Assignment Instructions/ Description
Prompt: Based on the themes of "remnants of the revolution," consider what was discussed in the first two lectures on the U.S. War for Independence. From the rhetoric of pamphleteers, to the incendiary actions of rioters, to the non-consumption of the Daughters of Liberty, to the writing of the colonial elites, what was the "vision" of war (what were they hoping to get people to fight for)?
There will be a total of five times throughout the semester where grades will be assigned to a two-page student reflection. These reflections will be framed within the content of the current unit, but students should also pull ideas in from other units, outside the class, current events, et al. While reflective writing may at times border on informal in tone, and most certainly aims for raw, honest thoughts, we still require cited material (2) to back your assertions. below is the text book utilized in class:
Popovic, Srdja. Blueprint for Revolution: How to use Rice Pudding, Lego Men, and Other
Non-Violent Techniques to Galvanize Communities. New York. Speigel and Grau. 2015.
ISBN: 0812995309
Prompt: Based on the themes of "remnants of the revolution," consider what was discussed in the first two lectures on the U.S. War for Independence. From the rhetoric of pamphleteers, to the incendiary actions of rioters, to the non-consumption of the Daughters of Liberty, to the writing of the colonial elites, what was the "vision" of war (what were they hoping to get people to fight for)?
Now consider the context, ideas, actors, and outcomes of Shay's Rebellion and the Whiskey Rebellion. How do these engage w/the notion of "remnants of the revolution?" Is there an incongruity between vision of the war and the enactment of its ideals? If so, why? If not, why not?
Attached are slides from the class. This is a reflection paper and so please not only provide personal insight but context from the slides and text book as well.
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