LAD #7: Washington's Farewell Address

Washington's Farewell Address was a very significant document to the United States. In this farewell address Washington's stated that we was stepping down as president after his second term, and that he would not be back for anymore. Along with this important announcement he shared many of his other thoughts about the nations future. One thought he shared was that he thought there should be no political parties. Along with criticizing the idea of party he criticized the factions, he said that both of these things could be harmful to the unity of the states and could tear them apart. One praise he did have was for the federalists and he was a fan of central government. It was his belief that it held the country together, and that this system was better off at making amendments and laws that helped the citizens. He also states again that he believes the United states should stay neutral at times of war between other countries, for it could bring negative effects on the country (why don't we still listen to this idea) . This document was Washington's good bye but also a warning to the people. Advice was what this document had to offer, advice on how to run the country, how to keep it democratic, safe and unified. In this address you can see the love George Washington had for this country and you ca see his genuine interest in the success of this nation.

LAD #6: Washington's Proclamation of Neutrality

To summarize  "The Proclamation of Neutrality 1793", Washington is saying that in an effort to preserve the nation and allow the new nation to flourish and grow, the United Sates will remain completely neutral. He is saying this at a time when there are many great European super powers. He also states that any American who breaks this act will be punished under the laws of the new constitution. By breaking this act they will not receive the protection of the United States.

Picture for LAD#5

  
Sorry Mr.DeCarlo for the picture error, here is this one, sorry its not funny like the other one.

Republican Motherhood Blog

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

      The revolutionary war transformed women’s role as seen in Document B, by placing emphasis on women receiving an education. During the war people realized that they need strong educated leaders in the future and the people who educated their future were house wives. The more educated the wife was the more she will teach her son and the better he will be for the country. There more influence on the children the better the future will be.

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

Even with this new recognition, the women’s sole purpose was to educate her son (document B). By having her main purpose to educate and raise her son, it constricted her to the house and only taking care of and teaching them in a way that is acceptable by society (Document D).

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

They were the head of the house, they controlled everything. The future of society, they took care of the children that would one day become in charge. "But the influence of woman is not limited to the domestic circle.  Society is her empire, which she governs at will…” this quote shows how the women was in control of society and what would become of the future of it.

Part 2:

1.       Describe the setting.

 The setting to me looks like a nicer home for the time, with the print patterned couch in the back and the corner of the tapestry hanging on the wall in the back ground.

2.      Who serves at the center of the portrait and why?  How does the woman look?  How is she “republican” rather than aristocratic?

The center of this portrait is Cleary the Mother, because she is the one who is most important in the house hold, she takes care of and teaches the children (or "the future"). The future is literally being held in her hands. She looks clean and refined but not to the extent where she is flaunting her wealth, she looks engaged with her children. She looks "republican" in the sense that she is dressed plainly but nice, she is not wearing a Whig (popular at the time). She looks more comfortable with her children and aristocratic person would not be because, they tend to hand their kids of the be raised and do not get to know them as well.

3.      What values do her sons exhibit?

His main value would be his love for America, because he is wearing Red, white and blue. Also at first I did not think this was a boy, because he looks rather feminine. Which could possibly mean he is more accepting of women’s roles in society.

4. is there significance to the position of Mrs. Tilgham’s arm?

She is holding her children close, as in to show her influence will strike close to the children and also that her views will show through them.



LAD#5: Federalist #10

1. Why are factions so difficult to eliminate?
They are difficult because of the large differences in opinions . The opinions change from person to person , there are differences in amounts or wealth and the amounts of property owned . As long as there are these differences the different opinions are really unavoidable.

2. If factions cannot be removed then how can they be controlled?
The article we read says that there are two ways to control them. The first way would be to remove its causes and the second way would be to control it's effects. The removable causes would consist of liberty,  I not each citizen woul have the same interests and opinions .

LAD#4: Revolution Article

1. I did not know George Washington hired someone to write his biography, which he then edited out the unflattering parts of his past.

2.  George Washington never said anything remarkable in any of his speeches (unlike Lincoln) or really ever said anything about the war either.

