Question

primary source analysis questions directions: analyze the primary source document and complete the following questions with complete sentences. 1. write a sentence or two detailing the main idea of the historical background. 2. who created the source? 3. for what purpose was the source created? 4. what may have influenced the author to write? 5. did the author wish to inform or persuade others? if so what was the message? 6. support with evidence - write a portion of the text that best supports the author’s main idea. make sure your selection is placed in quotes. 7. perspective - who or which group/s would most likely disagree with the author? 8. predict - explain how this primary source writing may have effected the actions of its readers at that time? 9. make a connection - while in this historical era writing was limited to paper, today there are many new ways of communications like e - mail, social media (instagram, blogs, facebook, website, youtube etc.) and televised news to transmit information. choose a modern format that would best fit the mass circulation of this primary source and explain your selection. 10. make a connection - compare a modern issue/problem/event that could inspire the same feelings. describe to what extent the issue/problem/event is similar.

Explanation:

1. Analyze the historical - context related to the primary source to identify the main idea.
2. Determine the creator by examining details in the source.
3. Infer the purpose from the content and tone of the source.
4. Consider historical events, personal beliefs etc. that may have influenced the author.
5. Check for persuasive or informative language to identify the author's intent and message.
6. Select a relevant quote from the text to support the main idea.
7. Think about groups with opposing views based on the content of the source.
8. Speculate on how the source may have influenced readers at the time.
9. Evaluate modern communication formats to find the best fit for mass - circulation.
10. Compare modern and historical issues to find similarities in feelings or situations.

Answer:

1. [Answer based on actual historical background of the source]
2. [Name or description of the creator]
3. [Purpose of creation]
4. [Influences on the author]
5. [Yes/No and the message if applicable]
6. ["Quote from the text"]
7. [Group(s) likely to disagree]
8. [Explanation of the effect on readers]
9. [Modern format and explanation]
10. [Modern issue and extent of similarity]