U.S. History to 1877: “It is 1587. You are Sir John Strangeways, an English gentlemen whose fortunes and estate have recently fallen on hard times. You hope to improve your personal and economic situation by convincing Queen Elizaabeth 1 to support your efforts to plant a colony in the New World. Using your persuasion, convince her why she should back your coloniztion project. Be as specific and comprehensive as possible in your plea for help, as she will be more likely to support your efforts, and the better your grade will be. Answer should be typed and in essay format. Creativity, clear prose, good grammar, and clarity of thouhgt will count in your favor.”
