Short essay of around 300-400 words. Notice that this question have no real “right or wrong” answers per se. Instead, you need to react to the question, using factual material from the textbook and any other relevant sources obtainable. Try to be specific but succinct in your essays.
It is imperative that you not simply “copy” from your sources. Use your own thoughts and wording, but if you do quote or paraphrase, you must provide specific citations (page numbers, Websites, etc.). There must also be a full reference list at the end of the essays, of all sources used in the examination just like in our written papers.
The question covers the historical period from colonial times to the 1780s. Your answer needs to show a familiarity with the main events, personalities, and trends of these years. Always check for factual accuracy and correct historical context. Try to avoid writing about an event or an individual that might be “out of place” for the time or topic you are discussing. When using the textbook, all of the relevant material you need might not always be in the same place. You may have to pick examples from more than one page or even chapter. The Index in the back of the book might be helpful.

This is the book my class uses just encase you wanted to know.
The American People: Creating a Nation and Society,
Vol. I, by Nash, Jeffrey, Frederick, Davis. Winkler,
Mires, and Pestana