Question

what type of source is this? (primary or secondary and what is it?)(primary) it appears to be a court - related document 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? to regulate economic behavior (prices and wages) of tradesmen and laborers based on religious and moral principles, to prevent oppression looking at the goal of this document and the arguments used to make its point, what may be deduced about the society in connecticut? the society in connecticut likely placed a strong emphasis on religious values in economic and social life. 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 repine 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 (we lived) from hand to mouth, caused the pinnance (a small ship) to be provided with things fitting to get provision 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 saker and musket shot he forced them to stay or sink in the river, which action cost the life of captain kendall. 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?

Explanation:

1. A primary source is an original document or firsthand account from the time period in question. The court - related document is likely a primary source as it appears to be an original ruling or statement. The bias analysis is based on the language and goals expressed in the document.
2. Captain John Smith's account is a primary source as he was present during the events in Virginia. His bias against the gold - seekers is inferred from his negative descriptions of their actions and the impact on the settlement.

Answer:

1. For the first - part (Court - related document):

• Type of source: Primary source, a court - related document.
• Bias of the author: The author seems to have a bias towards promoting economic behavior based on religious and moral principles. This could be accounted for by the religious and moral values prevalent in the society at the time, aiming to prevent economic oppression.

1. For the second - part (Captain John Smith's History of Virginia):

• Type of source: Primary source, a historical account written by Captain John Smith who was an eyewitness to the events.
• Bias of the author: Smith may have a bias against the gold - seekers as he portrays them as causing problems and having self - centered goals. This bias could be due to his own experiences and the hardships faced by the non - gold - seeking settlers, and his view of what was best for the overall survival and success of the settlement.