Screenshot 2024-09-21 205022.png DIRECTIONS (READ EACH BUL…
Screenshot 2024-09-21 205022.png DIRECTIONS (READ EACH BULLET POINT CAREFULLY BEFORE TYPING YOUR RESPONSE: Choose one of the prompts below Write a 5-8 paragraph essay (700-1000 words) that addresses the key points and questions raised in the prompt. Be sure to support your arguments with specific examples and quotes from the assigned chapters, citing the relevant chapter and section numbers, secondary source or youtube title in parentheses that follow the information, quote, reference you are citing. Only reference content within the Blackboard course. Your essay must have a minimum of two references from at least three different chapter sections (for a total of six references). Write in complete paragraphs. Each “key point” should be a separate paragraph. Papers typing in one block paragraph will earn a zero for the organization portion of the grading rubric Be sure your response only references the assigned content and your response is in your own words. DO NOT UPLOAD YOUR RESPONSE. YOUR RESPONSE MUST BE TYPED WITHIN THE PROVIDED TEXT BOX WITHIN ONE SETTING. ANYONE SUBMITTING A DOCUMENT TO THE EXAM WILL RECEIVE A ZERO FOR THIS ASSSIGNMENT. You must complete this exam in one setting by typing it within the provided text box. __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Prompt 1: The Evolution of Slavery in British North America The institution of slavery played a central role in the development of British North America, shaping the economy, social structures, and political landscape of the colonies. Drawing upon specific examples from Chapters 2 and 3, analyze how slavery evolved over time and varied across different regions. Consider the following: Economic factors: How did the cultivation of cash crops like tobacco and rice influence the demand for enslaved labor? (Chapter 2, Section II) Legal foundations: How did laws and slave codes define the status of enslaved people and their relationship with white colonists? (Chapter 2, Section II; Chapter 3, Section II) Regional variations: Compare and contrast the systems of slavery in the Chesapeake region and South Carolina/Georgia. How did factors like crop production and demographics contribute to these differences? (Chapter 2, Section II) Resistance and cultural autonomy: How did enslaved people resist their bondage and maintain their cultural traditions? Discuss specific examples of resistance, such as the Stono Rebellion. (Chapter 2, Section II; Chapter 3, Section II) The Middle Passage: Describe the horrific conditions of the Middle Passage and its impact on enslaved people and African societies. (Chapter 3, Section II) Prompt 2: Conflict and Resistance in Colonial America The history of colonial America is marked by a series of conflicts and rebellions, involving various groups and competing interests. Drawing upon specific examples from Chapters 3 and 5, analyze the causes and consequences of these conflicts, considering the following: Native American resistance: Discuss the motivations behind Native American resistance to colonial expansion, such as the Pequot War and King Philip’s War. How did these conflicts shape the relationship between colonists and Native Americans? (Chapter 3, Section V) Social and political tensions: Analyze the causes of internal conflicts within colonial society, such as Bacon’s Rebellion and the Salem Witch Trials. How did these events reflect social and political tensions in the colonies? (Chapter 3, Section V) Resistance to British rule: Examine the growing resistance to British policies and authority in the mid-18th century, including events like the Stamp Act Congress and boycotts of British goods. What were the main grievances that fueled this resistance? (Chapter 5, Conclusion) The role of ideas: How did Enlightenment philosophy and ideas about individual rights and self-governance contribute to the growing resistance to British rule? (Chapter 5, Conclusion) Prompt 3: Religion and Society in Colonial America Religion played a significant role in shaping the social, cultural, and political landscape of colonial America. Drawing upon specific examples from Chapters 3 and 4, analyze the diverse religious landscape of the colonies and the impact of religion on colonial society. Consider the following: Religious diversity: Discuss the various religious groups present in the colonies, including Puritans, Quakers, Anglicans, and Catholics. How did religious differences shape colonial societies and contribute to both cooperation and conflict? (Chapter 3, Section IV) The Great Awakening: Analyze the causes and consequences of the Great Awakening, a religious revival that swept through the colonies in the mid-18th century. How did this movement impact religious practices, social norms, and political thought? (Chapter 4, Section IV) Religion and politics: How did religious beliefs influence colonists’ views on government and their relationship with the British Crown? Consider the role of religious leaders in promoting or challenging British authority. (Chapter 3, Section III; Chapter 4, Section IV) Religious freedom: Discuss the development of religious tolerance and freedom in some colonies, such as Rhode Island and Pennsylvania. How did these colonies differ from those with established churches, and what were the implications for religious diversity in British North America? (Chapter 3, Section IV)