Historical Analysis Activity created by Rebecca Richardson, Allen High School using the 2012 College Board Advanced Placement United States history framework.
HISTORICAL ANALYSIS – Causation – The War for Independence Prompt:
To what extent did Britain’s new imperial policy following the French and Indian War create political, economic, and social conflict, resulting in the War for Independence?
Explain three (or more) specific ways the British transitioned
from salutary neglect to a new, imperial policy in order to
reassert control over its colonies following the French and
Indian War.
Explain how New Imperial Policy created political conflict.
What other forces created political conflict?
Explain how New Imperial Policy created social conflict–.
What other forces impacted social conflict?
Explain how New Imperial Policy created economic conflict.
What other forces impacted economic conflict?
Extension: On a separate sheet of paper, write your introductory paragraph. Consult your writing guidelines if you do not remember the thesis formula.
Remember… when asked to assess EXTENT you must take a stand in your thesis. Looking at your notes above, did the new imperial policy create the conflicts that led to war to a LARGE or SMALL EXTENT?
Make sure you include this analysis in your thesis!
