APUSH Unit 2 Essay Possibilities
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Despite the view of some historians that the conflict between Great Britain and its thirteen North American colonies was economic in origin, in fact the American Revolution had its roots in politics and other areas of American life." Support, modify or refute this interpretation, providing specific evidence to justify your answer.
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The most important factor that led to the American Revolution was propaganda, while the second most important factor was the unjust taxing set upon the colonies. Although the taxes were unjust, worry of money was not a factor in the separation of Britain and the Colonies.
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Evaluate the extent to which the Seven Years' War(French and Indian War, 1754-1763) marked a turning point in American relations with Great Britain, analyzing what changed and what stayed the same from the period before the war to the period after it. (2015 Exam). (Periodization)
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The French and Indian War was a huge turning point in the relationship between Britain and the American colonies. The war created changes involving economics and increasing anti-British sentiment., but the colonies continued to stay loyal to the British.
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Evaluate the extent to which the American Revolution changed the political, economic, and social aspects of American society from 1775 to 1800
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The Revolution had a big impact on American politics and economics , but did not change the positions of women and slaves.
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Analyze the ways in which political, economic and diplomatic crises of the 1780s shaped the provisions of the US Constitution (Causation)
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While the Articles of Confederation created a weak federal government, poor revenue system, and no foreign policy, the Constitution established fixes to those crises.
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Which document, the Articles of Confederation or the federal Constitution better represented the ideals of the American Revolution? (Comparison)
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The Articles of Confederation better represented the ideal of freedom from oppressive government. But the Constitution better created a democratic government with balanced powers.
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Evaluate the relative importance of domestic and foreign affairs in shaping American politics in the 1790s (Causation)
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While domestic policies initially separated the two factions, ultimately, foreign policy with the French Revolution more hardened the shaping of American politics in the 1790s.
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Settlers in the 18th century backcountry sometimes resorted to violent protest to express their grievances. Compare and contrast the causes and significance of TWO of the following. March of the Paxton Boys, Regulator Movement, Shay's Rebellion, Whiskey Rebellion.(Comparison)
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The causes of the Shay's and Whiskey Rebellions were very similar, but the significance was very different.
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Analyze the impact of the American Revolution on both slavery and the status of women in the period from 1763-1800
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After the American Revolution, slavery was still common in the South, but the North became more opposed to it and the roles of women didn't change.
