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Democracy in America These primary sources can be found in the textbook chapter, “Democracy in America.” “Rhode Islanders Protest Property Restrictions on Voting, 1834” 1. What kind of primary source is it? A proposal

2. Who is the creator/author(s) of the source? Residents of Rhode Island who did not have voting rights.

3. What was their intention for creating the source and who is their audience? Their intention for creating this proposal was to gain the right to vote and their audience is the United States government.

4. What does the source say? The source says that these Rhode Island residents are intelligent, capable and contributing citizens who deserve the right to vote.

5. What type of rhetoric is being used? The type of rhetoric being used is called logos in which the rhetor attempts to persuade the audience by the use of arguments that they will perceive as logical.

“Black Philadelphians Defend Their Voting Rights, 1838” 1. What kind of primary source is it? This is a protest writing to the government.

2. Who is the creator/author(s) of the source? Robert Purvis

3. What was their intention for creating the source and who is their audience? The intention was to gain the support of their fellow citizens.

4. What does the source say? The source says that the government is making a mistake by taking away their right to vote during the reform convention.

6. What type of rhetoric is being used? The type of rhetoric being used is called logos in which the rhetor attempts to persuade the audience by the use of arguments that they will perceive as logical....