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Should the colonists have revolted against Great Britain?What was the white

male and white female perspective?

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Should the colonists have revolted against Great Britain?What was the Native

American perspective?

Analyze this painting by asking questions.

Strategies Historians Use to Analyze Historical Documents

Identify the type of documentIdentify the author and any relevant

information about the authorIdentify the date and historical contextIdentify the audienceIdentify the purpose for writingLook for clues in the text that help to identify the

author’s perspectivesWord choiceToneFacts and opinionsInferences

Connect the text back to the title

Did you ask questions like these?1. Who painted this? Who was the painter

painting for? Who is in the painting?2. What does this painting show? What

perspective does this represent?3. How are the figures portrayed?4. What is the painters perspective of Native

Americans?5. Where does the scene in this painting take

place?6. When was this painting created? When does

the scene take place?7. Why did the painter choose to paint this scene?8. How did the painter create this painting?

The Death of Jane McCrea, by John Vanderlyn. Painted in 1804. Courtesy The Wadsworth Adeneum, Hartford, Conn. Jane McCrea was engaged to a man in the British Burgoyne’s Army, but was slain by Native Americans. Burgoyne was unable to find the killers which led to a decrease in confidence of the ability for the British to protect its army. The Patriots had a recruiting boom because of this.

How did analyzing this painting help you to understand the relationship between the Native Americans and

the British and colonists?

Here are the documents we will look at today.

Now, that we understand the context, let’s examine

the Native-American perspective.

Native American Document Student 1

Treaty with the Delawares (1778)

Native American Document Student 2

“The Disturbances in America give great trouble to all our Nations”: Mohawk Joseph Brant

Comes to London to See the King, 1776

Here is your History Lab Document Log.

You will think and work as a historian on your own. You will be given one of two different documents to closely read and analyze. You will need to use your historian strategies to analyze these documents. You will have time to analyze and complete your Historical Document Log on your own. Remember to include specific information from the text and a concluding statement. Then you will share with another classmate who has analyzed another primary source document. Then we will all discuss what we’ve learned about the Native-American perspective.

Strategies Historians Use to Analyze Historical Documents

Identify the type of documentIdentify the author and any relevant

information about the authorIdentify the date and historical contextIdentify the audienceIdentify the purpose for writingLook for clues in the text that help to identify the

author’s perspectivesWord choiceToneFacts and opinionsInferences

Connect the text back to the title

Now, it’s time to share.You should be in a

group with a #1 and #2 student.

Remember to:

•Take turns.•Speak clearly.•Listen carefully.•Feel free to ask questions.

Class Discussion

Native American Documents Student 1

Treaty with the Delawares (1778)

Treaty with the Delawares (1778)

The Delaware Nations sided with the Americans in order to make peace with them and protect their lands. The Native Americans allowed the Americans to come through their lands to reach enemy forts. They also provided the Americans with supplies and sent strong warriors to help fight off the British.

Do you think that the Native Americans and Patriots abided by

this treaty?

The Americans actually broke many treaties and so

do the British as you will see with the next document.

Native American Documents Student 2

“The Disturbances in America give great trouble to all our Nations”: Mohawk Joseph Brant

Comes to London to See the King, 1776

“The Disturbances in America give great trouble to all our Nations”: Mohawk Joseph Brant Comes to London to See the King, 1776Joseph Brant swears allegiance to the king of England but is not very happy with him. The British soldiers are not helping the Native Americans to defend their land against the colonists and the British people are trying to trick the Indians out of their land. He seems to want the king’s help in punishing the colonists and some of the British subjects.

What do you think Joseph Brant has as a higher priority, holding onto his homeland and way of

life or helping the British to maintain possession of the colonies? Use specific words

and phrases to support your answer. Native Americans were really just trying to hold on to their culture and avoid being forced into Britain’s political system of government. Brant wants to stay in the king’s favor so he can have what he wants. He said, “The Six Nations who always loved the king,” and that the Mohawks have “shown their passion and loyalty to the Great King.” He mentions all the negative things the British have done, as well as the fact that they have very little land to live on.

Here is the Historical Answer Document Log you need for your

folder from today.

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Discuss the ways in which the interpretations relate to each other. Look for

commonalities and differences.

Should the colonists have revolted against Great Britain?

What was the Native American perspective?

Wrap Up Discussion: How much progress have we made so far in answering the focus

question?

Now that we’ve analyzed the white male and female perspectives and the Native-American perspective, which other perspective would be

helpful in answering our big question?

African American

Pass in the History Lab Document Logs you completed

on your own.