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Comparing and Contrasting Oaths

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Compare and Contrast

Compare and contrast these two oaths from the American Revolution–one from a loyalist perspective and one from a patriot perspective.  Pay attention to the style, tone, audience and message.

  • What are the major similarities and differences?

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  • Describe each document as if you were explaining to someone who can’t see the document.
    • Think about: Is it handwritten or typed? Is it all by the same person? Are there stamps or other marks? What else do you see on it?
  • What are the major similarities between the two oaths? What does that tell you?
  • What are the major differences between the two oaths? What does that tell you?
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