Lauren’s family and friends noticed that her behavior change…

Lauren’s family and friends noticed that her behavior changed suddenly. She began to stay up late into the night, rarely sleeping. She impulsively decided to paint every room in her house and to buy all new furniture for her house. She also started drinking more and engaging in risky behavior, such as unprotected sex. Her friends noticed that when she spoke, she spoke very rapidly and quickly jumped from subject to subject. What may Lauren  be experiencing?

The year is 1786. You are a farmer and a Revolutionary War v…

The year is 1786. You are a farmer and a Revolutionary War veteran living in Massachusetts. You recently lost your farm because of your inability to pay your debts and your state’s ridiculously high taxes. Also, the government still owes you money for your service to win our country’s independence! You and several other farmers band together to protest the foreclosures by burning down courthouses.  You and your fellow farmers are most likely being led by…