Bernard Bailyn, Ideological Origins of the American Revolution rev. You will be expected to construct a rational argument, assembling facts into a coherent thesis. Material on examinations will be drawn from the required readings, class lectures, and discussions. Further information regarding examination content will be discussed in class. For those of you who are ambitious, yes, you may turn in both before either deadline.
Attendance is mandatory.
Failure to attend class will result in a substantial lowering of your grade. For every unexcused absence over three, your final grade will drop two points. A note from the dean or prior approval given by the professor. Answer the questions as if a person with no knowledge of the subject will be reading it. The instructor cannot assume that you have learned something that does not appear in your answer.