Essential Question: To what extent was American society in 1776 ready for republicanism to "stand" and "survive (or even thrive)"?
Assignment: reading selection from Gordon Wood - "Republicanism" (only read THIS chapter pg. 89-109)
For each topic: (The Need for Virtue, Rising Glory of America,Equality, A New World Order) - This can be done with a partner, however, everyone should have their own copy.
1. Write heading of the topic (it may help to turn this into a question)
2. Identify the feature of republicanism being discussed
3. Identify evidence where that particular feature is present in American society
4. Identify the challenges
5. Write a summary/thesis statement of the section.
Part II: Declaration of Independence
Objective: to analyze the Declaration of Independence
Introduction: Using your textbooks, review the appropriate background on events leading to the Declaration of Independence. This is key, since we want to emphasize and look at the document in the context of the times. Think about particular events and specific people who helped create a climate for revolution among the masses before 1776. You will also need to look in the back of your book or online and find a copy of the Declaration of Independence.
Part I :The Declaration of Independence
Read the Declaration of Independence carefully and then answer the following questions from the handout in complete sentences.
Part II :A Catalog of British Offenses
Complete Part II from the same handout
Additional Questions to consider (yes - write your answers down):
1. What are the short-range and long-range effects of the Declaration of Independence?
2. Paine's Common Sense and the Declaration of Independence have both been referred to as the most potent propaganda documents in American history. Comment.
3.In what ways does the Declaration reflect the principles of classical republicanism?
4. The Declaration was designed primarily to achieve American independence, but it was much more than that. Assess its worldwide, long-range significance.
*Comment: Pick out the main points on a subject and give your opinion, reinforcing your point of view using logic and reference to relevant evidence, including any wider reading you have done.
*Assess: Weigh up to what extent something is true. Persuade the reader of your argument by citing relevant research but also remember to point out any flaws and counter-arguments as well. Conclude by stating clearly how far you are in agreement with the original proposition.
Source: http://www2.le.ac.uk/offices/ld/resources/writing/writing-resources/essay-terms
I have a few questions.
ReplyDeletePart 1, Question 1 - Do you want us to simply write "The Need for Virtue", "Equality", etc. or do you want us to write something else.
Part 1, Question 3 - Are you wanting us to identify the challenges of the feature of republicanism being discussed in that section or the challenges of that feature in the present American society?
Do you want us to answer the question for part 1 with quotations from the section, our own words, or combination of quotes and our own word?