Prompt:
The American Revolution was decades in the making; however, it did not affect all classes
equally. The British Crown enforced legislation onto the thirteen colonies that resulted in various
forms of resistance. Resistance took three forms depending on class:
1. legislative resistance by elites
2. economic resistance by merchants
3. popular protests by common colonists
Which of the following forms of resistance had the most significant effect in triggering the
American Revolution? Argue why the option you picked had the most effect in comparison to
the other two options. This is an argumentative paper! You must argue your side and include the counter argument (the other two options you did not choose)
You must include/do the following:
1. A secondary source (your textbook), you may also include lecture material.
2. You must include at least one primary source, found at the end of each chapter in your
textbook. (Chapters 4 and 5)
3. Chicago MOS* See below for specifics
4. A four-page paper, no more and no less. 12 font, Times New Roman, one-inch margins
How to be successful on this paper:
1. Adhere to the “History Big No-No” worksheet
Link below is the textbook:
