Assignment 1: Discussion

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choose two questions from the list below and respond—be sure to identify which numbers you’re responding to and to devote at least two paragraphs to each question’s response. Submit your response to the Discussion Area. Then start reviewing and responding to your classmates as early in the week as possible.

Question 1:

How did Thomas Jefferson vision the American republic? In what ways did Hamilton oppose this vision? Who eventually succeeded and how?

Question 2:

Define the term Revolution then decide whether or not the American Revolution was a genuine revolution? Why or why not? Add examples and information from the readings.

Question 3:

Investigate the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution in terms of government and power. Was the Constitution truly revolutionary and unique from Britain’s colonial rule? Explore whether you think the Constitution was establishing a new, unique leadership, or whether it just served to disassociate with Britain, without changing the nature of government.

Question 4:

Examine the Revolutionary War. What forces accounted for its success? What was needed to defeat the British and how did the British really lose this war?

Question 5:

http://www.nps.gov/jame/historyculture/bacons-rebellion.htm

After reading the article on Nathanial Bacon, describe the causes for the uprising. Explore Bacon’s attitude. What were the possible consequences if Bacon had not died? Did the rebellion show a difference between the classes in the Colonies and their defiance of government?

Respond to both questions as thoroughly as possible, making sure to use information from the readings and the lectures. All responses should be in complete sentence form, using proper spelling and grammar.

By the end of the week, please comment substantively on two or more classmates’ assignments. Responding substantively to any questions left to you by the instructor in his or her feedback will count as one of your two required participation responses. Leave comments that raise salient points and stimulate discussion. Focus on the topic and its historical context. Be respectful, helpful, clear, and concise. Always utilize constructive language, even in criticism, to work toward the goal of further learning.