Was the American Revolution justified?

After watching the School House Rock video, consider the following critical analysis questions:

  1. Who is missing from this video?
  2. How is King George portrayed?
  3. How are the colonists portrayed?
  4. What is the apparent purpose of the taxes?
  5. How is the characterization of the U.S. President contrasted with the King of England?


What questions do you have?

How is the interpretation of the colonial resistance different from this one? HINT: add up the amount of money raised by the taxes on the colonists and compare that to the amount of money the "Peace Force" cost the British.


How Illinois Will Reopen Amid Coronavirus: First Parks, Then Salons, Then Restaurants

Until then, large gatherings are canceled and most people are required to wear face coverings when unable to social distance, Pritzker said. Schools could reopen if a region is in Stage 4 by this fall, but they’ll have “strict” guidelines from the Illinois Department of Public Health.

“It brings me no joy to say this, but based on what the experts tell us and everything we know about this virus and how easily it spreads in a crowd, large conventions, festivals and other major events” are canceled until Phase 5, Pritzker said.

But there will be progress and, with that, the lifting of restrictions in the months ahead: Phase 3 is the next step for Illinois, when workplaces such as barbershops and offices will reopen.

https://blockclubchicago.org/2020/05/05/reopen-illinois-plan-jb-pritzker-five-phase-restore-illinois/?mc_cid=89d17ce3b7&mc_eid=4fc1365c20