Revolutionary War Point of View Primary Source Analysis

Students will read two points of view on whether or not the colonies should go to war with Britain and answer 33 questions. They will also analyze 3 images according to a provided prompt. The excerpts are from John Carmichael in 1775 (a Presbyterian Minister) and the Quaker community in 1776. The answers are included and this would be great for a sub! 

Sample questions include:
--Inferring from the year and the historical context, provide two examples of the “ministerial wrath” Carmichael was referring to.
--What did Carmichael see as the choice facing the colonists in 1775?
--Explain what the answer to #5 should have been convinced of and why.
--Under what circumstances does Carmichael support, or agree with, giving up certain rights? Provide an example to support your answer.
--Explain Carmichael’s connection between war and a civil government. 
--Does Carmichael believe he should be considered a “rebel,” why or why not?
--Summarize the warning given to those who insist on pursuing bloodshed.
--Citing evidence from the text, do they want to see that connection modified, why or why not?
--Inferring from the historical context and prior knowledge, what doesn’t align with the answer to number 24? Provide a specific example in your answer.

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