U.S. History Discussion

History 130-910: U.S. History to 1877

Summer Session I: June 4-July 7, 2018

DISCUSSION FORUM #3: THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

Our learning objective for this week's Discussion is to better understand the historical debates

surrounding the origins, character, and outcomes of the American Revolution.

Post to Discussion Forum #3 in response to the following questions (there is no right or wrong

answer; just be sure to use evidence to support your response).

Lasting from 1775 to 1783, the American war for independence was lengthy by the

standards of its day and in relation to all other wars fought by the United States (only the

contemporary wars on terrorism have been longer for America). The American

Revolution was as divisive and caused as much damage as the Civil War—neighbors

killed one another and confiscated or destroyed property; people within the same families

took different sides in the war. Describe why the war was so divisive, then weigh the

costs and benefits of the American Revolution. How “revolutionary” was it, in your

view?

This week we will be conducting Discussion Forum #3 in separate groups. As was the case last

week, you will be required to respond to the prompt before you can see anyone else’s post.

Your initial post to Discussion #2 is due on or before Thursday, June 21, before midnight.

Your second post—in response to others in the class—is due on or before

Saturday, June 23, before midnight.

History gives us a lot to talk about.