Mia Jacobs

Task: Citation: Who created the primary source? When?  Context: Context allows historians to situate a source within the larger framework of what was happening at the time.What was going on at the time that the primary source was created? Content: Content refers to the main ideas of the source.What do you think are the most important parts of this letter? Argument: The argument is the point that the author most wants to get across to the reader.1. What was Cato asking for (this is the...

Thesis Statement The declaration of independence is the first statement of introducing fundamental change for the thirteen American colonies. Combining the influence of Rousseau’s individualism as well as a social contract, the declaration of Independence established the concept ‘no man has authority over his fellow’ (Thompson). Hence, the declaration established the first ruling principles of law including limited government, inalienable rights, and equality within world hist...