Question 1 Do a web search and research a primary and secondary source about uprisings and resistance in the Americas. Explain what you found and why you chose it. Provide a link or picture of your source. Primary Source Describe your primary source here: What is it? Who wrote/created it? Why did you choose this source? Secondary Source Describe your secondary source here. What is it? Who wrote it? Why did you choose this source?
Primary Source: The primary source I found is a letter written by Nat Turner, an enslaved African American who led a famous slave rebellion in Virginia in 1831. In the letter, Turner explains his motivations for the uprising and describes the events that led to it. I chose this source because it provides insight into the mindset of a resistance leader during a turbulent time in American history.
Secondary Source: The secondary source I found is an academic article titled "Slave Revolts and Resistance in Latin America" written by Herbert S. Klein, a renowned historian specializing in Latin American history. I chose this source because it provides a broader perspective on uprisings and resistance in the Americas, specifically focusing on the experiences of enslaved peoples in Latin America.
Link to primary source: https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/nat-turner-video
Link to secondary source: https://www.jstor.org/stable/2521296