Please do not write an introduction paragraph for this essay, instead, begin with the content right away.
1. It is 1776, and you are an American colonist writing to a relative
in England. In 500 words, explain why the Continental Congress has just
issued the Declaration of Independence.
2. It is 1788, and you are a delegate to your state’s ratifying
convention. In 500 words, explain why you support ratification of the
new U.S. Constitution OR retention of the Articles of Confederation.
• Be sure to read the prompt carefully before you begin writing and answer all components of each essay question.
• Your essays should demonstrate what you have learned from this
week’s course materials—the assigned PowerPoint slides and lectures and
the relevant chapters in the textbook, Give Me Liberty.
• Consider the grading rubric (below) as you marshal your evidence,
organize your thoughts, make your argument, and write your essays.
Please be sure to follow these stylistic guidelines for your essays:
Write a total of 1,000 words answering the two essay questions
Submit both of your essays in a single Word file (.doc or .docx)
Double-space and left-justify the text
Use 12-point Times New Roman typeface
Set 1-inch margins all around (left and right, top and bottom)
Please do not add headers or footers of any kind
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