LAD #7: Washington's Farewell Address

In Washington's Farewell Address, the objective of his speech is to tell the people that he does not desire to be their ruler for a third term. He started by stating how he believed he was not cut out for the job but according to the people he was, which encouraged his second term serving as the president. Therefore after his second term was coming to an end he reproaches his farewell speech or address. He preaches that without the support of the people during his presidency, he would not have been able to accomplish all that he did that benefitted the country. Washington stresses the importance of the government in maintaining peace and freedom of each and every person. He notes the need for nationalistic feelings of pride in our country and patriotism to be prominent to keep the colonies united! He is wise when leaving an important message to not get involved with foreign affairs and to try and limit interruption of peace. To maintain manufacturing within the colonial boundaries and to make no alliances. Another importance that is looked upon is that all should obey the established government due to the fact that we as citizens are lucky enough to have a say in forming the Constitution which represents us all. He also mentions how factions need to keep from causing conflict as that will only end with worse consequences. A main take away from his address was that the best way to keep a united and free America was to stay away from foreign intervention and to embrace independence.

LAD #6: Washington's Proclamation of Neutrality

George Washington's Proclamation of Neutrality states that the United States will stay neutral through the fighting of the war between the other belligerent powers. Also because of how strongly Washington believed in this, he stated that if any citizen might try to intervene with any powers involved there would be severe consequences.

LAD #5: Federalist #10

1.  Why are factions so difficult to eliminate?

Factions were what we know as political parties where everyone involved in one faction has the same beliefs, interests and passions which makes them very difficult to eliminate. This is due to the fact that the remedies that were thought up in order to eliminate them only would backfire. For example, it states in Federalist paper #10 that, "There are two methods of curing the mischiefs of faction: the one, by removing its causes; the other, by controlling its effects." However, we can conclude that removing its causes is not an option and therefore the only way to eliminate a faction is to control its effects.

 2.  If factions cannot be removed then how can they be controlled? The only way to control a faction is to try and get everyone involved in the faction to believe a persuasive government in an agreement on one decision with no opposition whatsoever.

Republican Motherhood Blog

1. What role did the Revolutionary War play in the transformation of housewifery to Republican Motherhood?  

During the Revolutionary War, women played a huge role in the home life while the men were fighting in the War. They raised the children all on their own, loving and caring for them while maintaining the home (Doc C). They also played parts as nurses in caring for the men when they were injured in the war. The role of women due to this time increased for the better and soon enough women were considered just as important as men were.

2. What were the consequences of Republican Motherhood on women?

One consequence that Republican Motherhood can cause is the fact that if a women were to disregard her duties, she would be deserting what God had assigned her to do therefore letting him down. This is because if the mother does not maintain a well-ordered family, she and her family will become a disgrace to society (Doc A). Another consequence that can result from motherhood is if she does not educate her children properly then they will not have the proper knowledge to maintain an occupation later in life (Doc B).

3. What is the significance of the ideology of Republican Motherhood as a stage in the process of women’s socialization?

The importance of a women at this time increased immensely, they were now known as "the most important degree, the destiny of our country". Basically saying that without women in the world, society would be nothing, there would be no order and no future because women make the decisions that keep everything in order and together (Doc D).

The setting of this picture is in a house on a couch.

The women in the middle is Mary Gibson Tilgham and she looks happy. She is republican rather than aristocratic because you can see the strong sense of republican motherhood as she has both of her sons close to her and she looks very fond of them. 

Her sons exhibit values of innocence, happiness and love for their mother.

The significance of Mrs. Tilgham's arm is that she is actually touching her children and showing affection and closeness to them which was not very common before this time.

Blog #4- Revolution Article

  "Rethinking the Revolution"

 

           by John Ferling

1. The Civil War was known to many as the first modern war. This is due to the fact that there were cameras and technology getting footage of the war as it was being fought This therefore gave insight to historians on the war which gives us more accurate facts on what happened during this time. On top of this some of the soldiers letters survived, making what historians wrote very accurate.

2. Many did not have the impression that the Revolutionary War was the longest and most deadly war, its magnitude was downplayed. However, in America out of 2.5 million people, 30,000 perished. When in comparison to other wars, the facts are set that this war caused a high death toll; if the facts were the same in a war fought today our population would decrease from 300 million to about 3 million.


