Grading criteria: Be clear, concise, and straightforward in your answers. Make sure to answer every aspect of the question. Use the weekly meetings, the PPTs, your textbook and all the materials and sources available on Bb as your only sources of information. No other sources are allowed. Also, please cite them (MLA or Chicago style).
Please, also watch the specific video lecture that I prepared for this assignment and that I made available with the materials for week five:
Also watch this video about how to write a thesis statement that I posted since week #1:
Answer this question:
Explain the main causes that led to the American Revolution. Please include the ideological, social, economic and political motivations that resulted in the movement for American independence. Make sure to include abundant historical facts that support your claims.
Materials of support:
The American Revolution, 1763–1783 | AP US History Study Guide from The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Videos:
George Washington. Biographics. 21:58
The Duality of Thomas Jefferson. CBS (9:32)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzZnqXvRSLE
Unearthing Sally Hemings. PBS News (9:30)
Eric Foner on the Constitution