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

FOUNDERS PROJECT

Periodically, I will be posting some sources to assist you with your founders project. Here are a few books that I have found to be particularly good. If you are going to read one of them in its entirety, I would strongly recommend Founding Brothers. Don't forget that the project is due on October 20th.

John Adams by David McCullough

Founding Brothers by Joseph Ellis

Angel in a Whirlwind by Benson Bobrick

Presidential Courage by Michael Beschloss