Option #1: Reasons for Revolt: The Revolutionary American Colonial Perspective on the British Monarchy (paper)The British King and bureaucracy (the Crown) thought the colonists were acting like spoiled children. The colonists thought the British were overbearing, taxing unfairly, and ignoring their grievances. For this assignment, take the perspective of American colonists and write a paper explaining why the British colonies in North America revolted against the Crown.
Below are some of the items to consider:
The colonial relationship to the British before/after the French and Indian WarThe acts passed by the British governmentThe grievances stated in the Declaration of IndependenceThe events that escalated the division between the Crown and the colonists.Directions:
Write a two-page paper (not including the required References page) that is formatted according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements. (Links to an external site.)Your paper should include at least four paragraphs with an introduction, a body with at least three fully developed paragraphs, and a conclusion. The essay should contain a fully developed and supported thesis statement.Include a minimum of two academic sources (journal articles, books, etc.) other than the textbook.
Possible helpful text:Fleming, T. (2010). Dolley Madison saves the day. Smithsonian, 40(12), 50-56.Gutzman, K. R. C. (2012). Thomas Jefferson's federalism, 1774-1825. Modern age, 53(3), 74-80.
Graves, D. E. (2012). Who won the war of 1812? (cover story). Canada's History, 92(6), 20-26.Schama, S. (2011). The founding fathers, Unzipped. Newsweek, 158(1/2), 4.