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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 Liberty (Boston).


 

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.