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Root Causes of Conflict in Early America: An Analysis of Settlers and Natives

Explore the conflicts between settlers and natives in early America to construct a thesis on their root causes. Utilize primary sources and historical, literary, and art references in a 4-5 page paper following MLA formatting.

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Root Causes of Conflict in Early America: An Analysis of Settlers and Natives

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  1. Q1QP Introduction • Over the course of the first quarter, we have explored the literature, history, and art of colonial and revolutionary America. Now it is time for you to synthesize what you have learned by developing a specific, interesting, and arguable thesis by analyzing primary sources in a 4- to 5-page paper. Please choose ONE of the prompts below to respond to.

  2. THREE PROMPTS 1. Identify a conflict that occurred in early America—whether between settler and native, between colonist and crown, between the races, the religions or the sexes—and develop a thesis about the root cause of that conflict. 2. How did different interpretations of a single concept or value impact early America? (e.g. spirituality, civilization, authority, etc). 3. What characteristics of early American communities laid the foundation for the American Revolution?

  3. PROMPT 1- Essentials 1. Identify a conflict that occurred in early America—whether between settler and native, between colonist and crown, between the races, the religions or the sexes—and develop a thesis about the root cause of that conflict.

  4. PROMPT 2 – Essentials 2. How did different interpretations of a single concept or value impact early America? (e.g. spirituality, civilization, authority, etc).

  5. PROMPT 3 - Essentials 3. What characteristics of early American communities laid the foundation for the American Revolution?

  6. General Requirements • 4-5 PAGES • SOURCES: • 1 Literature Source • 1 History Sources • 1 Art Source • Primary Sources • FROM CLASS! • Follow MLA formatting • Works Cited Page and In-text citations • Keep Organized (get a folder)

  7. Due Dates and Extended Time • Due Dates are Firm • Hard Copies and tii.com • If you get behind… it is hard to catch up • When you’re out – keep yourself on track with this project • If you get extended time – you must show progress on the due date

  8. ANY QUESTIONS? • Conference with us if you would like • Dobson: 1, 6, 8 • Keeler: 1, 5, 8

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