Causes and Conflict: Seeking Separation

"The Shot Heard Round the World" at the Battles of Lexington and Concord is often cited as the spark that ignited the American Revolution. However, many significant events and actions occurred in the years leading up to this moment. The task you have is to explain which of the many events we've discssed this unit had the largest impact.

For your essay, you'll need to investigate and argue for what you believe was the single most impactful event leading to the American Revolution. Your essay should go beyond simply naming an event. You need to explain why it was so crucial and how it directly contributed to the colonists' decision to declare independence.

Your response must:

• Identify one specific event, law, or action that you believe was the most impactful.
• Provide a detailed explanation as to what this event, law, or action did
• Explain the immediate and long-term consequences of this event with evidence. (How did it change the colonists' relationship with Great Britain)
• Explain how this event was a direct consequence of Great Britain's efforts to collect debt from the French and Indian War.