Discussion Post: Bonds of Empire
How much equality, liberty, and self-government existed in the American colonies in the period 1700-1750? Back up your assessment with as many specific facts as possible.
Discuss the racial and ethnic makeup and the social class structure of mid-eighteenth century America.
Historians have long debated the impact of Britain's mercantilist economic policy on the colonies. Explain the mercantilist economic theory and show how Parliament incorporated it into the navigation system.
In the second quarter of the eighteenth century, no American more fully embodied the Enlightenment spirit than Benjamin Franklin. Discuss Franklin's life, beliefs, career, and achievements, and explain how they embodied the Enlightenment spirit.
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.