When I first came up with my initial research question, I began looking through the primary sources to see one that fits best. However, looking at the sources made me realize my initial question “how did Noyes’ idea of Heaven on Earth lead to the initial success but ultimate failure of Oneida” was too broad for any of the sources to be able to give a significant answer. So, I focused on one part of Noyes’ ideas instead: his views on marriage. Then, looking through the sources about the diary of a resident of Oneida, I found quality evidence to help answer this question.