Media and information literacy are essential 21st century skills in order to be an informed citizen. These are also skills that when applied in a historical context, help us become better historians. In this discussion, we will analyze perspective, language, and bias in 18th century newspapers with a critical lens to learn how news was consumed in Colonial America with a focus on news after the Boston Tea Party.

Presentation format: Lecture (45 mins)  and Q&A (15 mins)

Michele Gabrielson, M.Ed
The Revolutionary Classroom

Michele is a professional historian and public school educator with 17 years experience of teaching early American History.  As a living historian and reenactor of the American Revolution, I offer any presentation to be delivered in historically accurate, hand sewn and documented 18th century clothing made by hand.

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