Amsco ch. 4

French and Indian War:

In 1754, the French and Indian War, also called the "Seven Years' War," began when American colonists clashed with French soldiers in a region of the Ohio valley claimed by the French, the colonists, and the local Indians.

Discuss the immdiate impact of this war, including both short-term and long-term results.

Amsco ch. 3

As colonies continued to grow in population and size, changes were also taking place in society. The diversity of new settlers, a shift in focus brought about by the Great Awakening and other events led to a much more "American" society.

To what extent did each of the following contribute to a more democratic colonial society:
a)the Great Awakening
b)the Zenger case
c)immigration

Amsco ch. 2

The early colonists developed various forms of self-government. By the time of the Revolution, distinctly American ideas about what a government should do for its people led to an experiment in democracy. This would leave one to believe that those early forms of self-government were also democratic in nature. To what extent do you see evidence of democracy in the colonies? Focus your attention on the following colonies:

Plymouth

Massachusetts

Virginia

Amsco Ch. 1

Compare and contrast the early English settlements in Virginia with those of

the Spanish in other parts of the New World. Address the following points:

· The characteristics of the settlers

· The colonists' relationship with, and the characteristics of, local Native

American tribes

· The characteristics of the colonies' economies

Instructions for writing an Amsco response

For more information on writing essays see pages xix-xxviii and pages 16-17 in your AMSCO book. Your answer should include the following parts: · A thesis statement: a full sentence that clearly states your main argument and directly responds to the essay question. · Topic sentences: a full sentence for each body paragraph that clearly states the argument for that paragraph. · Supporting evidence: three to six phrases or facts that support the topic sentence of each body paragraph. (These would be bold face words in a regular history book. People, events, places, etc.) · For this exercise, no conclusion is necessary. I am not giving you a number of words or specific length. However, I expect the question to be answered as completely as possible. This is practice for the real thing so make the most of it!!