3. Peoples views on the Revolutionary War are not as clear and true as those are on the Civil War. This is because the facts on the Revolution and the Revolutionary War were passed down by word of mouth due to the fact that the 13 Continental Army Generals had all died out leaving information in the hands of those who hadn't lived through it.


4. Washington as President of the United States did not do much to appreciate/remember those who fought in significant battles at the time. He did not do much at all really; none of his words stood out to other significant people during the time and he also resigned his own position in November, 1783.


5. The Americans who invaded Canada had worse conditions than I thought. The desperation for food was so high that some ate a soup made from boiled shoes and candles or even gnawed on tree bark. Most were naked as the enemy took their clothing and they therefore died throughout the cold harsh winter.

LAD #3: Declaration of Independence

Declaration of Independence

 

1. Democratic Principles- The Declaration of Independence states that all men have the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. The people have the right to question and take action against the government if it misuses its power in any way. The safety and happiness of any citizens of the United States is the most important aspect of the Declaration of Independence.

2. Grievances-

The English King...

• Forbid governors to pass laws of importance
• Kept standing armies on us without letting our legislatures know at a time of peace
• Deprived us of rights like trial by jury
• Taxing without consent
• Forbid transport among the seas and cutting off trade in general
• Suspended our legislatures
• Burned our towns, attacked our coasts and killed our people
• Refused to allow others to be elected in positions of such power
• Was unworthy of heading our nation as he conducted works of death upon our people

3. Conclusion- In conclusion, The Declaration of Independence is that all colonies are considered free and independent from British rule. They have the full power to make decisions based on their own made up government and laws.

LAD #2: Zenger Trial

Zenger Trial of 1735

1. Who was John Peter Zenger?

John Peter Zenger was a man who opposed the views of the governor William Cosby and wrote weekly journals criticizing his ideas. For this, he was put on trial and after serving 8 years in prison charged with seditious libel.

2. What was the controversy over his charges? Talk about Hamilton's defense.

Hamilton took his defense straight to the jury to prove that Zenger being charged with libel was unjust due to the fact that what Zenger had written was not false. When this truth came across to the jury they were easily able to find the verdict which was not guilty.

3. What influence did his case have on American governmental tradition?

This case opened up options for human kind. It showed that people are beginning to have a voice in things and that the government does not have complete control over everyone and everything. The idea of a democracy became more clear.

4. What is the lasting significance of his trial? Explain.

The lasting significance of this trial was a stepping stone in the area of the freedom of the press. Therefore proving that libel, if what is written is true, is not in fact libelous. The juries eyes were opened up to the fact that not everything when charged with is proven as true.

LAD #1: Mayflower Compact & Fund. Orders of CT

Mayflower Compact

 &

  Fundamental Orders of CT

1) What concepts are included in the Mayflower Compact?

The 41 men who signed the Mayflower Compact made an agreement that they would all combine together as one to better preserve what they had and keep order before they reached Plymouth Rock and the New World. They would live among their own laws in a civil society throughout this journey in order to remain loyal to their king and god as well.

2) How does the Mayflower Compact reflect an attachment to both the "Old" and "New" worlds?

The Mayflower Compact reflects attachment to the Old world as it states that the men will remain loyal to their own practices and leaders of Europe.  Therefore carrying on traditions from their mother country in the Old World when entering the New World. It also states an attachment to the New World in saying that, here, they will be able to develop a new government to benefit the new colony.

3) How did the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut differ from the Mayflower Compact?

There is such a difference between the Mayflower Compact and the Fundamental Orders of CT due to the fact that the Mayflower Compact is an agreement of things that these men are given the ability to change written in the fashion of a document. Whereas the Fundamental Orders of CT are written as an actual set of rules set up constitutionally verifying what you can and cannot do.

4) What prompted the colonists of Connecticut to take this approach to government, i.e.: use of a written Constitution?

The colonists believed that this approach to government was necessary at the time so that a set of rules would be known to everyone and therefore would help lessen the possibility of one trying to take power into their own hands that might cause problems within the state. Each colonist had their right to their own liberty.

5) In what significant way(s) does the Fundamental Orders reflect a fear of and safeguard against the usurping of power by one person or a chosen few?

The orders reflect this fear of and safeguard against the uprising of power by one person or a chosen few because the rules state certain limits that one can rule. For example, "no person be chosen Governor above once in two years". 

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