Discussion Post: American Revolution Articles Analysis
Most of you have studied the American Revolution in elementary, middle, and high school, and maybe even college. However, many subjects about the Revolution are not studied widely. Should they be? Does more knowledge make you more or less patriotic (love the U.S.) or have no effect?
Task
Read TWO of the articles below, one each on a topic you haven't studied much but think is important.
o Summarize the key points from the two articles, identifying each article with author and title as you begin.
o Discuss why this information isn't better known and why it should be better known. Explain.
o Discuss whether this information would make people more or less patriotic (or have no effect). Explain.
The response should include a reference list. Using double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.