Independence Day and the American Revolution. Boston was a vital part of the social, economic, and political foundation of the British colonies and served as the center of trade and commerce. The passing of The Intolerable Acts by British Parliament to regulate trade was met with opposition from merchants and the colonies and prompted protests, revolts, riots, and acts of rebellion in Boston that eventually led to the outbreak of the Revolutionary War. Jordan welcomes Peter Drummey, Chief Historian and Stephen T. Riley Librarian with the Massachusetts Historical Society, to discuss the United States War of Independence.
American History 101. The teaching of America’s past in the U.S. varies upon interpretations of its history and recommendations as to what students should learn, how they should learn it, and when. Numerous public polls indicate that most cannot answer questions based on elementary facts of American history. Is our great nation’s history being taught effectively for today’s generation? Joining Jordan to discuss is Natalie Wexler, education writer and author of The Knowledge Gap: The Hidden Cause of America’s Broken Education System—And How to Fix It.
The USCIS Civics Test. The USCIS Naturalization Test is comprised of two components, an English and civics test. The civics portion is an oral test requiring you to answer questions about American government and history. You must answer 6 of the 10 questions correctly to pass, and although you can certainly study and memorize facts, you must be up to date on recent elections and political appointments. What happened at the Constitutional Convention? What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803? What is the supreme law of the land? Can you answer these questions? Jordan gauges your knowledge with civics questions from the naturalization test tonight!
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