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Persuasive Paragraph

Persuasive Paragraph. Use pages294 to 297. Chapter 8: Launching a new nation. Opening Activity. BY YOURSELF read the subsection titled The French Revolution on pages 295 and 296. What two conflicts is this subsection talking about?. Persuasive paragraph.

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Persuasive Paragraph

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  1. Persuasive Paragraph Use pages294 to 297 Chapter 8: Launching a new nation

  2. Opening Activity • BY YOURSELF read the subsection titled The French Revolution on pages 295 and 296. • What two conflicts is this subsection talking about?

  3. Persuasive paragraph • You are an official trying to persuade President Adams to do one of the following: • Remain neutral in the conflict between Great Britain and France. OR • Fight for either the British or the French against the other.

  4. Remember… • The Republicans want us to help the French • The French helped us in our revolution • The French did not have a monarchy • British officers are kidnapping our sailors (impressment) • Federalists want us to help the British • 75% of American exports go to Britain • 90% of imports are coming from Britain • French ships are attacking American ships

  5. However…. • Some people want the US to remain Neutral • Would not add to the already large debt • Would not put any American lives at risk • Could still trade with Great Britain WWWD???? (What would Washington do?)

  6. Requirements • Letter format (2 points • At least 5 sentences (2 points) • Your stance stated in the 1st sentence (2 points) • 2supporting facts for why Adams should do what you advise (2 points each) • 1 direct quote from the book (2 points) • 1 closing sentence on how the decision will affect the country (2 points) (14 points total)

  7. Quote • Make sure your quote is noted by parentheses and highlighted. • “Most Americans at first supported the French Revolutionaries”.

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