Was The Revolutionary War A Primary Source Or A Secondary Source?
Tigest Carella
1. What is a primary source versus a secondary source? Please describe each and provide an example of each kind of source that we have used in the class so far.
A primary source is a first-hand eyewitness account of an event or time period. Most of the time it is written or made during, or close to, the event or time period. It could be a creative writing, a primary source, a historical or legal document, work of art, music records, but original, not interpretive. A secondary source is a second-hand account on an historical event, which interprets the creative art work, music records or written history. Also, it analyzes the prime source. Examples of primary sources
Diaries, letters, journals, songs, paintings, sculptures, …show more content…
This was actually the beginning of the war. The battle of Saratoga was the other turning point for the American Revolutionary war because France agreed to, military support for, and to fight with, the colonies until independence was won. The French alliance was very crucial, they provided weapons, warships, and troops, to the colonies to help defeat the British. Valley Forge was also a turning point when the British lost support on the frontier and in their colonies, and the world’s strongest force withdrew from Pennsylvania to New York …show more content…
There was a great difference of opinion between the states of the north and the south on this issue. The north wanted to abolish slavery, but the south wanted it to continue. Finally, the north agreed to wait until 1808 for the congress to address the abolishment of slavery. This satisfied both sides for the time being.
8. Who were the anti-federalists? Describe their views during the ratification debates and identify an important part of the Constitution that resulted from their involvement.
Anti-federalists were a group of diverse individuals that opposed the new federal constitution. They were united by their fear of the new constitution that placing more power in the hands of national government was dangerous. The anti-federalists were also concerned that the original text of the constitution did not contain a bill of rights. They thought the new constitution failed to protect personal liberties and individual rights and that a stronger government was a threat to the sovereignty of the states. After long debate the members of the newly established House of Representatives approved twelve amendments. Ten of these amendments were known as the Bill of Rights. The Bill of Rights guaranteed individual rights, such as, freedom of speech, press and religion, the right to own firearms, and the right to a speedy public trial ...
1. What is a primary source versus a secondary source? Please describe each and provide an example of each kind of source that we have used in the class so far.
A primary source is a first-hand eyewitness account of an event or time period. Most of the time it is written or made during, or close to, the event or time period. It could be a creative writing, a primary source, a historical or legal document, work of art, music records, but original, not interpretive. A secondary source is a second-hand account on an historical event, which interprets the creative art work, music records or written history. Also, it analyzes the prime source. Examples of primary sources
Diaries, letters, journals, songs, paintings, sculptures, …show more content…
This was actually the beginning of the war. The battle of Saratoga was the other turning point for the American Revolutionary war because France agreed to, military support for, and to fight with, the colonies until independence was won. The French alliance was very crucial, they provided weapons, warships, and troops, to the colonies to help defeat the British. Valley Forge was also a turning point when the British lost support on the frontier and in their colonies, and the world’s strongest force withdrew from Pennsylvania to New York …show more content…
There was a great difference of opinion between the states of the north and the south on this issue. The north wanted to abolish slavery, but the south wanted it to continue. Finally, the north agreed to wait until 1808 for the congress to address the abolishment of slavery. This satisfied both sides for the time being.
8. Who were the anti-federalists? Describe their views during the ratification debates and identify an important part of the Constitution that resulted from their involvement.
Anti-federalists were a group of diverse individuals that opposed the new federal constitution. They were united by their fear of the new constitution that placing more power in the hands of national government was dangerous. The anti-federalists were also concerned that the original text of the constitution did not contain a bill of rights. They thought the new constitution failed to protect personal liberties and individual rights and that a stronger government was a threat to the sovereignty of the states. After long debate the members of the newly established House of Representatives approved twelve amendments. Ten of these amendments were known as the Bill of Rights. The Bill of Rights guaranteed individual rights, such as, freedom of speech, press and religion, the right to own firearms, and the right to a speedy public trial ...