This assignment requires the identification and explanation of four terms related to American history, followed by an argumentative essay on the ways in which the new nation reflected colonial beginnings and how it was changed after the American Revolution in terms of self-governance,

You are responsible for 4 identification short answers. I expect you to, in a short paragraph of 100-150 words, accomplish the following: (1) identify the term, (2) define how it relates to the period, and (3) explain the significance of the term in learning the broader scope of American history.
1. Columbian Exchange
2. Iroquois
3. Jamestown
4. Middle Passage
5. Bacon’s Rebellion
6. Proclamation of 1763
7. Declaration of Independence
8. Battle of Saratoga
Historians use primary sources to construct historical arguments. For your essay, you will need to use a variety of sources, including primary, that we have utilized in class to craft an argumentative essay. Use as much evidence and be as specific as you can to type a 500-700 word essay responding to the prompt below using ONLY course material.
• The American Revolution marked the moment colonists began identifying as “American,” though the foundation had been laid in the early colonial period. In an argumentative essay, answer the following question about this historical statement: In what ways did the new nation reflect colonial beginnings, and in what ways were they changed after the revolution? To answer this prompt, discuss the following aspects: (1) self-governance, (2) economic system, (3) social hierarchies, and (4) foreign policy.