Scavenger Hunt Analysis

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Scavenger Hunt Questions
1. A primary source: There were several primary sources in the Fort Bend Museum. Some of the primary sources included historical documents, letters, government documents, and artifacts. One primary source that caught my attention was the Sugar Cane Knife. This knife was used by harvesters to cut the sugar cane just above the ground.
Here is a picture of a Sugar Cane Knife: 2. A secondary source: The secondary sources that I found are the biographies about legendary leaders. Stephen F. Austin, Benjamin Franklin Terry, Clement Clinton Dyer, H.S. Tanner and William Ryan and W.R. McElroy were some of the leaders that were included in the Fort Bend Museum. The most interesting biography for me was the leader Benjamin Franklin Terry. He came to Texas in the early 1830’s. Terry and William J. Kyle
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What would you do differently? I had a wonderful time visiting the Fort Bend museum. I would say that it was relatively a small museum. Personally, I was shocked about the size of the museum. Also, there weren’t many people walking around. On the other hand, I liked that it was quiet with no or little disturbing noises. I was able to concentrated and ask any questions I had to the employee that was present that day. Overall, I loved visiting the Fort Bend Museum.
2. Was there a bias that needs to be addressed? No, I do not think that there is a bias that needs to be addressed. As I said earlier, I enjoyed my visit to the Fort Bend Museum. The place was organized and entertaining for the audience to learn the history of our country and specifically our city as well. Although the museum charges five dollars for each adult, it was definitely worth it. The artifacts and historical documents were amusing.
3. Whose historical perspective was presented? Was anyone’s voice left out? (women, slaves,