Sunday, September 20, 2015

Politics and Government Homework - Due Mon, Sept 21

1 - Prepare a primary source analysis for the missing section of the Declaration of Independence. 

2 - Read Who Built America pgs 253 - 257 (up to slavery)

a) Discuss the economic problems following the revolution. What are shortages? How did the British contribute to shortages after the War's end? 

b) What actions did Congress take to deal with shortages?

c) What actions did common people take to remedy their economic hardships? Would you consider those actions radical? Explain.

d) How did Philadelphians react to increases in the price of bread?  

e) Identify: Adam Smith 

f) Discuss Shays' Rebellion. What caused it and how was it resolved? Was it justified? Explain. 

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