Assignment: Reflection Paper
A Letter from Boston
Place yourself (same age, family situation, and relative occupation) in early 1770s Boston. You are inspired to write a letter to someone (family, friend, co-worker, etc.) outside of the area about what you have seen or heard happening with regards to the growing rift with Britain. Below are questions you must address in your letter.
Your nation is on the brink of war. What has caused this?
In your current situation, how has the foreign government impacted you, and what you are seeing evolve as the American government?
Are you hoping to see a new nation emerge, or are you hoping for reconciliation with Britain?
You are encouraged to be creative with the assignment, but make sure you are using facts from what you have read and learned to guide you. Your letter must be a minimum of one page, double spaced, and written in Times New Roman 12 point font.
Question
Is it fair to identify the actions of the Patriots or Crown (including Loyalists) as the sole reason for the eventual war? Why do you think that? Provide some examples of historical agency/contingency in your discussion.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. 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.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.