3. Throughout George Washington's presidency he never commemorated a  day to any battle or the men who died in the war.

4.The revolutionary war was the longest declared war for America.

5. More than 620,000 soldiers died in the civil war, this is the highest death toll compared to any other war.

Those teeth sure got in the way of talking!

LAD #3: Declaration of Independence

1. Democratic Principles

 To summarize the principles in the Declaration of Independence, it states that all men have certain unalienable rights, that all men are created equal and that they can peruse "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness". Also from this the people have the right to choose how they are being governed, and have the choice to change that. The main principle of this was freedom and independence for their colonies.

 

2. List a handful of grievances:

Some grievances include placing taxes on the colonists with out there consent, Depriving the colonist of the benefit of having a jury at trail, dissolving representative houses that opposed the king (just for not liking them).  Another big grievance of the colonies was that the king cut off all trade with other parts of the world (beside the mother country). The issue of not letting foreigners be naturalized in to the colonies was also brought up on the list of grievances.

3. The Conclusion

To summarize the conclusion, the colonists have tried to warn the British that there attempts at legislator and ruling are unwanted and unjustifiable. They also remind the British why they left in the first place to come to the new world. Then the colonists formally denounce their separation from England, “FREE AND INDEPENTANT STATES”. They say to the crown that they ought to dissolved there power in the new world. And they say that now that they are independent states they have the power to wage war, make peace, form alliances and establish their own commerce and any other act they wish to do.

 

 

LAD#2: Zenger Trial

1. Who was John Peter Zenger?
John Peter Zenger was the printer and editor of the New York Weekly Journal, an opposition newspaper to the Governor
William Cosby.

2. What was the controversy over his charges? Talk about Hamilton's defense.
The controversy was that Zenger was charged with seditious libel, which by definition means "
Written or spoken words, pictures, signs, or other forms of communication that tend to defame, discredit, criticize, impugn, embarrass, challenge, or question the government, its policies, or its officials; speech that advocates the overthrow of the government by force or violence or that incites people to change the government by unlawful means." (The Free Dictionary by Farley). The controversy was that in order for it to be libel it had to be false,but it was just offensive and true. Hamilton made an appeal to a jury to judge both the law and the facts, the result was that it was acquitted.

3. What influence did his case have on American governmental tradition?
Its influence on American governmental traditions was the tradition of freedom of press.

4. What is the lasting significance of his trial? Explain.
The lasting significance in his trail was the affirmation of freedom of speech in America. This opened up new ways for ideas to be shard and not get in any real trouble for saying there ideas or opinions.

LAD#1: MC + FO of CT

1) What concepts are included in the Mayflower Compact?
In the concepts in the Mayflower Compact include having a set of equal laws, making laws and putting together a constitution and also choosing officers to meet and discuss ,plan for the general good of the colony.

2) How does the Mayflower Compact reflect and attachment to both the "Old" and "New" worlds?
It reflects an attachment to the "old" world right from the beginning by saying " We... the Loyal Subjects of ...Sovereign Lord King James... Having undertaken for the Glory of God, and Advancement of the Christian Faith, and the Honour of our King and Country, a Voyage to plant the first Colony in the northern Parts of Virginia", they are saying they are loyal to the king and will create a new colony for him. Where the "new" world part comes in at the end is when the compact says that these men will choose officers to govern them and to make decisions for the good of the colony.

3) How did the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut differ from the Mayflower Compact?
The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut differ greatly, they are a step by step order and very straight forward.Its more of a set up or a plan for the government to run. It has specific jobs with tasks. The Mayflower compact is not as specific as the Orders and does not have as much detail.

4) What prompted the colonists of Connecticut to take this approach to government, i.e.: use of a written Constitution?
Its an assurance to have a set government, it makes them feel secure and stable. Also when it is written out there is proof that these laws exist.

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?
It shows that the colonists really didn't want one person or persons to have to much power and control. They didn't want to have another king.They reflect fear in the amount of time they limit the governor from being in charge. Also the fact that they have such a strict voting procedure for the Secretaries. Another way for them is by separating into my sections for the towns, so they can have even representatives to make it more fair.  

Mayflower Compact


The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

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