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:Superb points, addressing both the practical causes and the philosophical bases for the support of independence.

:Superb points, addressing both the practical causes and the philosophical bases for the support of independence.

'''''6. What was the significance--and the outcome--of the French and Indian War? Should it have a different name?'''''

'''''6. What was the significance—and the outcome—of the French and Indian War? Should it have a different name?'''''

The significance of this war was that is left England with a large amount of territory in America.

The significance of this war was that is left England with a large amount of territory in America.

'''''5. Explain and discuss the Great Awakening, and its effect in uniting the colonies.'''''

'''''5. Explain and discuss the Great Awakening, and its effect in uniting the colonies.'''''

The Great Awakening was the beginning of a huge spiritual revival in America. It was lead by Jonathan Edwards and George Whitefield, two famous preachers who went around the colonies giving fiery sermons. The Great Awakening unified the colonies in terms of beliefs, customs and practices. It causes the colonies to come together as one because there was only one message being preached--the message of the Gospel--and that message united them in spirit.  

The Great Awakening was the beginning of a huge spiritual revival in America. It was lead by Jonathan Edwards and George Whitefield, two famous preachers who went around the colonies giving fiery sermons. The Great Awakening unified the colonies in terms of beliefs, customs and practices. It causes the colonies to come together as one because there was only one message being preached—the message of the Gospel—and that message united them in spirit.  

:Good again, but mention the time period or put this in the context of other events in colonial America.

:Good again, but mention the time period or put this in the context of other events in colonial America.

'''''H2. Pick out any mystery of your choice prior to or during this period and suggest an explanation for it: What happened to the lost colony?'''''

'''''H2. Pick out any mystery of your choice prior to or during this period and suggest an explanation for it: What happened to the lost colony?'''''

There are two strong possible answers for this mystery: Either the Indians in that area massacred the colonists, leaving no trace--or--An epidemic of some disease (such as malaria or typhoid fever) wiped out the entire community. We will never really know for sure and it might always remain a mystery.  

There are two strong possible answers for this mystery: Either the Indians in that area massacred the colonists, leaving no trace—or--An epidemic of some disease (such as malaria or typhoid fever) wiped out the entire community. We will never really know for sure and it might always remain a mystery.  

:Good answer.  It's amazing how many students picked the "Lost Colony" as a mystery to discuss!

:Good answer.  It's amazing how many students picked the "Lost Colony" as a mystery to discuss!

'''''H5. Discuss any of the debate or discussion topics from the lecture: Does the legal system or the Puritans--or neither-- deserve blame for the Salem Witch Trials?'''''

'''''H5. Discuss any of the debate or discussion topics from the lecture: Does the legal system or the Puritans—or neither—deserve blame for the Salem Witch Trials?'''''

I believe the legal system is to blame. Although the Puritans had the right to try those who confessed to be witches, they did not go about it the right way. There was too much testimony and too little evidence. Their legal system was not based on concrete rules and regulations seeking to protect the defendant. In fact, there were no rules at all! They were not coming from the position of protecting the accused until proven guilty--they made rash judgements based on inaccurate testimony.

I believe the legal system is to blame. Although the Puritans had the right to try those who confessed to be witches, they did not go about it the right way. There was too much testimony and too little evidence. Their legal system was not based on concrete rules and regulations seeking to protect the defendant. In fact, there were no rules at all! They were not coming from the position of protecting the accused until proven guilty—they made rash judgements based on inaccurate testimony.

:Excellent point about the inadequacy of the legal rules in the Salem Witch Trials.  But it's overstating the problem to say that there were no rules at all.  There were lots of rules, but they were too flawed to protect against false accusations.  (Minus 1).

:Excellent point about the inadequacy of the legal rules in the Salem Witch Trials.  But it's overstating the problem to say that there were no rules at all.  There were lots of rules, but they were too flawed to protect against false accusations.  (Minus 1).