Bill of Rights Institute's video: Reading William Penn s Letter Recruiting Colonists to America Primary Source Close Reads Explained

What does reading colonist recruitment letters from the 1600s tell us about how those in the Old World viewed America? In this episode of Primary Source Close Reads Explained, Kirk dissects a letter written by William Penn to recruit colonists to the New World in 1683. Penn details the beauty, serenity, and potential for success in America for anyone willing to move across the ocean and start a new life. What does Penn see as some of the most significant opportunities for those coming to America? What does this letter not tell us about the New World? How can words, written and spoken, change history? “Primary Source Close Reading: Explained,” dives even deeper into some of the most pivotal pieces that shaped the America we know today. Join BRI’s Director of Content, Kirk Higgins, as he takes a detailed look at the language contained in the most formative documents, speeches, and court cases throughout the history of the United States. Learn the true meaning and story behind the writing that fashioned the country in a way you can easily digest! Reading William Penn and John Winthrop Close Read: https://billofrightsinstitute.org/videos/reading-william-penn-and-john-winthrop William Penn, Faith not Force: https://billofrightsinstitute.org/lessons/william-penn-faith-not-force William Penn and the Founding of Pennsylvania: https://billofrightsinstitute.org/essays/william-penn-and-the-founding-of-pennsylvania About the Bill of Rights Institute: Established in September 1999, the Bill of Rights Institute is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization that works to engage, educate, and empower individuals with a passion for the freedom and opportunity that exist in a free society. The Institute develops educational resources and programs for a network of more than 50,000 educators and 70,000 students nationwide. Official Site: http://billofrightsinstitute.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BillofRightsInstitute Twitter: https://twitter.com/brinstitute Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brinstitute/ BRI Educator Newsletter Sign Up Page: https://billofrightsinstitute.org/newsletter-signup