8th RAP 6.4
In each pair below, select the event that came first.
8th RAP 6.4
In each pair below, select the event that came first.
1. Jay’s Treaty OR Pinckney’s Treaty
1. Jay’s Treaty OR Pinckney’s Treaty
2. Battle of Fallen Timbers OR Little Turtle’s defeat of U.S.
forces
3. Neutrality Proclamation OR Washington’s Farewell Address
4. Treaty of Greenville OR Whiskey Rebellion
2. Battle of Fallen Timbers OR Little Turtle’s defeat of U.S.
forces
3. Neutrality Proclamation OR Washington’s Farewell Address
4. Treaty of Greenville OR Whiskey Rebellion
If YOU were there …
If YOU were there …
You are a newspaper editor in Virginia in 1798. You’ve joined
Jefferson’s political party, which opposes the new president. In
fact, your paper has printed many articles that criticize him,
calling him greedy and foolish. You believe that’s your right in
a free country. But now Congress has passed a law that makes
it illegal to criticize the government. You could be arrested for
your articles!
You are a newspaper editor in Virginia in 1798. You’ve joined
Jefferson’s political party, which opposes the new president. In
fact, your paper has printed many articles that criticize him,
calling him greedy and foolish. You believe that’s your right in
a free country. But now Congress has passed a law that makes
it illegal to criticize the government. You could be arrested for
your articles!
Would you stop criticizing the government? Why or Why
not? (5 sentences)
Would you stop criticizing the government? Why or Why
not? (5 sentences)
Consider reasons to CONTINUE:
• The U.S. Constitution guarantees freedom of the press.
• In a democracy, different political views should be
debated.
• Your actions may lead to positive change.
Consider reasons to STOP:
• wrong to break the law
• fear being arrested
• fear having your newspaper office shut down
8th RAP 6.4
In each pair below, select the event that came first.
Consider reasons to CONTINUE:
• The U.S. Constitution guarantees freedom of the press.
• In a democracy, different political views should be
debated.
• Your actions may lead to positive change.
Consider reasons to STOP:
• wrong to break the law
• fear being arrested
• fear having your newspaper office shut down
8th RAP 6.4
In each pair below, select the event that came first.
1. Jay’s Treaty OR Pinckney’s Treaty
1. Jay’s Treaty OR Pinckney’s Treaty
2. Battle of Fallen Timbers OR Little Turtle’s defeat of U.S.
forces
3. Neutrality Proclamation OR Washington’s Farewell Address
4. Treaty of Greenville OR Whiskey Rebellion
2. Battle of Fallen Timbers OR Little Turtle’s defeat of U.S.
forces
3. Neutrality Proclamation OR Washington’s Farewell Address
4. Treaty of Greenville OR Whiskey Rebellion
If YOU were there …
If YOU were there …
You are a newspaper editor in Virginia in 1798. You’ve joined
Jefferson’s political party, which opposes the new president. In
fact, your paper has printed many articles that criticize him,
calling him greedy and foolish. You believe that’s your right in
a free country. But now Congress has passed a law that makes
it illegal to criticize the government. You could be arrested for
your articles!
You are a newspaper editor in Virginia in 1798. You’ve joined
Jefferson’s political party, which opposes the new president. In
fact, your paper has printed many articles that criticize him,
calling him greedy and foolish. You believe that’s your right in
a free country. But now Congress has passed a law that makes
it illegal to criticize the government. You could be arrested for
your articles!
Would you stop criticizing the government? Why or Why
not? (5 sentences)
Would you stop criticizing the government? Why or Why
not? (5 sentences)
Consider reasons to CONTINUE:
• The U.S. Constitution guarantees freedom of the press.
• In a democracy, different political views should be
debated.
• Your actions may lead to positive change.
Consider reasons to STOP:
• wrong to break the law
• fear being arrested
• fear having your newspaper office shut down
Consider reasons to CONTINUE:
• The U.S. Constitution guarantees freedom of the press.
• In a democracy, different political views should be
debated.
• Your actions may lead to positive change.
Consider reasons to STOP:
• wrong to break the law
• fear being arrested
• fear having your newspaper office shut down