It provided the philosophical underpinnings that is reflected in the Declaration of Independence.
A fictional account of Paul Revere is NOT a primary source because the person who wrote it did not experience the event and because it is fiction.
Our gender, race, cultural beliefs, and ethnicity all impact our behavior attitudes, and even friends.
If it is written down, it's called "libel" whereas if it's spoken, it's called "slander." Defamation law attempts to balance the freedom of speech and open exchange of ideas without giving someone permission to run around spreading lies about another that may harm his or her reputation, ability to earn a living, etc.
On October 7, 1763 King George issued a Proclamation nation that forbade colonial settlement west of the Appalachian mountains. In so doing, he hoped to placate Native Americans who had sided against him during the recently concluded seven years war.