Midterm- challenges that faced the people of the (primarily) British colonies in North America as they struggled to define themselves
Prompt:
Nation-building is complicated business, and the United States broke new ground in establishing an independent democratic republic back in the later 18th century.
Using our primary source readings and specific historical examples, explain the various challenges that faced the people of the (primarily) British colonies in North America as they struggled to define themselves, considered independence, declared and fought for independence from Great Britain, and then set about creating a set of national civic institutions and processes to match their evolving civic values.
Address native people and people of color, as well as European emigres of multiple nationalities, to the Americas. You can use non-English colonies as examples, but remember that you are going to be focusing the majority of your discussion on the primary source documents assigned.
Use at LEAST four primary source readings in your answer (the textbook doesn’t count as a primary source). Remember to significantly analyze these sources in your own words.
