In response to the essay prompt below, make sure to provide a clear, central argument/thesis and use substantial support from the readings and lecture
videos in the form of specific examples and detail. You must provide a clear sense of the context and offer meaningful insights into the historical topic at
hand, as well as how it fits within the larger trajectory of the American past. Your response should have an introduction and conclusion, as well as body
paragraphs that clearly tie any information back to your main point.
Essay Prompt:
In a formal essay, explain the major forces and events within colonial American life that led to the American Revolution. Your response must include a clear
demonstration of both the long-term trends (within North American British colonial society) that led to a desire for Independence AND the short-term causes
and practical disputes that led directly into the war.
*You will want to utilize information from Chapters 3 through Chapter 5 but, it may be useful to go beyond these chapters depending on your approach.
Your Essay Must Include (in addition to the criteria laid out on the exam instructions):
A demonstrated understanding of the key developments and events (economic, cultural, social, and intellectual) that led to Revolution
Your essay should be free from major grammatical and spelling errors and have a coherent structure that is easy to follow (this should represent polished work)
Link to textbook:
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