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Primary Source Interpretation
1.) Read and discuss the primary source, examining the who,what,when where, and why.
-The who are the people in the colonies
-the what is the rights of those people
-the when is during the Revolutionary War and fight for Independence
-the why is because the people needed to break free from the rule pf the king and be independent
2.) Write a summary about the document. Explain the main ideas about the primary source.
The 13th amendment is about abolishing slavery and that nobody can be forced to work involuntarily. The 14th amendment is about the rights of becoming a citizen and how anybody born in the jurisdiction of the United States is a citizen.The 15th amendment is about the rights of people to vote and that race, color, and previously being a slave cannot effect voting rights. These where three of the many very important amendments made during this time.
3.) Examine an interesting quotation or sentence and justify why you selected it.
" Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction."
I think this is interesting because it says that you can still have involuntary servitude as a punishment for crime of people who are duly convicted. - 13th amendment
4.) Write a question you would like to ask about this primary source. You may ask a question to the author, event, or character in the primary source.
Why would involuntary servitude still be an option for people who committed crime? - 13th amendment
5.)Write your reaction or opinion about this document.
In my opinion these three amendments are a start to independence and rights of the people.
6.)Any unique or unusual qualities of the source?
No
7.)Who was the author, speaker, or creator of the source?
Thomas Jefferson was the main writer
8.)For what audience was the source created?
The amendments were created for the people.
9.)For what purpose was the source created?
The amendments were created to have a written record of the people's rights.
10.)List three things about this source that are important.
-abolishment of slavery
-voting rights
- rights to citizenship
11.)What can be learned from this source?
From this I learned that we have had those rights for a very long time.
1.WHO:President Andrew Jackson wrote the message to congress on Indian removal.
WHAT:The message was about how we should separate the Indians from the settlement.
WHEN:This was written in 1830.
WHERE:This was spoken about in congress in America.
WHY:So that the Indians would lose their savage ways
2.The main ideas were that they should open up new territories and to remove the Indians so they would lose their savage ways of life.
3."It puts an end to all possible danger of collision between the authorities of the General and State Governments on account of the Indians." I selected this quote because it has an important point that it would be easier to have the
4.President Jackson what have the indians done to deserve for them to be removed?
5.It is unfair to remove the indians just because they are not the same as the others.
6.the president adressed this to the congress and only have the indians live in a small area.
7.The author was President Andrew Jackson
8.The source was adressed to the congress.
9.the purpose the source was created was to explain to the congress why the indians should be removed.
10.President Andrew Jackson wanted to have the indians removed,was going to make the indians live in a small area,Make sure indians had no contact with other people
11.Indians were mistreated at the time by colonists and other people.
Primary Source Interpretation
13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments
By: Britney Bulah
1.)Read and discuss the primary source, examining the who,what,when where, and why.
My primary source is a book called American Legacy. It covers the United States Constitution and other important documents contributing to today's government. I am focusing on the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments. The 13th amendment was adopted on December 6,1865 and declared in a proclamation of Secretary of State William H. Seward. The 14th amendment along with the 13th was one of the reconstruction amendments and was ratified on July 9,1868. The 15th amendment was ratified on February 3,1870.
2.) Write a summary about the document. Explain the main ideas about the primary source.
The amendments helped shape America's government. The 13th amendment abolished slavery and involuntary labor. It stated that Congress had the right to enforce these laws. The 14th amendment describes citizenship and civil rights. It also explains that our government is not a dictatorship. In the 15th amendment it reads that everyone has the right to vote no matter what race, color or size. Government cannot interfere with this right.
3.) Examine an interesting quotation or sentence and justify why you selected it.
I think an interesting quote is "Neither slavery nor involuntary service, except as a punishment for a crime." This states that slavery is not allowed. If it is abolished shouldn't it be abolished in all circumstances? I believe that if slavery is wrong it should not be done even as a punishment.
4.) Write a question you would like to ask about this primary source. You may ask a question to the author, event, or character in the primary source.
If slavery is not allowed then why is it a punishment?
5.)Write your reaction or opinion about this document.
I think this document helped shaped American and defined people's rights. With it set rules America was forming a strong government.
6.)Any unique or unusual qualities of the source?
Yes, some of the statements found in the amendments contradict each other.
7.)Who was the author, speaker, or creator of the source?
Thomas Jefferson was the main writer of the source.
8.)For what audience was the source created?
The amendments were created as a
written document for the people stating their rights.
9.)For what purpose was the source created?
The amendments were created to make the old US Constitution stronger. They stated people's rights and laws.
