US History Essay Assignment
I. What was the impact of early European exploration and colonization on the Americas? Be sure to address both the positives and negatives of this time period.
II. Briefly compare and contrast the Enlightenment and the Great Awakening in British America. How did the ideals of the Enlightenment and the Great Awakening create a revolutionary mindset within the population of British America?
III. Why did the British government end its policy of "salutary neglect" towards its American colonies and why did those colonies react so strongly to the end of salutary neglect? If either side had backed down before 1774, could the revolution had been prevented?
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.
Textbook: THE AMERICAN YAWP- A Massively Collaborative Open U.S. History.