Think about what reasons for going to war with Britain is missing.
Source
Who wrote the document?
What is the author’s background/point of view?
Whose point of view, given the topic, is
missing?
Do you consider the source a reliable one on this topic? Why/why not?
Occasion
When was the document written?
What does the date of the document tell you about its content?
What other historical events were going on during this time?
Audience
To whom is the author writing?
What type of document is this (diary entry, personal letter, public speech,
etc.)?
Does the private/public nature of the document inform you about its content
(is the author sharing private thoughts, making a public pronouncement,
etc.)?
Purpose
Why was the document written? What is the purpose of the document?
What is the document saying?
Tone
What is the attitude of the speaker?
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