10.)List three things about this source that are important.
- Everyone's right to vote
- Citizenship
- Abolishment of slavery
11.)What can be learned from this source?
This source teaches us how today's government was derived and came to be.
Madeline Clark
Primary Source Analysis
Title: Emancipation Proclamation
1. Read and discuss the primary source, examining the who, what, where, when, and why.
A statement written by Abraham Lincoln in the year 1863 on January 1. This statement was written when the nation began fighting in the third year of the Civil War.
2. Any unique or unusual qualities of the source?
This source is longer then other proclamations.
3. Who was the author, speaker, or creator of the source?
Abraham Lincoln was the author and speaker of this speech. He was also the president of the United States at the time.
4. For what audience was the source addressed?
This source was written for many audiences. All readers of this document have different opinions when read.
5. For what purpose was the source created?
This document was created to try to put an end to slavery in the rebellious states. It did not end slavery in the Nation but it changed the temper of the Civil War.
6. List three things about this source that are important?
1.It allowed blacks to become part of the army and the navy in the Union
2.It changed the war for the Union into a war for freedom
3."The freedom it promised depended upon Union military victory"
7. What can be learned from this source?
One concept that can be learned from this source is that one should treat all people the same and not discriminate against a certain race.
8. Write a question to the originator that is left unanswered by the primary source.
Why did you declare freedom of slaves only in the southern states and not in the northern states?
10. Write a summary about the document. Explain the main ideas about the primary source.
The Emancipation Proclamation written by Abraham Lincoln is about freeing slaves and saving the Union. He wrote it during the third year of the Civil War. President Lincoln wrote that all slaves in the southern states of rebellion were freed and all that weren't in these states are not freed. He "understood he couldn't eliminate slavery without first saving the Union." But then he realized he had to save the Union by ending slavery. The document was supposed to help the Union win the war. In the end it did not end slavery but changed the feeling and the purpose of the war.
11. Examine an interesting quotation or sentence and justify why you selected this statement.
"And I hereby enjoin upon the people so declared to be free to abstain from all violence, unless in necessary self-defence; and I recommend to them that, in all cases when allowed, they labor faithfully for reasonable wages."
I choose this sentence because it straight forwardly stated Abraham Lincoln's true thoughts and because I could not agree more with this statement. Meaning that I believe all people should be free, referring mostly to slaves and that one should not get paid more then another.
12. Write your reaction or opinion about this document.
My opinion towards this document is that I agree with Abraham Lincoln that every person should be free. As I read it for the first time I did not understand it much but I soon realized what Abraham Lincoln was fighting for.
Primary Source Interpretation
Monroe Doctrine
Kaylynn Rodriguez
1: Monroe stated in this doctirne in 1823, in the voice of the patriots, that they would be separating form Britain, and wanted them out.
2: It basicly states, that we would all be happier, and more peacefull, if we had no politicla attachment.
3: "...[to extend political systems] without endangering the happyness and peace..." -he means that when the british had power, we were all unhappy.
4:Who was Monroe as a person? How did he recieve his education, and what experience did he have with the British?
5: I thought this document was well needed to clear up the political relation between britan and us.
6: None, he had one opinion.
7: Monroe was the writer of this Doctrine
8: The targeted audience was the british government
9: The doctrine was created to draw the line between the british, and the colonies.
10: -it helped state independance
-It established the standing of the british and the coloneis
-The doctrine reasured the people of the colonies that the british would not be comming back to rule them.
11: You can learn how frustrated the colonist were with britain, and how badly they wanted that independance.
Federal Judiciary Act
Kristofer Labenske
1.)Read and discuss the primary source, examining the who,what,when where, and why.
The federal Judiciary Act was approved in 1789 by the continental congress. It was an act to establish an organized a Judiciary branch in the United States. For the most part it was written by Oliver Ellsworth and his wife Abigail. It was created so that the United States Judiciary branch would be a very strong part of the government.
2.) Write a summary about the document. Explain the main ideas about the primary source.
The federal Judiciary Act of 1789 was established to create a fair and organized branch that would govern the people. It was a difficult process because the peoples ideas were so different. In the end the states agreed to create the law into the government.
3.) Examine an interesting quotation or sentence and justify why you selected it.
"There will be a district court given for each district". This s important because it states that each state will be given an individual court that must represent the Supreme Court for each state.
4.) Write a question you would like to ask about this primary source. You may ask a question to the author, event, or character in the primary source.
How does the act affect the legislative and Executive Branches?
5.)Write your reaction or opinion about this document.
My opinion was the the document clearly stated what the judiciary branch should look like unlike many other political texts.
