Debriefing the DBQ 2.2.4

Congratulations! You've just outlined your first DBQ essay. How did it go? In this discussion, you'll share your thoughts about the process, the challenges you faced, and any ideas you have on how you'll answer a DBQ question the next time you're faced with one.
Respond to one or more of these questions as you discuss the DBQ process with your classmates (in at least two separate postings):

• What was easy about the DBQ?
• What did you find most challenging?
• Did you come up with any tricks or shortcuts that will make writing future DBQs easier?
• Do you have any general questions (or answers) about DBQ writing?
• In general, do you think DBQs are a good tool for studying history? Why or why not?

Scoring

This discussion is worth a maximum of 15 points. You'll get 10 points for your first post. Your instructor will give you another 5 points if you post a follow-up comment or question that furthers the discussion.

The Social Impact of the Revolution 2.2.2

Often when we study war, we look at military campaigns, politics, and treaties. In this discussion, we'll take a closer look at how the American Revolution affected the lives of more than half of the people living in what was just becoming the United States. What was the impact of the Revolution on women, African Americans, and Native Americans?
In your first posting, answer one or more of these questions:

• How did the Revolution affect the social status of women?
• How did the Revolution affect African Americans?
• Do some research on your own to determine how the Revolution affected the Native Americans. Post your findings.
• Did events surrounding the military campaigns help or hinder the progress of these three groups?
• Was there anything in your reading that you found surprising, confusing, or interesting?

As you read other students' postings, respond to one or more of these questions in your follow-up posting(s):

• Choose one of the groups you didn't already write about, and read what your classmates had to say about them. Do you agree or disagree?
• Do you think any of these groups were better off as British colonists? Why or why not?

Required Reading

Before you enter the discussion, be sure to read the related pages in your textbook. If you're using Tindall and Shi, see:

8th Edition	7th Edition	6th Edition	5th Edition
Chapter 6, pages 258-266	Chapter 6, pages 239-246	Chapter 6, pages 252-259	Chapter 6, pages 276-284

Scoring

This discussion is worth a maximum of 15 points. You'll get 10 points for your first post. Your instructor will give you another 5 points if you post a follow-up comment or question that furthers the discussion.

Discussion 1.4.1

What Is Interesting? What Is Confusing?

Discussion Topic

 

Here's a chance before you take your first unit test to compare notes with the other students in your section, see what people found interesting, and help each other understand the material.
Sometimes hearing another student's question makes you aware of something you're confused about, and answering a question for another student can often clarify your understanding.
Post at least one of the following:

• Describe one event, pattern, or idea from this unit that you found interesting or surprising.
• Post a question about something that confuses you. Another student or your instructor will answer it. (Your instructor will monitor this discussion to make sure that the answers posted are accurate, but if you see an answer posted by another student that you're not sure is correct, your instructor may not have gotten to it yet. Ask your instructor about it.)
• If you're sure of what you're talking about, answer a question posted by another student. Or, if you have a similar question, add to the existing question.

Though you'll have a chance to post a question about anything that confuses you, there may not be space in this discussion to help you if you're confused about many things.

Scoring

This discussion is worth a maximum of 15 points. You'll get 10 points for your first post. Your instructor will give you another 5 points if you post a follow-up comment or question that furthers the discussion.