You will pick one of the following options to construct a thesis driven essay of a length of 4 pages

US History to 1877
 US History to 1877
You will pick one of the following options to construct a thesis driven essay of a length of 4 pages. Textual citations are essential as you will need to quote your sources, both the text and the primary articles, to earn high marks on this assignment. You will use MLA/APA citation. A work cited page is not essential. You may not use any sources for this paper outside of what has been provided.
Option One: Explain and evaluate early colonial practices of settlement and government. What early examples of democracy were there in the British territories of America and how did the formation of charter and proprietor colonies arguably exemplify political independence from England? Examine how such examples impacted Native Americans, slaves, and women during this time frame.
Option Two: Analyze America's road to revolution. How did the foundation of enlightened principles contribute to the poltical ideology of the Sons of Liberty and the Second Continental Congress? What fundamental constittuional rights grew out of the colonies' protest against taxation without representation? You will need to use a thorough investigation of both the text, primary articles, and audio/visual aids to drive your paper.