How does Lepore explain how English colonists in both Virginia and New England justified owning slaves and taking Indian’s lands? What do you think about
these justifications?
An essay is centered around a THESIS, or main idea, which should be what you think is the main focus of the
question, or your interpretation. The thesis should be stated in the Introduction; the Body of your essay should
include supporting information from Lepore and other pertinent sources (lectures); the Conclusion should
restate the main idea, and your final comments. Use parenthetical citations to cite sources and page #s:
(Lepore, p. 52), e.g.
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