Two of Howard Zinn's assertions in the chapter "Half a Revolution" are summarized below.  Do you agree with Zinn?  Disagree?  Why?  To what extent do you believe these assertions about the American Revolution are valid?

Choose ONE of the claims below from Zinn and tell us what you think! 
  In a 250 word MINIMUM blog post, please share your opinion on  ONE of Zinn's claims below about the American Revolution using SFI and evidence from the Zinn text or the Choices unit to support your opinion.  Post your blog as a COMMENT!   


1.  The Revolutionary War was a "war of independence" from colonial domination, a "civil war" between the various forces within American society, and a "world war" fought both in North America and on the European continent

2.  The unequal political, social, economic and ideological structure of American society remained intact after the Revolutionary War.  
 
 
See the page on  US Independence & Constitution for more "Main Points" in Zinn...


Two of Howard Zinn's assertions in the chapter "Tyranny is Tyranny" are summarized below.  Do you agree with Zinn?  Disagree?  Why?  To what extent do you believe these assertions about the American Revolution and causes for revolt?


  In a 250 word MINIMUM blog post, please share your opinion on Zinn's claims below about the American Revolution using SFI and evidence from the Zinn text or the Choices unit to support your opinion.  Post your blog as a COMMENT! 


1.  Tyranny and oppression were tools used by both the colonial and British elite against the ordinary American colonists.

2.  By 1776, upper class colonial politicians realized that they could mobilize the lower class energy that had previously been directed against them and redirect such anger at the British Crown. 

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