Primary Source Quiz Flashcards
(10 cards)
Context
Poem from the Daughters of Liberty
Written in 1768 (After Townshend Act)
In 1768, people of Boston resolved that they wouldn’t import any tea
Daughters of Liberty became vital to nonimportation cause
Key Points
Poem from the Daughters of Liberty
Making domestic products leads to pride in the colonies Men will like you more It will become the fashion *Take part in community *Gives incentive
Context
Association of the Sons of Liberty
1773, NY
Written after the Tea Act
Sons of Liberty - fights for colonists’ rights and against British taxation
Founded in 1765
Sometimes got violent - tar and feathering
Stamp distributors sometimes resigned
Key Points
Association of the Sons of Liberty
Britain was “enslaving America”
Despite repealing Stamp act, Britain kept taxing America
Anyone buying British tea is an “enemy of the liberties of America”
Context
Olive Branch Petition
1775
Written by John Dickinson
Adopted by Second Continental Congress
King George refused to read petition
Key Points
Olive Branch Petition
Flattery to King
Tried to show loyalty
Make a compromise and avoid war
Context
Letters from Abigail Adams to John Adams
1776 April/March
Abigail wrote these to John, who was serving on Continental Congress
Shows Abigail to be of unusual boldness and insight
Key Points
Letters from Abigail Adams to John Adams
All men would be tyrants if they could
Remember the ladies
Determined to rebel if they have no representation
If there are educated men, there should be educated women as well
There would be great benefit from educated women in society - they raise the youth (young men) so why wouldn’t they be educated as to teach their children
Did she persuade her husband?
Letters from Abigail to John
No, because in the constitution it still made it so it only favored white men
Context
Letters from John Adams to James Sullivan
1776
James Sullivan - state court judge in MA
Sympathized with women who wanted to be involved in legislature
Adams explained why
