The Cost of Expansion
In preparation for the initial post, consider two (2) of the following settlements:
Southern colonies
Middle colonies
New England colonies
Then, in one (1) to two (2) paragraphs, address one (1) of the following options:
Compare and contrast two colonial settlements (Southern, Middle colonies, New England colonies).
Reflect on an influence of religion regarding two of the colonial settlements (e.g., Puritanism, Quakers, and the Anglican Church).
Reflect on an influence of government regarding two of the colonial settlements (e.g., theocratic with assembly, proprietary, royal colony with an assembly). An Initial Post discussing one of the options provided, or a topic of your choice.
In one (1) to two (2) paragraphs, address one (1) of the following options:
Describe how colonial Americans viewed disease, health, and healing. What roles did they ascribe to God and man in maintaining health and fighting disease?
Compare and reflect on two intellectual exchanges that existed between the Native practice of medicine and colonial physicians.
Reflect on one colonial policy that responded to public health crises of your choice, such as syphilis, smallpox, yellow fever, influenza, diphtheria, typhoid fever, malaria, and dysentery.
Use two scholarly sources for your Initial Post. All material within the course room can be cited and referenced as needed.
From the American Revolution to US Constitution
In preparation for the initial post, consider two (2) of the leading causes of the American Revolution:
The Proclamation Act of 1763
The Navigation Acts
The Stamp Act
The Declaratory Act
The Townshend Act
The Boston Massacre
The Coercive Acts
Then, in one (1) to two (2) paragraphs, address one (1) of the following:
Analyze the cause and effect of two acts passed by the British Parliament on British North America. Which of your two selections from the list above do you consider the most significant and why?
Examine and explain the significance of the Declaration of Independence to the development of the American Revolution.
In preparation for the initial post, consider two (2) issues of the Articles of Confederation and describe the main problems that the United States faced under the Federation government.
Then, in one (1) to two (2) paragraphs, address one (1) of the following:
Analyze two major debates by which the Constitution was created in the summer of 1787.
Discuss the ratification process of the Constitution of 1787.
How did ratification lead to the formation of America’s first two political parties, the Federalists and Anti-Federalists?
What were the major differences between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists, and who were the best-known members of each party?
An Initial Post discussing one of the options provided, or a topic of your choice.
Use two scholarly sources for your Initial Post. All material within the course room can be cited and referenced as needed.