In this task, you will write an editorial from the perspective of a Loyalist or a Patriot. Your editorial will refer to one of the primary sources you reviewed in this activity. Imagine you are living in Boston in 1770. Write a brief letter to the editor of the newspaper about how the Boston Massacre affected you. Write from the point of view of either a Loyalist or a Patriot. The editorial should express concern over the seriousness of the Boston Massacre. Use the information from the primary sources you reviewed in this activity and the information you learned in this unit to help you write the editorial.

Use the following questions to help you write your editorial:

What was happening at that time in history?
What main idea do you want to express?
What is the best way for you to express your message?
Who is your audience?
Why are you writing the letter?
What feeling, tone, or mood do you think would help you convince your audience?

native americans

american indians have appeared on many u.s. coins including the buffalo nickel

benjamin franklin learned a lot about democracy by observing the iroquois indian

the term "indian" originated with christopher columbus. he thought that he had reached the east indies when he landed in america and therefore named the inhabitants indians.

camping

camping can relieve stress and depression

your campfire may be a hazard

long-term campsites include permanent and semi-permanent setups and can lead to closer relationships with neighboring campers

buffalo

buffalo are herbivores and feed on about 60 pounds of plant material and grasses a day.

buffalo are considered to be an adult when they reach 3 years old.

buffalo’s tail can be almost three feet long, and they use it to swap at pesky bugs.

difference: buddhism is a religion while confucianism is more-so a way of life

similar: they don't have human-like depictions of spiritual energies like catholicism, christianity, etc.

similar: they both go to temples.

difference: buddhism was founded in india. confucianism, china.

difference: buddhism aim to achieve enlightenment, while confucianism seeks to achieve structure in society.

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explanation:

the speech convinced americans that the ussr was an enemy, rather than an ally, which led to the creation of the truman doctrine.