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Pick one of the myths of the revolution defined by Berkin.  Tell why you think people want to believe it.  Then tell what is inaccurate about the myth.  How does this change your view of the American Revolution?

• all Americans united to fight the British
• British imposed unfair taxes
• Revolution was a spontaneous reaction to years of bad treatment from the British; the British were tyrannical

Read about the Tea Party Movement on wikipedia  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tea_Party_movement or at http://www.teaparty.org or at http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2010/08/30/100830fa_fact_mayer?currentPage=all

Think about the motives of the Tea Partyers in 1773.  What were their main issues?  Are the beliefs of the Tea Party today close enough to 1773 to make the name “Tea Party” an appropriate one?  Be specific in your answer.

Read this article about Hamilton.  What do you think is most important to know about him and why?  Be sure to comment on someone else’s entry (unless you are first).  When you comment on someone else, use the edit feature right below their entry.

Reflect on this public hearing on the Constitutional Convention using the following prompts:

• • Who holds power in this government and at what level
  • Relative power of men, women, African Americans
  • Rights guaranteed to individuals
  • Which issue will lead to the most difficulty by 1850
  • be sure to comment on the comments of others – and you can do it directly under their comments by using the edit button below their comment.

6.  Wherein Lies the Greatness of George Washington?  29-34  Pick out what you think is most significant about Washington’s career in light of establishing the American identity.  Make your case.  Be sure to comment on other student’s posts.

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5.  1776 Was Unjust Taxation the Issue? 25-7 in Kezirian

Was British Colonial rule really that unfair? If your last name begins with A-H answer this

Was taxation without representation tyranny? If your last name begins with I-P answer this

Was taxation without representation un-American? If your last name begins with Q to Z answer this.

All answer: According to Kezirian, what was the Revolutiona about?  Do you agree? OR

What do you think the legacy of the American Revolution is today?  Remember to comment on previous student opinions!