Social Science Question

Section 3 analysis assignment

clarify which primary source you intend to analyze in Paper 1 (from Ch. 3, 4, or 5 of the Yawp Reader) by preparing the in-text citation (so that you don’t have to do it later!). Note that you should already have prepared the work cited and in-text citations using the Primary Source Analysis Worksheet.

You should be prepared to provide citations for any textbook or lecture content you use, too. See Module 1 for how to properly cite these sources.

provide at least (1) commonality and/or disconnect between your source and the larger time period.

Does your author’s view/experiences of colonial America or Revolutionary America mirror the “reality” of the time period (as addressed through the textbook and lectures)? In other words, does it reflect colonial America/Revolutionary America or does it present a more narrow or ideal “view?”

Provide specific support from the primary source and course content to demonstrate the commonalities and/or disconnects.

Note: Although I am not expecting citations in this part of this assignment, you will want to make sure and provide cited support (via lecture, textbook, other primary sources) in Section 3 of your paper. Otherwise your similarities/disconnects will remain vague and lack clear support

Extra Credit: Extra credit will be offered to those of you who choose to develop at least two (2) other commonalities/disconnects and provide sufficient support/elaboration.

Example (not from Colonial America, so it can’t be used by you): John Winthrop dreams of a city on a hill, 1630 (Winthrop, Yawp Reader, Colliding Cultures, #2).

Disconnect: John Winthrop’s vision of Puritan-led Massachusetts Bay Colony was an ideal. While many Puritans did agree with Winthrop’s vision, some colonists did not. John Williams and Anne Hutchinson, for example, spoke out against the Puritans’ strict approach to faith and settlement. [In my paper I would provide further elaboration][I would cite the Colliding Cultures lecture here].

Disconnect: Winthrop’s view of colliding cultures in the Americas was through the eyes of religious New England. God was THE central component of his message. This stood in contrast, for example, to Jamestown, whose focus was on economic gain. [In my paper I would provide further elaboration][I would cite the Colliding Cultures lecture here].

Disconnect: Winthrop’s view of settlement was one of idealism. In reality, however, conflicts between the native population and New England settlers demonstrate a much more complex process to settlement. For example, King Philip’s War … [elaborate here], [I would cite the Colliding Cultures lecture here].

So this is what I have accepted I did not fill in the cites at the end. Let me know what you think or if it needs to be completely redone? whenever you get a chance.

For the commonality, disconnect and the two extra for extra credit, please.

Rough Draft

Commonality: Locke and Wright’s depiction of colonial America shares commonalities with broader historical narratives by emphasizing the centrality of economic motives in colonial expansion. They highlight economic opportunities as a major contributor to colonial American life, which aligns with the economic motivations discussed in the course lectures and textbook readings (Author, Year, Page). For instance, their focus on economic incentives resonates with the textbook’s portrayal of colonial America as a period shaped by mercantilist policies and the pursuit of profit through trade and land acquisition (Author, Year, Page).

Disconnect: However, Locke and Wright’s perspective may present a narrower view of colonial America by primarily focusing on economic incentives and cultural interactions, while possibly downplaying the violence, dispossession, and exploitation experienced by marginalized groups such as indigenous peoples and enslaved Africans. This narrow focus might overlook the harsh realities of colonialism and the systemic injustices faced by these groups during this time period, which are discussed in more detail in the course lectures and textbook readings (Author, Year, Page). Therefore, while Locke and Wright offer valuable insights into certain aspects of colonial society, their perspective may not fully reflect the complex and often brutal realities of colonial America as addressed through broader historical analysis (Author, Year, Page).

Extra Credit:

Commonality 1: Locke and Wright’s portrayal of power dynamics in colonial America aligns with broader historical narratives by highlighting the ways in which colonial governments-controlled land and labor, particularly of indigenous peoples. This mirrors discussions in the course lectures and textbook readings about the establishment of colonial governments and their efforts to assert control over land and resources (Author, Year, Page).

Commonality 2: Locke and Wright’s emphasis on cultural interactions in colonial America reflects broader historical understandings of the complexities of intercultural exchange during this period. By examining the differences between the cultural narratives of different social groups, they provide insights into the dynamics of cultural exchange and conflict, which are consistent with discussions in the course lectures and textbook readings about the diverse cultural landscape of colonial America (Author, Year, Page).