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Printing and the American
Revolution, 1776-1783
John Adams: ‘The
Revolution was effected before the war commenced. The
Revolution was in the hearts and minds of the people.’
Communication: Printed essays, letters,
pamphlets, newspapers
Information
Networks: Committees
of Correspondence, organized by Samuel Adams and the Sons of
Amendment I (Ratified 1791)
Congress shall make no law
respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise
thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of
the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress
of grievances.
War and Truth Paper Summary
Due: Jan. 23, start of class
1,000-1,250 words, attachments
Required
-- Conduct, explain and discuss interview with someone
who lived through a previous war (soldier or civilian). Establish a war event
he or she found important, and how she or he learned of it.
-- Locate, describe and discuss original news coverage of this war event.
-- Analyze and compare memories with news coverage to
explore truths about war and communication.
--Attach: Grading form. Interview
summary, notes or transcript. Citations.