Primary Sources

Paine, Thomas. Common sense. 1776. New York: William Morrow, an imprint of Harper Collins
Publishers, 2017.

This source provides a good example of the mindsets of those during the times immediately
before the Declaration of Independence. It explains the logistics and reason behind the colonies
need to separate from the British. However, it does not go into specific happenings and could be
considered propaganda. Even if so, this source provides a much needed point of view when
dealing with colonial unrest.

Adams, John. The letters of john and abigail adams. Radford, VA: Wilder Publications, 2012.

This source provides direct insight into the times of colonial revolution. It is a collection of direct
letter between John Adams and his wife Abigail. Through these letters I have learned many
views taken during the early colonial revolution and the mindset of one of the nation’s first
presidents.

Declaration of Independence (US 1776)

This source directly lists the injustices Britain has inflicted on the colonies. It lists the direct
reasons for the colonial revolution. It outlines the major problem during these times and provides
a primary opinion on the matter. This source marks the end of compromisable times as well. This
source is the “official” beginning of conflict between the colonies and Britain.

Thomas, Steven. "The Olive Branch Petition.", July 8, 1775. America's Homepage and the
Virtual Tour of Washington, D.C. Accessed November 15, 2017.
http://ahp.gatech.edu/olive_branch_1775.html.

This source provides an example of an attempt at compromise by the colonists. It is an attempt

by the colonists to resolve issues with Britain while maintaining their loyalty to the crown.
Opinions and conflicts present in colonial society are presented here as well.

King George III's Speech to Parliament, October 27, 1775 - American Memory Timeline-
Classroom Presentation | Teacher Resources - Library of Congress. Accessed November
17, 2017.
https://www.loc.gov/teachers/classroommaterials/presentationsandactivities/presentations
/timeline/amrev/shots/address.html.
This source provides the view of King George iii during the colonial revolts. I can see elements
of propaganda on both sides of the war now. King George iii claims that the colonies have
organized with troops and a naval force. I can now see how both sides justified the war and will
have a less biased piece.

Revere, Paul. The Able Doctor, or America Swallowing the Bitter Draught. 1774.
https://www.archives.gov/research/military/american-revolution/pictures

This is a photo featured in the Royal American Magazine in 1774. It serves as the background to
my title page and allows for the viewer to get a early understanding of the topic of my website.

Revere, Paul. The Bloody Massacre. 1770.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Massacre#/media/File:Boston_Massacre_high-
res.jpg

I use this image as an example of propaganda inspired by the Boston Massacre. It helps explain
how both sides exaggerated the actions of the other.

Secondary Sources

"A Summary of the 1765 Stamp Act." A Summary of the 1765 Stamp Act : The Colonial
Williamsburg Official History & Citizenship Site. Accessed October 18, 2017.
http://www.history.org/history/teaching/tchcrsta.cfm.

This source provides me insight on the influences and effect the Stamp Act had on tensions
between the colonies and British empire. It explained the rules and regulations enforced by the
British on the people of the colonies. I learned the several resolutions or “compromises” made by
the British and colonists during the Stamp Act as well. Including that colonists had “all the
liberties, privileges, franchises, and immunities that have at any time been held, enjoyed, and
possessed by the people of Great Britain.”

"The Sugar Act." Ushistory.org. Accessed October 18, 2017.

http://www.ushistory.org/declaration/related/sugaract.html.

This source provided me with a good understanding of the terms and conditions of the Sugar
Act. It explains how this act allows the British to tax more foreign goods including sugar, wines,
and more. I learned that this act tightened the trade with colonies and other nations. This
restricted colonial trade and has a negative effect their economy.
"The Boston Tea Party." Boston Tea Party of 1773 ***. Accessed October 18, 2017.
https://www.landofthebrave.info/boston-tea-party.htm

This source not only goes over the events of the Boston Tea Party but the events leading up to it.
This includes the Stamp Act, Townshend Act, Tea Act, and more. I was informed on the tensions
between the colonists and British, not only in Boston, but in the whole world. It explains the
effects the Boston Tea Party has in the future of the movement including the Intolerable Acts.

Wallenfeldt, Jeff. "Salutary neglect." Encyclopædia Britannica. July 13, 2016. Accessed October
18, 2017. https://www.britannica.com/topic/salutary-neglect.

This source defines and explains the reasons for salutary neglects between Britain and the
colonies. I learned that this salutary neglect allows the colonists for a sense of independence and
self government. It explains how the Navigation Acts were the beginning of this neglect due to
the restriction on colonial trade and little worry for a disruption in their profit lines. However, it
goes on to explain the effect of the Seven Years War and how it ultimately leads to the end of
salutary neglect.

Bailyn, Bernard. The ideological origins of the American Revolution. Cambridge, MA: The
Belknap Press of Harvard University Press, 2017.

This source explains the origins of the American Revolution. In other words it covers numerous
events including the Stamp, Sugar, and Intolerable Acts. It teaches the influences of the Boston
Massacre and Tea Party on the American Revolution. Along with this, it provides British
viewpoints and thoughts. Overall, this is a detailed summary of the all the causes of the
American Revolution.

"The Boston Tea Party." The 190th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Accessed November 17, 2017. https://malegislature.gov/VirtualTour/Artifact/80.

This source explains the happenings of the Boston Tea Party. I explains who led the charge as
well as the response by the British Parliament. It explains its importance in the colonial
revolution as well.

Sarony and Major. The Destruction of Tea at Boston Harbor. 1846.

https://www.archives.gov/research/military/american-revolution/pictures#tories
I use this photo to open up my Introduction page. It allows the audience to get a general idea of
the time period I am discussing by visuals alone. Hints about the NHD topic, Conflict and
Compromise, are provided by this image as well.

Bos, Carole. Declaration of Independence Committee. 2013.

https://www.awesomestories.com/asset/view/Declaration-of-Independence-Committee0

I used this image to represent the result of repeated failure to compromise in the colonies. This
image depicts the start of revolutionary conflict that could have been avoided through
compromise.

Peale, Rembrandt. Official Presidential Portrait of Thomas Jefferson. 1800.

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Official_Presidential_portrait_of_Thomas_Jeff
erson_(by_Rembrandt_Peale,_1800).jpg

This is an image of Thomas Jefferson, the writer of the Declaration of Independence. I use this
image on my conclusion slide to represent the Declaration and the patriot movement. Jefferson
serves as a symbol to the looming conflict in the colonies future.

Private Collection. Books: Pile V. 2004.

https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-mediums/oil-painting/oil-painting-still-life-portraits-t
he-book-filled-art-of-ephraim-rubenstein/

This is an image of a stack of books that I used for my annotated bibliography to add a calmer
feel.

Granger. Stamp Act Protest, 1765. July 3rd, 2012.

https://fineartamerica.com/featured/1-stamp-act-protest-1765-granger.html

This an image of the Stamp Act Protest which I use as a title picture for my process paper page.