Directions: Write a coherent, well-supported essay on one of the following questions.
Some historians have argued that the British victory over the French in the Seven Year’s War
inevitably led to the American Revolution a few years later. Support, modify, or refute this
contention using specific evidence.
Some historians have argued that the Declaration of Independence and the American
Revolution inspired and accelerated revolutionary movements in France. Support, modify, or
refute this contention using specific evidence.
The Constitution was an attempt to address problems that were created by the limitations of the
Articles of Confederation. Describe and analyze how the Constitution effectively improved these
challenges.
Some historians say that the emergence of political parties began with the federalists and antifederalists during the ratification of the constitution. Describe and analyze differences between these
two groups of people.