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 Briefly describe ONE major difference between Nashâs and Maierâs historical interpretations of the origins of the American Revolution.
Briefly explain how ONE specific historical event or development from the period 1754â1800 that is not explicitly mentioned in the excerpts could be used to support Nashâs argument.
Briefly explain how ONE specific historical event or development from the period 1754â1800 that is not explicitly mentioned in the excerpts could be used to support Maierâs argument.
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The response to (a) did not earn a point because it is does not adequately describe the arguments of Nash and Maier. It merely lists the idea that Maier believed the Revolution emerged from old ideas, and Nash believed the Revolution was based on new ideas.
The response to (b) earned 1 point by providing evidence that the Boston Tea Party was a specific event that demonstrated the colonistsâ rebellion against Great Britainâs taxation, which supports Nashâs argument. The response to
(c) did not earn a point because the Boston Massacre does not support Maierâs argument that the Revolution originated from earlier revolutionary thought.