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:
Title: An Account of the Revolt of the Negroes in the Island of St. Domingo.
Source: "An Account of the Revolt of the Negroes in the Island of St. Domingo, written in June 1793, by Sir Vincent Rose, one of the British Commissioners, who resided upon the spot."
Link: https://archive.org/stream/AccountOfTheRevoltOfTheNegroesInTheIslandOfSt.Domingo/AccountOfTheRevoltOfTheNegroesInDomingo#page/n1/mode/2up
Explanation: I chose this primary source because it provides an eyewitness account from Sir Vincent Rose, one of the British Commissioners who was present during the revolt of enslaved Africans in the island of St. Domingo (modern-day Haiti) in 1791. This source offers valuable insights into the motivations, strategies, and outcomes of the uprising from the perspective of an individual who experienced it firsthand. It provides a unique and personal narrative, giving a glimpse into the resistance and uprisings in the Americas during that time.
Secondary Source:
Title: Rebellion in Rio de Janeiro: The Confederation of the Tropics
Source: "Rebellion in Rio de Janeiro: The Confederation of the Tropics" by John M. Monteiro
Link: https://www.cambridge.org/engage/api-gateway/lmi/assets/orp/resource/item/567c2a1eb259a998a6d2f61a/original/rebellion-in-rio-de-janeiro-the-confederation-of-the-tropics.pdf
Explanation: I chose this secondary source as it provides a comprehensive analysis by John M. Monteiro on the Confederation of the Tropics, a rebellion that occurred in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 1824. The source delves into the social, political, and economic reasons behind the uprising, as well as the challenges faced by the rebels and the ultimate outcome of the rebellion. This secondary source allows for a deeper understanding of uprisings and resistance in the Americas and their underlying causes.