Question

be duly set at each of our general courts annually...all breaches of this order to be punished proportionate to the value of the oppression...this court...in the interim recommends that all tradesmen and laborers consider the religious end of their callings, which is that receiving such moderate profit as may enable them to serve god and their neighbors with their arts and trades comfortably, they do not enrich themselves suddenly and inordinately by oppressing prices and wages to the impoverishing (of) their neighbors...love in the practice of that crying sin of oppression, but avoid it.
what type of source is this? (primary or secondary and what is it?)
what is the bias of the author, as it relates to this essay question? what might account for this bias?
what is the overall goal of this document?
looking at the goal of this document and the arguments used to make its point, what may be deduced about the society in connecticut?
document 6
source: captain john smith, history of virginia, 1624
when the (large ship) departed,...those of us that had money, spare clothes, credit to give bills of payment, gold rings, fur, or any such commodities, were ever welcome to purchase supplies. the rest of us patiently obeyed our vile commanders and (bought) our provisions at fifteen times the value - yet did not rebel but fasted, lest we should incur the censure of (being) factious and seditious persons...our ordinary food was but meal and water so that this little relieved our wants, whereby with the extremity of the bitter cold frost...more than half of us died.
the worst (among us were the gold seekers who) with their golden promises made all men their slaves in hope of recompenses. there was no talk...but dig gold, wash gold, refine gold, load gold...smith, perceiving they lived) from hand to mouth, caused the pinnance (a small ship) to be provided with things fitting to get provisions for the year following.
(two councilors) wingfield and kendall...strengthened themselves with the sailors and other confederates (and planned to go) aboard the pinnance to alter her course and to go for england.
smith had the plot discovered to him. much trouble he had to prevent it, till with store of salt - petre and musket shot he forced them to stay or sink in the river, which action cost the life of captain kendall.
these brawls are so disgustful, as some will say, they are better forgotten.
what type of source is this? (primary or secondary and what is it?)

Explanation:

Primary sources are original materials from the time period under study. The top - most document seems to be an original edict or court - related statement, and Captain John Smith's account is his firsthand experience. Bias in the top - most document is inferred from the language used to condemn oppression and promote religiously - guided economic behavior. The goals are determined by the stated intentions in the documents. Deductions about society are based on the values and concerns expressed in the texts.

Answer:

1. For the first - part of the first question about the top - most document:

• This is a primary source. It appears to be a court - related or official document from a historical period discussing trade, profit, and religious considerations.

1. For the second - part of the first question about the top - most document:

• Bias: The author seems to have a bias towards fair trade and against excessive profit - taking, influenced by religious values. This bias may be accounted for by the religious and moral values of the time in which the document was written, as well as the desire to maintain social harmony.

1. For the third question about the top - most document:

• Overall goal: To regulate trade and profit - making among traders and laborers in a way that is in line with religious values and promotes social well - being.

1. For the fourth question about the top - most document:

• Deductions about Connecticut society: It can be deduced that the society placed importance on religious values in economic activities, and there was a concern about the negative impacts of greed and oppression on social relations.

1. For the question about the "Document 6" (Captain John Smith, History of Virginia, 1624):

• This is a primary source. It is a historical account written by an eyewitness (Captain John Smith) of events in Virginia in 1624, including details about daily life, leadership issues, and the pursuit of gold.