Response to colonial resistance prompt

After completing our discussion about colonial dissent today, it's important that you focus on the initial do now question from two days ago: to what extent did social class and geography affect one's feelings towards Britain during the 1760's/70's?  If you were to add gender to that question, what would you say?  Post two comments, one a good solid answer to the question, and a second that is in response to your classmates.

Colonial Resistance

After our initial discussion in class, as well as your readings in the textbook, how has your viewpoint changed, if at all, about the issue of colonial grievances against the British?  Post two comments, the first sharing how your viewpoint before class compared to it after, and the second a response to your classmates.  Feel free to post more than two comments if necessary.

Last of the Mohicans open blog

During the course of the next two nights, post at least three comments in regards to the film Last of the Mohicans.  While a fictional tale, the film nevertheless offers a somewhat accurate portrayal of the period you are learning about.  In your posts, explain how the film addresses any of the issues that we've either discussed in class or you've read in the textbook, namely the military and relationship ones.  Be specific in your examples.  As always, be sure to comment on your classmates' observations.

Short Essay topic

I apologize for not giving this to you during your class... here is your short essay assignment: In one page or less, prove how British mercantilist interests played a role both during and after the French and Indian War.  Give at least two supporting examples that support your thesis.

The French & indian war response

The French and Indian war set up a lot of issues that effected the future directly. One of the most infuential issue involving the military was when general Pitt sent the entire British Army to fight in the American theater of the war. This move won England the war, but it also put England in massive debt, and resulted in the deaths of many soilders. The Debt King George III gained, about 75 million pounds at least, caused him to force the colonies to send even more common materials to England for them to make money, and most importantly creating the Tea Act. George III's new laws to make money really started to make the colonists dislike the english monarchy and push them towards the Revolutionary war.

French and Indian War

For this assignment, post two comments about the following question.  Your first comment will be your answer to the question, and the second will be in response to your classmates. 

After our initial discussion in class, what military, financial, and relationship issues that arose during the French and Indian War affected future events the most?  Choose one answer for each of the categories listed in the question.  In choosing your answer, be sure to include valid points that support your stance. 

Discussion questions for pp. 162-172

Answer the following questions as you read the section:

1. How did the English Parliament affect the economic development of the colonies?

2. What initiated most of the conflicts that arose in the interior portions of North America?

3. Why did early British efforts to gain portions of the frontier fail?

4. How did the British war effort before William Pitt's tenure as British secretary of state compare afterwards?

5. What finally turned the tide of battle in the British's favor?

6. Agree/disagree: the removal of the French from North America only emboldened Great Britain to tighten their grip on the colonies.

7. In what ways did the war affect how the colonists and British viewed each other?

8. While Pitt's decisions enabled Britain to win the French and Indian War, did they account for long term consquences? How/how not?

Welcome!

Welcome to an interactive way to discuss what you learn in US History I.  This blog will serve as a forum for continuing class discussions, feedback, and other noteworthy items.  Enjoy!