Writing Prompt # 2: The American Revolution
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Multiple Perspectives on the Battle of Bunker Hill The British soldiers arrived in Boston in 1767. Not only did they police the citizens of Boston, they held part time jobs and mingled with local population. By the time fighting broke out in 1775, the British redcoats knew the American men that they were about to face off against. This writing prompt concerns a father and son. The father is a British red-coat, a soldier who arrived in Boston in 1767. He soon married an American colonist and adopted a young boy. During the 8 years between his arrival and the battle of Lexington and Concord, the father and son have distanced themselves from one another. He has stayed loyal to his regiment, Army and King. The son has become friends with many of the rebels involved in the Sons of Liberty and their unrelenting quest to defend colonial rights against the British. The British and Americans prepare for the first major battle of the American Revolution located on two small hills overlooking Boston. The battle of Bunker Hill will not only American versus British, but father against son. If you are writing from the perspective of the British father, please include the following in any order:
Writing Prompt # 2 The American Revolution Multiple Perspectives on the battle of Bunker Hill The British soldiers arrived in Boston in 1767. Not only did they police the citizens of Boston, they held part time jobs and mingled with local population. By the time fighting broke out in 1775, the British redcoats knew the American men that they were about to face off against. This writing prompt concerns a father and son. The father is a British red-coat, a soldier who arrived in Boston in 1767. He soon married an American colonist and adopted a young boy. During the 8 years between his arrival and the battle of Lexington and Concord, the father and son have distanced themselves from one another. He has stayed loyal to his regiment, Army and King. The son has become friends with many of the rebels involved in the sons of Liberty and their unrelenting quest to defend colonial rights against the British. The British and Americans prepare for the first major battle of the American Revolution located on two small hills overlooking Boston. The battle of Bunker Hill will not only American versus British, but father against son. If you are writing from the perspective of the American son, please include the following in any order:
Directory: cms -> lib010 -> PA01916442 -> Centricity -> Domain -> 1568 Domain -> What if the Secret to Success Is Failure? By Paul tough Domain -> Soc ∙ Ms. Wiley ∙ Culture Resources & Analysis, d name Domain -> Edge fall Quarter 2003 Domain -> Key Concept 1 Britain’s victory over France in the imperial struggle for North America led to new conflicts among the British government, the North American colonists, and American Indians, culminating in the creation of a new nation Domain -> Actively read both secondary sources and respond to corresponding prompts Domain -> Advanced Placement European History Domain -> Authorities black power movement Domain -> At the turn of the century, the United States pursued a more vigorous and aggressive foreign policy than it had in the past, securing the country a place as a new world power. During this period, U. S Domain -> Mrs. Keyes Name American History Date I am An American! 1568 -> The Art Archive/National Archives Download 11.31 Kb. Share with your friends:
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