A primary source is an original document or artifact that comes from the period of time being studied. Someone from that time period actually wrote, created, or used it. Examples of primary sources include
diaries, letters, oral histories, eyewitness accounts, and artifacts, such as tools, clothes, and laws.
For this assignment, you will examine a primary source, the 1787 Virginia Plan. Conduct Internet research
to locate and read a copy of the plan. Since the document was written over 200 years ago, you may also
want to locate a transcript of the document to support your understanding.
In the space below, write one to two paragraphs analyzing the purpose of the Virginia Plan. Be sure to
address the following:
• How does the structure of the plan emphasize key ideas?
• How does word choice and voice affect the document?
• What is the purpose of the document, and do you think it successfully achieves this purpose? Why or
why not?
• Include quotes that support your analysis.
• Cite your source.