6.)Any unique or unusual qualities of the source?
Each section starts out by saying "and be it further enacted".
7.)Who was the author, speaker, or creator of the source?
The author was Oliver Ellsworth and his wife Abigail.
8.)For what audience was the source created?
The source was addressed for the United State judges and the Continental Congress.
9.)For what purpose was the source created?
The purpose of the Judiciary Act was to organize the Judiciary branch so that it would be a strong part of the American government.
List three things about this source that are important.
-It divides states into districts
-it organizes the judiciary branch
-It tells judges there purpose in government
11.)What can be learned from this source?
The Act shows the role of a judge in American society.
-Kristofer Labenske
Primary Source Interpretation/Analysis
INTERPRETATION:
1. Who: Abraham Lincoln What: His Second Inaugural Address When:1865 WHO: Abraham Lincoln, WHAT: Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address Where: Washington, D.C. Why:Tradition; it represents their starting in the position of The President of the United States of America.
2.
Abraham Lincoln presented his second inaugural address on March 4, 1865, during his inauguration at the start of his second term as President of the United States. Lincoln did not speak of happiness, but of sadness, and really focused on how horrible the war was. He also really made sure the audience knew that White's were no different than Blacks, but that people were people. I believe that Abraham Lincoln was instrumental to the end of slavery and the normalization of mixed race civilization.
3. " All dreaded it,[the war] all sought to avert it."
I think what this excerpt means to me is that none wanted to partake in the upcoming war over slavery, and everyone wanted to avoid it. I think this is special to me because it shows how unwanted the war was, an idea that I agree with.
4.
Why does Lincoln focus on what happened with the war, but instead show the people how he can be a good and skilled leader?
5.
I think that this document helped me understand a little more about the personality of our past president and really see the virtues he had.
ANALYSIS:
Did not get the outline... it was not online. Please understand
Chris De Vito
Primary Source Analysis
1. Read and discuss the primary source, examining the who, what, when, where, and why.
The railway was from the Missouri River to the Pacific Ocean. The Pacific Railway Act was put into effect to assist in the aid of construction.
2. Write a summary about the document. Explain the main ideas
The primary source is about the Railway Act of 1862. The act was made to assist in the creation of the railway. This act allowed the construction workers to build stations and all necessary building with limitations on public lands. The railway was from the Missouri river to the Pacific Ocean.
3. Examine an interesting quotation or sentence and justify why you selected this statement
"Be it enacted, That [names of corporators]; together with five commissioners to be appointed by the Secretary of the Interior... are hereby created and erected into a body corporate..."
I picked this because I wanted to know what it meant by appointing the 5 commissioners and putting them in corporate. Why are they putting them there?
4. Write a question you would like to ask about this primary source. You may question the author, event, or character in the primary source.
Why did you not include every excerpt of the Act?
5. Write your Reaction to the document.
I think that this document is very useful and I have learned a lot from it.
Any unique or unusual qualities of this source?
The author doesn't include every excerpt of the act.
Who was the author, speaker, or creator of the source?
The creator of this source was PBS
For what audience was this source addressed?
The audience is for anyone who wants to learn about the Pacific Railway Act
For what purpose was this source created?
To Inform
List three things about this source that are important.
* The benefits that the document gives the workers.
* where the railway is
* the Dates
What can be learned from this source?
You can learn about the history of the Pacific Railway act, why it was made, why it was passed and for what purposes was it made.
-Chris De Vito
Read and discuss the primary source, examining the who, what, when, where, and why: This was a series of bills passed that established a stricter fugitive slave act. Senator Henry Clay wrought in January, 29, 1850. It was established to end the slave trade to British Columbia and also end the Texas boundary dispute.
Wright a summary about the document. Explain the main ideas about the primary source: The main ideas where the growing boundaries of America and Mexico and which states would be free and which would be allowed slaves. California and Texas where the main boundaries of debate.
Examine an interesting quotation or sentence and justify why you selected this statement:
Wright a question you would like to ask about this primary source. You may question the author, event, or character in the primary source: Was this event going on before or after we where granted California and Texas. Also did this happen before or after the Cali. gold rush.
Wright your reaction or opinion about this document: I was surprised that they even wanted to have California with no way of getting over there with out a teraterous hike.
Any unique qualities of the source: Multiple opinions and ideas also not a lot of quotes, very large as well.
Who was the author, speaker, or creator of the source: Henry Clay of Kentucky came up with the solution.
For what audience was the source address: North and South
For what purpose was the source created: To settle the debate on the slavery boundaries of the new states.
