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?
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Question 1
Primary Source:
The primary source I found is an image from the Zapatista uprising in Chiapas, Mexico. The image shows masked members of the Zapatista Army of National Liberation (EZLN) marching during their uprising in 1994. The image was captured by an unknown photographer during the uprising.
I chose this source because the Zapatista uprising is a significant event in the history of resistance movements in the Americas. The EZLN symbolizes indigenous resistance against oppressive government policies and globalization. The image captures the determination and strength of the Zapatista movement.
Secondary Source:
The secondary source I found is an article from the New York Times titled "The Fight of Their Lives: Mexico’s Zapatistas and Their First Bus Tour." The article was written by Ginanne Brownell Mitic.
I chose this source because it provides a detailed and in-depth look at the ongoing resistance of the Zapatistas in Mexico. The article discusses the impact of the Zapatista movement on indigenous communities and the continued struggle for autonomy and rights. It offers a contemporary perspective on the Zapatista movement.
Link to the article: [The Fight of Their Lives: Mexico’s Zapatistas and Their First Bus Tour](https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/08/world/americas/mexico-zapatistas-tour.html)