As american colonists questioned british rule, public discussion focused on topics such as colonial independence and individual rights. in turn, literature from the american revolutionary period often reflected important political and social themes, including national independence, personal liberty, and individualism. in your opinion, how does the literature of this period influence future generations of american literature? where have you seen traces of these themes and how were they presented in the other literature you read?

Why did john browns raid impact the national issue of slavery?

Based on new mexico's transition from territory to statehood, which conclusions is best supported? a) hispanic's had litte interest in being part of the united states b) white americans distrusted those who were not like them c) native americans did not have voting rights in the united states d) president william h. taft was a native of new mexico

Choose one civil war topic from the list below. research your topic using the library and the internet. then, write a report of at least four hundred words. topics: a major civil war battle civil war munitions and uniforms the emancipation proclamation the gettysburg address note! when writing a research paper, it is important to cite your source or sources. for example, anytime you use a direct quote from the source in your writing, you should follow it with the author's last name, the year of the publication, and the page number where the specific quotation is located in parentheses. for example: the author states, "lincoln was an american hero." (jones, 1999, p. 298). you will also need to include a works cited section at the end of your paper, providing the information about the source you used. generally, when you are writing for a social science course (like this course), you will use a citation format designed by the american psychological association (apa). use this brief apa style guide to you format your citations.