Full question:
Imagine that you are doing library research in Boston and come across a letter written by a soldier at Fort Detroit to his mother around the time of the Seven Years’ War. Unfortunately, the ink is fading and the handwriting is difficult to read.
Use the dropdown menus to complete the letter.
May 10, 1763
Dearest Mother,I am writing to you in a grave state indeed. I do not wish to upset you, but I have been injured in battle and fear I may not find the strength to recover. The fighting has been fierce these last few days here at Fort Detroit. The Indians have been attacking relentlessly, led, they tell me, by an Ottawa chief named. They have thoroughly rejected our way of life, although it is vastly superior and more comfortable than theirs, and they now follow the traditionalist values of the prophet they call. To be honest, I am frightened. I hear the fighting is bad throughout Indian Country of the Appalachian Mountains.Be safe. Thinking of you brings me great comfort and I will endeavor to be strong.
Your loving son,
Thomas
September 1, 1764
Dear Sir,Regrettably, I have been unable to perform the necessary actions to fulfill my duties as a law enforcement officer here in Staunton. Despite the King’s proclamation, more and more people are passing through this way and across the on their way into in the Ohio Valley. They are mighty angrythere, and many good people come back injured or carrying their dead. As we previously discussed, Staunton needs additional to assist with enforcement. Without delivery of that help, I am afraid I must resign my position of sheriff, effective immediately.
Sincerely,
Louis P. Buchanan
September 1, 1764
Dearest Sister,I hope that life continues to be pleasant and quiet for you and Mother in Boston. It is hard to believe it has been nearly a year since they signed the Treaty of and the fighting. I am making my way across western Pennsylvania now and will soon cross the Appalachian Mountains to seek my fortunes in the unsettled land there. There are horrible stories of men returning home injured from attacks in that area, but I am confident I will subdue them with the gun father gave me before he passed and the prayers of you and our good mother. I will write again as soon as I am able. Pray forme, Rebecca.
Yours always,
Benjamin
Answer:
May 10, 1763
Dearest Mother,I am writing to you in a grave state indeed. I do not wish to upset you, but I have been injured in battle and fear I may not find the strength to recover. The fighting has been fierce these last few days here at Fort Detroit. The Indians have been attacking relentlessly, led, they tell me, by an Ottawa chief named. They have thoroughly rejected our way of life, although it is vastly superior and more comfortable than theirs, and they now follow the traditionalist values of the prophet they call. To be honest, I am frightened. I hear the fighting is bad throughout Indian Country of the Appalachian Mountains.Be safe. Thinking of you brings me great comfort and I will endeavor to be strong.
Your loving son,
Thomas
Explanation:
The first answer satisfies exactly what the soldier's letter may look like. First it is addressed to his mother as opposed to the other options. Second it captures the "features" of the Seven years war. The Seven Years' War, also known as the French and Indian War, was one that started in 1756 emanating from the war between French and colonists which merged into a European conflict involving France, Austria, and Russia against Prussia and Britain.
