i need someone to look at my answers at the end are they correct,if not please help me correct them?
London Merchants Urge Repeal (January 17, 1766)
... That the Petitioners have been long concerned in carrying on the Trade between this Country and the British Colonies on the Continent of North America; and that they have annually exported very large Quantities of British Manufactures, consisting of Woollen Goods of all Kinds, Cottons, Linens, Hardware, Shoes, Household Furniture, and almost without Exception of every other Species of Goods manufactured in these Kingdoms ... and that, from the Nature of this Trade, consisting of British Manufactures exported, and of the Import of raw Materials from America, many of them used in our Manufactures, and all of them tending to lessen our Dependence on neighbouring States, it must be deemed of the highest Importance in the Commercial System of this Nation; and that this Commerce, so beneficial to the State, and so necessary for the Support of the Multitudes, now lies under such Difficulties and Discouragement, that nothing less than its utter Ruin is apprehended, without the immediate Interposition of Parliament ...
From: Prologue to the Revolution
1. What is the purpose of the document? to inform the reader that the parliament is taking over trade,and they will have no freedom.
2. What is the viewpoint of the author?they are against parliament taking over trade.
3. Is there bias in the document?yes,the author believes the citizens should control trade
I agree.
mrs sue should anything be added to the answers or corrections?
Based on the provided information, here is an analysis of the answers you provided:
1. What is the purpose of the document?
Your answer: to inform the reader that the parliament is taking over trade, and they will have no freedom.
Explanation: This answer is not entirely accurate. The purpose of the document, as mentioned in the excerpt, is for London merchants to urge the repeal of trade regulations and restrictions imposed by the British Parliament. The document emphasizes the importance of the trade between Britain and the American colonies and claims that the current difficulties and discouragement in the trade may lead to its utter ruin. Therefore, the purpose is to seek Parliament's immediate intervention to resolve the issues faced by the merchants.
Suggested corrected answer: The purpose of the document is to urge the repeal of trade regulations and seek Parliament's intervention to address the difficulties and discouragement faced by London merchants in their trade with the American colonies.
2. What is the viewpoint of the author?
Your answer: they are against Parliament taking over trade.
Explanation: Your answer correctly identifies that the author of the document is against Parliament's control and regulations on trade. The London merchants are expressing their concerns about the adverse effects these regulations have on their trade activities.
Suggested corrected answer: The viewpoint of the author is that they are against Parliament's control and regulations on trade.
3. Is there bias in the document?
Your answer: yes, the author believes the citizens should control trade.
Explanation: Your answer reflects a partial understanding of bias in the document. While it is true that the author believes citizens should have control over trade, the document's bias mainly lies in its opposition to Parliament's control over trade and its emphasis on the negative consequences faced by the merchants. The document advocates for the repeal of regulations, suggesting that the current situation can lead to the ruin of the trade.
Suggested corrected answer: Yes, there is bias in the document as the author opposes Parliament's control over trade and emphasizes the negative consequences faced by the merchants.