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These are the times that try men's souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of his country. But he that stands it now deserves the love and thanks of man and woman. --Thomas Paine in American Crisis |
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First term covers the study of Geography, Exploration and Colonization (Meeting of Different Worlds), and the Revolutionary period (Revolution to Republic). We will also be introduced to persuasive writing concepts emphasizing counter arguments along with basic essay structure. Our term novel will be The Light in the Forest by Conrad Richter. You will need to write a correct business letter for your Revolution to Republic packet. To access a sample business letter in block format, CLICK HERE. Web sites of interest: geography "Place the State" game: |