The Revolutionary War didn't start suddenly. It took years for the colonies to get to the point of open war with Britain. Write a three paragraph essay discussing how the American colonies came to declare their independence from Great Britain. A good place to start is the end of the French and Indian War. The Declaration of Independence is a good ending point. You should include events, British laws and policies, and American reactions to those laws and policies. Organize your thoughts by thinking about these questions. What happened at the end of the French and Indian War that made the colonists angry? What were some of the laws passed by Parliament during this time period? What happened at the First and Second Continental Congresses? Now that your thoughts are organized, write your essay.

1.which of the following is an example of a secondary source? a. a biography of stephen king b. an interview with stephen king c. a novel by stephen king d. stephen king's letters to his editor 2.why should academic writers use the third-person point of view for a research paper? a. when using it, you can easily switch to a different point of view. b. it keeps your writing simple. c. it limits your credibility. d. it allows you to be more objective in your writing. 3.the author of a source may be considered reliable if he or she a. includes opposing views. b. omits information that doesn't fit his or her opinion. c. bends facts to make a point. d. summarizes facts without attribution or citation. 4 which of the following should you take into consideration when determining if an author is biased? a. your age as a reader b. the descriptive and connotative language used in the writing c. your existing personal biases d. the intended audience for the essay