n this task, you will write an editorial from the perspective of a Loyalist or a Patriot. Your editorial will refer to one of the primary sources you reviewed in this activity. Imagine you are living in Boston in 1770. Write a brief letter to the editor of the newspaper about how the Boston Massacre affected you. Write from the point of view of either a Loyalist or a Patriot. The editorial should express concern over the seriousness of the Boston Massacre. Use the information from the primary sources you reviewed in this activity and the information you learned in this unit to help you write the editorial. Use the following questions to help you write your editorial: What was happening at that time in history? What main idea do you want to express? What is the best way for you to express your message? Who is your audience? Why are you writing the letter? What feeling, tone, or mood do you think would help you convince your audience?

In a sense we’ve come to our nation’s capital to cash a check. when the architects of our republic wrote the magnificent words of the constitution and the declaration of independence, they were signing a promissory note to which every american was to fall heir. this note was a promise that all men—yes, black men as well as white men—would be guaranteed the unalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. it is obvious today that america has defaulted on this promissory note insofar as her citizens of color are concerned. instead of honoring this sacred obligation, america has given the negro people a bad check, a check that has come back marked “insufficient funds.” but we refuse to believe that the bank of justice is bankrupt. we refuse to believe that there are insufficient funds in the great vaults of opportunity of this nation. and so we’ve come to cash this check, a check that will give us upon demand the riches of freedom and security of justice. in this section of the speech, analyze martin luther king’s connection between a defaulted promissory note and the lack of freedom experienced by african americans. which option offers the best analysis? question 3 options: a.mlk creates this analogy to communicate that america has enough freedom for all, but it needs to live up to its promises. b. mlk makes the analogy that america has run out of freedom. not everyone deserves to have it. c.mlk communicates that america should equally distribute funds to all citizens. everyone deserves equal access to the government’s money. d.mlk demonstrates that america is improving in equality and should keep the forward momentum.

The us economy received all of the following benefits as a result of technological advancements during industrialization except a. increased production b. reduced costs of consumer goods c. increased farm employment d. the invention of new products

Which of the following are characteristics of soft money? i. donations from individuals and interest group pacs ii. unregulated by the federal election commission iii. goes directly to a political candidate iv. can be used for advertising or other campaign expenses a. i, ii, iii, and iv b. i and ii only c. i, iii, and iv only d. ii, iii, and iv only\