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?
Question 2
What were some major uprisings and resistance movements in the Americas?
Some major uprisings and resistance movements in the Americas include the Haitian Revolution, the Zapatista movement in Mexico, the Cuban Revolution, the American Indian Movement (AIM) in the United States, and the anti-colonial movements in various Latin American countries.
Question 3
Can you identify any patterns or similarities across these uprisings and resistance movements?
One pattern or similarity across these uprisings and resistance movements is the fight against oppression, exploitation, and colonization. Additionally, many of these movements were grassroots and decentralized, organized by communities or marginalized groups who were fighting for their rights and sovereignty. They often challenged the existing power structures and sought to create a more just and equitable society.
Question 4
How did these uprisings and resistance movements impact the societies in which they took place?
These uprisings and resistance movements had significant impacts on the societies in which they took place. They often led to political, social, and economic changes, such as the end of colonial rule, the overthrow of oppressive regimes, and the recognition of rights for marginalized groups. These movements also inspired other resistance movements and had a lasting effect on the culture and identity of the societies involved.