Briefly explain how ONE specific historical event, development, or circumstance in the period 1776–1800 that is not directly mentioned in the excerpts could be used to support Beard’s interpretation.

look at the explanation.

Explanation:

the revolutionary war was within this time period.

it was a battle between the american colonies, and the british empire.

one massive event was the boston massacre, where multiple colonists dressed up like indians and dumped tea in the ocean.

the best description of postwar writers might be progressive.

following the war, writers showed a tendency to work on artistic or social matters rather than political themes. while postwar literature may not have been the greatest period of english literature, the themes provided excellent critics a high number of novels. such examples include anthony burgess, anthony powell and frank kermode, all of which can be placed under the progressive view.