A) Choose ONE of the events listed below to represent the emergence of an American identity. Explain your choice, and provide at least ONE piece of evidence to support your explanation.
• The end of the French and Indian War in 1763
• The ratification of the US Constitution in 1788
• The end of the War of 1812 in 1814
B) Contrast your choice with ONE of the other options, demonstrating why that option is not as good as your choice.

My choice would be The ratification of the US Constitution in 1788.

Explanation:

a. With the ratification of Constitution process of creation of independent United States was brought to the end. The independence they fought for and that was proclaimed in 1783 was with document legalized. The American identity was being shaped.

b. First option is not correct as after the French and Indian War colonies were still part of the British Empire. The ties with the country were still strong, although British authorities started pulling a lot of bad choices.