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Generalization Exercise

For each of the following groups, write out one clear, concise, direct sentence which clearly expresses
the change over time that the factual information listed could support (the equivalent of a topic
sentence). For one bit of specific factual information, write one clear, concise, direct sentence which
provides interpretive commentary (shows HOW and WHY the information supports the topic sentence).

Group 1

Stamp Act Intolerable Acts


Proclamation of 1763 Admiralty Courts
Writes of Assistance New York Suspending Act

Topic sentence

Interpretive commentary

Group 2

Egalitarianism Republican Motherhood


Manumission Primogeniture
Disestablishment Enfranchisement

Topic sentence

Interpretive commentary
Group 3

Boston Massacre
Non-consumption Agreements
Sons of Liberty
Boston Tea Party
Suffolk Resolves
Lexington and Concord

Topic sentence

Interpretive Commentary

Group 4

Land Ordinance of 1785


Treaty of Paris of 1783
United States of America
Township system
Confederal system
Transitional phase

Topic sentence

Interpretive commentary
Group 5

Division of powers
Bill of Rights
Checks and Balances
State Constitutions
Federal system
Separation of powers

Topic sentence

Interpretive commentary

Group 6

Confederal system
Power to tax
Right of Deposit
Continentals
Northwest Forts
Interstate trade wars

Topic sentence

Interpretive commentary

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