Choose ONE of the two prompts. Indicate which prompt you chose. (40 points)
The American Revolution can be seen as a war between the patriots and the British government. On the other hand, historian Alfred Young referred to the American Revolution as a series of multiple revolutions, indicating additional participants. Which position do you find more convincing? If you agree with Young, describe the multiple revolutions that took place. If you disagree with Young, indicate why the American Revolution did not result in overlapping revolutions.
How does Washington Crossing the Delaware (https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/11417) reflect the realities of the patriotic cause during the American Revolution? Elaborate on the military, political, multi-cultural, and gendered aspects of the painting with events that occurred between 1776 and 1783.
