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USA History practice: CE2021
This thread is created to practice past questions of USA history papers.
Members/aspirants can post outlines of questions here for reviews or they can post questions to be attempted by fellow members. |
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Q: The American Revolution was the child of Enlightenment, comment.
1.Introduction 2. brief overview of enlightenment 3. Hallmarks of enlightenment in the colonies: i. Raised colonists' consciousness4. Comment 5. Conclusion. Reviews! |
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And yes, i have also included examples which you mentioned. In fact, i highlighted "Manifestation of the Enlightenment in the revolution" (i.e., The declaration, Thomas Paine "common sense" and etc...) heading in my rough attempt. Though, could not add-up here in the outline. You opted USA History? i think you had Indo-Pak. |
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1.Introduction “Revolution was in the hearts and minds of people” 2. American Revolution was birth of enlightenment New England Confederation: 1st experiment by colonies to be united against a common foe Age of Enlightenment in Europe and its impacts on Americans Oppressive attitude of the British government and a series of mercantile taxes encouraged them towards self-government and resistance: “No more taxes until self-representation” Letters of Samuel Adams Albany Congress of 1756 and Jefferson’s idea of the union Religious and cultural enlightenment: revival of Puritanism and Protestantism in the 18th century America Thomas Paine’s Common Sense enlightened Americans about their status War of 1763 with France and its role in enlightening Americans 3. Critical Analysis 4. Conclusion Dear Dream, your answer seems up to the question. But, in my opinion, what you have written is impact of different developments that had been taking place then. I think you should add some developments that enlightened the Americans. You can criticize my opinion. Please, also analyse my attempt to the question. |
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Therefore, my arguments in the outline are based on the facts that it awoke Americans about the British atrocities (i.e., mercantilism, political hegemony, etc...) so they rejected their rule and demanded independence. Further, enlightenment highlighted purpose of govt. to the Americans (as defined by Locke, Hobbes and others) so they knew govt. exist for them not the opposite, as in their case with the British empire. Such acknowledgements were seen in their slogans like "no taxation without representation," Thomas Paine's Common Sense and Declaration of Independence. Hence, it can be argued that American revolution was child of the Enlightenment. Now, coming to your answer your arguments are good but seems bit disordered. Follow a (chronological) sequence of thought. "Age of Enlightenment in Europe and its impacts on Americans" this is breaking a flow of the answer. Rephrase/change placement. And, i cannot comprehend how, as mentioned in your answer, "revival of Puritanism and Protestantism in the 18th century America" correlate to the arguments, because it is the age when people were becoming reluctant toward religion. "War of 1763 with France and its role in enlightening Americans" this feels ambiguous, rephrasing would be appealing. P.S. (Sometimes, i run out of questions) You can post questions so active members can post outlines. Regular exercise would add charm to our ideas and ensure success. |
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Besides, i will try my best to be regular on this thread. Let me post a question, which has been repeated now and then. Please members, come up with your ideas. Thanks. Q. Since the Declaration of Independence, the Westward expansion was a story of annexations, concession and purchases. Discuss. |
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Dear Dream, if you know answer to these questions, please post outline.
Discuss the trends and causes leading to the expansion of federal government’s power in the U.S. What are the sources of Revenues and Funds of government in the U.S.? Is it true to say that the Americans pay taxes for civic facilities? Compare the Lockean philosophy with the American Political thought. What is the variance between the Treaties of Paris in 1763 and 1783? Elaborate their significant effect on the US. |
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I will give you generalized concept, soon. Let me come to my senses. |
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