The Revolutionary War didn't start suddenly. It took years for the colonies to get to the point of open war with Britain. Write a three paragraph essay discussing how the American colonies came to declare their independence from Great Britain. A good place to start is the end of the French and Indian War. The Declaration of Independence is a good ending point. You should include events, British laws and policies, and American reactions to those laws and policies. Organize your thoughts by thinking about these questions. What happened at the end of the French and Indian War that made the colonists angry? What were some of the laws passed by Parliament during this time period? What happened at the First and Second Continental Congresses? Now that your thoughts are organized, write your essay.

What is a brief and often humorous statement of truth or opinion, such as "a watched pot never boils"

Karen often finds that tasks come up unexpectedly during her day, and she has trouble figuring out how to rearrange her schedule because she changes it daily.  what should karen do to prevent these unexpected tasks from disrupting her day

Which word best describes the author's tone in this excerpt from "that spot" by jack london? i don’t think much of stephen mackaye any more, though i used to swear by him. i know that in those days i loved him more than my own brother. if ever i meet stephen mackaye again, i shall not be responsible for my actions. it passes beyond me that a man with whom i shared food and blanket, and with whom i mushed over the chilcoot trail, should turn out the way he did. i always sized steve up as a square man, a kindly comrade, without an iota of anything vindictive or malicious in his nature. i shall never trust my judgment in men again. why, i nursed that man through typhoid fever; we starved together on the headwaters of the stewart; and he saved my life on the little salmon. and now, after the years we were together, all i can say of stephen mackaye is that he is the meanest man i ever knew. a. excited b. ironic c. indignant d. playful