Rebellion Papers & Assignment Topics

Essay Topics/Writing Assignments

These 20 essay questions can be used as essay questions on a test, or as stand-alone essay topics for a take-home or in-class writing assignment. Students should have a full understanding of the text in order to answer these questions. They ask for a thorough analysis of the text.

1. Explain the politics involved in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales that sets the climate for the war in 1745.

2. Explain why Brigham, a titled, wealthy and respected citizen of England, sides with the Scots in a war that gains him nothing. What about his heritage is part of his decision? What about his personal code is part of the decision?

3. What is it about the Scots that make them so different from the English? Is it just their language, customs or beliefs?

4. There are several examples of loyalty...
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