Discussion questions will be distributed in advance of each discussion. Both responses to the questions and participation will be graded. Lectures will generally be informal, although there will be several formal lectures during the semester. Questions are stronglyencouraged during the informal lectures and at the conclusion of the formal lectures. Video and other multimedia materials will be used as appropriate.
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Students are encouraged to consult with the instructor during office hours about their papers, any other matters related to the course, careers in history, or their education here at Murray State. Richard D. Brown, ed., Major Problems in the Era of the American Revolution 1760-1791, Second edition. 1-5 except pp. 12-22 Brown, pp. Elkins and McKitrick, chpts.