List three important things about the source:
* Approved September 20, 1850
* During revolutionary war
* Fought against Mexico to get California and Texas.
What can be learned from this source: We now know that California was a slave free state and Texas was not.
Ana Bechtel
Period 1
Dec. 11, 2009
Primary Source - Analysis
Washington's First Inaugural Address
April 30, 1789
Type of source and date(s) of the source.
- The source was Washington's First Inaugural Address, it took place on April 30, 1789 on the balcony of the Senate Chamber at Federal Hall on Wall Street in New York. It was created before the event took place.
Any unique or unusual qualities of the source?
The source was created by the United States first president. It sent a message to the citizens or the Senate and the House of Representatives, and fellow citizens of America. It stated what he would do to keep his country safe and under control.
Who was the author, speaker, or creator of the source?
The author, speaker, and creator of the source was President Gorge Washington.
For what audience was the source addressed?
The citizens of America and the citizens of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
It was addressed to the public.
For what purpose was the source created?
This source was created to inform the people of America what President Washington would be doing to keep there natural rights (life, liberty, and property) safe. He gave a preface of what he was going to do for the people and what hey voted for.
List three things about this source that are important.
1. It was the very first inaugural address
2. He was the first president to address it
3. It was addressed to the people, the Senate, AND the House of Representatives
What can be learned from this source?
Through this address Washington showed emotions and tought the people what his plas were to keep them safe.
Write a question to the originator that is left unanswered by the primary source.
What other emotions could you have put into the address to let the citizens know how happy you were that they elected you?
Who, what, were, when, why?
President George Washington
April 30, 1789, New York
On the balcony of the Senate Chamber at Federal Hall on Wall Street
First ever Inaugural Address for presidency
Write a summary about the document, explain the main ideas about the primary source.
In this inaugural address, Washington has expressed emotions and gratitude towards his people. Through his speech he told the story of his journey to becoming president. He tells his people what he will do to keep there natural abilities safe. Life, Liberty, and Property.
Quote, Why?
Among the vicissitudes incident to life, no event could have filled me with greater anxieties, than that of which the notification was transmitted by your order, and received on the 14th day of the present month.
This quote to me is a very good beginning. He states how he feels he uses big words that draw you in and interest you to what he is saying, and he states the date.
Write your opinion about this document.
The source is a very well written document. AS you read it you can tell the reader put thought into his work. In this situation it is good the way he wrote it to give his people a visio of how profesional he is. The writer used big words such as vicissitudes and anxieties to draw in the audiences attention. He also uses persuasive language to make the audience appeal to his writings. In all the source it outstanding.
1: Read and discuss the primary source, examining the who, what, when, where, and why.
A: WHO: Virginia delegates
WHAT: Virginia Plan (also known as the Large State Plan)
WHERE: Philadelphia Convention
WHEN: 1787
WHY: They wanted to discuss the department of the governments and propose the idea of population-weighted representation.
2: Write a summary about the document. Explain the main ideas about the primary source.
A: The Constitutional Convention gathered in Philadelphia to revise and enlarge the Articles of Confederation, which had produced a weak and, in the opinion of some, inadequate national government. They were then begging to talk about the legislative, judicial, and executive branch. They were tinkering with the Articles of Confederation far beyond then what they should have, and succeeded in broadening the debate to encompass fundamentals. Each member of state was represented in Congress under the Article of Confederation.
3: Examine an interesting quotation or sentence and justify why you selected this statement.
A: "To negative all laws passed by the several States contravening, in the opinion of the national Legislature, the articles of union, or any treaties subsisting under the authority of the union."
4: Write a question you would like to ask about your primary source. You may question the author, event, or character in the primary source.
A: What started the Virginia Plan?
5: Write your reaction or opinion about this document.
A: My opinion about this document is that it was a complicated time when they were going through this. I can't imagine what it would have been like to live like that back then.
6: Any unique or unusual qualities of this source?
A: I didn't find any unique or unusual qualities in this plan.
7: Who was the author, speaker, or creator of the source?
A: James Madison
8: For what audience was the source addressed?
A: The audience the source was addressed to was the people of the Virginia Plan.
9: For what purpose was the source created?
A: This source was created to show how the three different branches worked and how they were involved in the Virginia Plan.
10: List three things about this source that are important.
A: 1: The Legislative Branch
2: The Judicial Branch
3: The Executive Branch
11: What can be learned from this source?
A: I can learn from this source what it was like to live back then and i can also learn from this source how the three branches were involved in everyday life and learn more about them and the people who were involved in them.
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