Assignment
Part One
WATCH: America the Story of Us: Declaration of Independence
After reading the entire document at this web link for the National Archives tell us: What does the Declaration mean to you? What did the Declaration of Independence mean to colonial Americans? Be specific and use the document as evidence or justification for your reasoning. What did it mean to Abigail Adams (Links to an external site.)? (You must use her letter to explain!)
Part Two
After using the materials at the Issues and Controversies webpage for "Slavery and the American Revolution", please write three, well-developed paragraphs with several quotes and footnotes from the materials in response to this prompt: Did the American Revolution significantly impact the condition and status of black Americans? If "yes", explain with evidence. If "no", explain with evidence. You will be graded for the development of your argument and the use of evidence to support the claims. Start with a thesis statement.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.