Image Explorations

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Examine the photo of the South Carolina mansion. Describe the architecture of the mansion in detail. What does the architecture of the mansion indicate about the lifestyles of its residents? Why would the planters who lived in the mansion support the war for independence?

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How does the photo of Commodore Barry in Independence Square suggest about the connection between naval warfare and the victory of the United States in the war for independence? How might the navy have supported the military campaigns on land?

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Referring to the chapter's opening document and the photo of the South Carolina mansion, how did fighting in the war for independence affect the beliefs of some southerners on the institution of slavery? How might the plan of John Laurens to enlist slaves in the Continental Army have impacted on the planter lifestyle?

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