Reference no: EM133312121
Reading Material Reference:
Oates, Stephen B, and Charles J Errico. Portrait of America. Volume 1, to 1877. Belmont, Calif., Wadsworth; Andover, 2010 (Chapter 6, pp. 72-86 & Chapter 7, pp. 87-99)
Research the issues which concerned the British and Colonists between 1763.
Writing from the perspective of a member of the Virginia House of Burgesses, compose a well-written answer addressing the following:
What issues were the most concerning during the years 1763 to 1774?
What grievances do most have toward the others? (Remember that colonists disagreed with each other as much as they disputed with England)
How should the colonies be governed?
What is most peoples opinion of the policies of Grenville, Townshend, & North?
How do most view the various groups of colonists? the British?
Present your position clearly, as if you were participating in a debate.
ROLE PLAY:
You are a member of the Virginia House of Burgesses during the years 1763-1774. Discuss your feelings and views concerning the relations of the colonies, especially Virginia, to Britain.
Which policies of Britain were of the most concerning? Why?
How do you view representation?
What is most concerning of the role of Britain to her colonies?