History
Write an essay completing the four steps below. Make sure your essay is based exclusively on studying the assigned lectures on Blackboard in the “American Founding” folder. Do not consult the internet or other sources.
1) Write a couple of paragraphs about people in the 13 colonies. Be sure to explain
the differences among the people in the 13 colonies. How were they different from each other?
the commonalities among the people in the 13 colonies. What did they share in common?
whether the people in the 13 colonies were one people in 1776.
Base your discussion entirely on the lectures “One People” and “A Deeper Understanding.”
2) Write a couple of paragraphs discussing the Grievances in the Declaration of Independence. But sure to explain
what the Grievances are
the purpose of the Grievances. Why were the Grievances in the Declaration?
Grievance #10. Explain in your own words what Grievance #10 says and how it seeks to achieve the purpose of the Grievances.
the role of the French in achieving the purpose of the Grievances
Base your discussion entirely on the lectures “An Aspirational Story” and “An Aspirational Story cont.”
3) Write a couple of paragraphs discussing slavery and the Declaration of Independence. Be sure to explain
the practice of slavery in human history – where and when slavery was practiced
what slaves thought about the American Revolution – provide evidence for your discussion
the long-term hope of the Declaration – what that long-term hope is and where it is expressed
Base your discussion entirely on the lectures “An Aspirational Story cont.” and “Preamble & Constitution.”
4) Write a couple of paragraphs discussing why the American Revolution was a pivotal event. Be sure to explain
how the Revolution established a new standard in human history
how the idea natural rights relate to Americans being a national people
what a natural right is – define what a natural right is and give two examples
how consent and private property are both in the Constitution
how consent and private property are both in the Bill of Rights
Base your discussion entirely on the lecture “Preamble & Constitution.”
