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Counter Assimilation Movements Portfolio
Research uprisings and resistance movements in the Americas. Explain what you
found in your research here. Record your answers below.
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 an article written by a historian specializing in indigenous uprisings in Latin America. The article discusses the Tupac Amaru Rebellion in Peru in the 18th century.
- I chose this source because it provides a firsthand account of the uprising from someone who has studied the historical context and significance of the event.
Secondary Source:
- The secondary source I found is a book written by a professor of Latin American history. The book provides an overview of various uprisings and resistance movements in the Americas throughout history.
- I chose this source because it gives a broader perspective on the topic and provides additional context and analysis to supplement the primary source.