Don't procrastinate!

Possible Essay Topics

Here are some essay topics to consider prior to the test on Thursday.

1) Considering the early history of the colonies (1607-1750), was revolution inevitable?
2) Evaluate Charles Beard's assessment of the cause of the American Revolution?
3) To what extent was British mismanagement responsible for the American Revolution?
4) Identify the three parts of the Declaration of Independence and the significance of each section.
5) Why is George Washington considered the indispensable figure of the American Revolution?
6) How did Saratoga affect the outcome of the American Revolution?
7) In what manner did Ben Franklin help American gain its independence?
8) How did the Revolution effect African Americans and women?

Founder's Project Part II

For those of you looking for some videos that would help you with the founders project, here are a few recommendations. The italicized ones can be found in the FHS library.

Liberty
John Adams
Founding Fathers
Ben Franklin (biography)
Thomas Jefferson (biography)
The American President Vol. 7 & Vol 10
George Washington: The Man Who Wouldn't be King
The Duel