What is an American?

Wow, great discussion yesterday!  We really are impressed by your participation and interest in the class thus far.  Your involvement truly makes the class more interesting for us all!

Today's Agenda:

• Colonial America/Revolution Review Chart
• Crevecoeur essay and discussion:
• What is an American?
• Are there uniquely American qualities?

Assignment:
"The Lit Brick"

• Read the following pages:
• 462-463 "Who Reads an American book?"
• 466-467 "Incomparable Materials"
• 472-475  "Impending Crisis"
• Complete worksheet, if needed