There is nothing more common than to confound the terms of the American Revolution with those of the late American war. The American war is over: but this is far from being the case with the American Revolution. On the contrary, nothing but the first act of the great drama is closed. It remains yet to establish and perfect our new forms of government; and to prepare the principles, morals, and manners of our citizens, for these forms of government, after they are established and brought to perfection." Benjamin Rush, signer of the Declaration of Independence and delegate to the Continental Congress, January 1787 Using the excerpt, respond to parts a, b, and c

a. Briefly describe the historical situation in which the excerpt was produced

b. Briefly explain how ONE specific event or development in the period between 1754 and 1775 led to the historical change suggested by the author

c. Briefly explain how ONE specific historical event or development from the period between 1776 and 1800 could be used to support Rush's interpretation .