The Witch and We, the People History Research Paper

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The Witch and We, The People
The article is a secondary source.
The article’s main idea is about how enlightenment continues or continued to elude people despite the era being considered the age of enlightenment. Also, it is crucial to mention that Philadelphia was at the time the “intellectual capital of the United States.” However, as the author showcases throughout the article, the city was far from being an intellectual capital.
One point that the author uses to showcase how enlightenment continues to elude people was the fact that as the fifty men were in the convention, the city was reeling in crime and prejudice. The juxtaposition here showcases how a small number of people could foresee a great future while in the midst of thousands who are upholding the status quo. Another point that the author uses was the one that focu...