Essays on Revolutionary War

- The Roles of the African American and the Indian People during the Revolutionary War

During the revolutionary war, the Americans allowed the blacks to enlist in the American army promising them that at the end of the war, they would be granted freedom. Upon the promise of freedom, they were up and rolling in the war and were ready to fight for the end of slavery and mistreatments for as long as they were in America. They therefore were influential in the revolutionary war; they did not only fight for the Revolution which would offer justice, they thought of their own liberty and freedom. The Indians were also included in the Native Americans’ ...

Art is a collection of different human events and the results of those events. This project emphasizes on the paintings done by different artists in America and what the artists had in mind during the time when they did these paintings. The paintings are found in the statutory hall. There are varied emotions depicted by the artists that define the history of America before independence. These paintings are of much importance even to the current generation and help one to understand better the history of America by just having a look at the images. These places the images in their immediate ...

The American history has come a long way since the fifteenth century to the twenty-first century. Across the protracted arc of the American history, there are various significant events that have shaped America. The history of the American nation is extremely rich and involves a number of events such as the revolutionary war, the ratification of the US constitution, the 1824 elections, the Jacksonian democracy, the 1812 war, the great depression, and the Second World War amongst others. However, three specific events; the American Revolution, the Great Depression and the Second World War, inexplicably determined the progression of America as a country. ...

There is no question that, as the American colonies grew, a number of hardships were faced and subsequently overcome by its European settlers and later colonialists. Three men, John Smith, Benjamin Franklin, and John Adams, are often discussed in the context of the new land they encountered, the new government and its guiding principles they either formed or attempted to form, and the new culture that developed from the efforts they applied. All three men, in their own respective manner, were revolutionary in their approach to facing these challenges and displayed unique skills in the art of literary persuasion.

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When the colonists came to North America, they shared the kings and politics with citizens who remained in Great Britain. Parliament had the ability to enact laws that affected life and trade in the thirteen colonies, but these laws were passed to benefit the British economy and not the colonists. In addition, the colonists were not given any representatives to support their arguments in Parliament. Benjamin Franklin wrote, “. . . a right to lay internal taxes was never supposed to be in Parliament, as we are not represented there “ (Digitalhistory.uh.edu). The issues the people living in the British colonies held were ...

Introduction

As engraved on the tombstone "A Soldier of the Revolution', Joseph Plumb Martin was indeed an ordinary soldier who died amidst poverty in 1850. He was an ordinary person who served bravely in the Continental Army during the American Revolution. He is best known for his memoir titled 'A Narrative of Some of the Adventures, Dangers and Sufferings of a Revolutionary Soldier', which was first published anonymously in 1830. In this memoir, he gave a vivid account of all that transpired in the battlefield in front of his eyes. His account of war is devoid of any embellishment of war heroes. ...

Book Review: Realistic Visionary A Portrait of George Washington

Introduction Realistic Visionary: A Portrait of George Washington by Peter Henriques tries to explain the first president of the United States of America as a person and not a symbol as most books have done. It is because it focusses on both his public and private life. The author looks at the reputation of George Washington as he tries to merge them with the facts about him. The book describes the first president as a war hero who is very serious and uptight. It means that the book explains the character of the president and relates it with the way he ...

Introduction

The shared history between America and Mexico can be dated back during the Texas Revolution of 1835-1836, and the Mexican-American War of 1846-1848. As a result, several treaties had been signed in culminating differences between the two nations. For example, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and the Gadsden Purchase comprise some of the agreements made between the two nations. In the 19th century, America claimed Louisiana as part of its territory and was rightfully acquired during the Louisiana Purchase in 1803. These confrontations resulted into conflict as Spain opposed to the America's claim, stipulating that the western boundaries ...

Summary of the highlights of the subject covered by the book

The book George Washington in the American Revolution by James Thomas Flexner is a book that covers the period of the revolutionary war in the United States of America. The book captures the key moments of George Washington; from the time of his selection as the commander of Continental Army to the moment he resigned and handed over his sword to the American Congress in the year 1783. The author covers that period and places much focus on the personal experience of George Washington in the army, while at the same time dwelling a little on the revolution in other colonies. ...

The beginnings of West Point Military Academy can be traced back to the earliest days of the independent nation of The United States of America and Commander George Washington. Used as a strategically placed fort during the Revolutionary War, West Point, located along the Hudson River, demonstrated its importance during the war. Also during the pivotal and important events of the Revolutionary War, Washington was aware that the fledgling nation that had depended on foreign engineers and native ones that were of “dubious quality” for critical engineering information during the seven years of war. Washington believed that the new nation ...

Introduction

The periods between 1740 and 1900 carry with it great historical moments that cannot be over emphasized. During this period, there were events that largely affected people’s expectations and relationships with their governments in a magnificent way. Throughout the world, especially in Europe, there were significant changes that took place that either changed the geopolitics of some regions or brought about different issues of conflict. Different periods between 1740 and 1900 were mainly characterized by revolutionary wars, a factor that greatly affected people’s expectations concerning the relationship with their respective governments. One of the wars that were experienced ...

Thesis: As of the present time, the absence of democracy and Western ideals of peace in areas such as Ukraine and North Korea emphasizes a possibility of America failing to act as a global police because one move they make may be read differently by the opposing side and declare war, which America is trying to prevent. - Since the end of the Cold War, the United States had been active to stop the onset of war or conflict in highly tensed nations which were either marred by terrorism or the lack of democracy under the Wilsonian foreign policy made ...

The American Revolution is the political era between 1765 and 1783 when the Thirteen American Colonies disintegrated from the British Empire and formed an independent nation today called the United States of America. The Americans rejected the parliament authority to extract taxes from citizens without elected representatives in 1765. This battle continues until 1783 after the British sent combat troops to maintain peace, leading to the today called the American Revolutionary War (Fradin 12). The American Revolution had specific political goals while the creation of the new republic created some different effects on women, blacks and Indians.

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Which Americans enjoyed the freedoms discussed in the Revolutionary War and in the founding of the United States? Which groups did not? How do you think Americans explained the gap between the rhetoric and reality of freedom? The Revolution in America was primarily made by the working classes and the middle classes such as tradesmen and professionals who advocated greater political and religious freedoms for themselves and their families. After the Revolutionary War it was these groups who enjoyed a certain degree of freedom according to the Articles of Confederation and later the Declaration of Independence. Initially, the landed ...

Originally the colonists came to American to get away from religious oppression. Seeking a life of their own they believed they could live more freely here, with a representative in the government in Britain. Essentially it would be like having Britain watch over them without experiencing the suffocation of Britain’s rule. While Americans still saw themselves as English, England saw the American colonies as a mere economic opportunity and refused them many of their requests. To the English, the American colonists were not as good as they were. This arrangement did not work and eventually a dispute broke out between Britain and ...

The American revolutionary war officially came to an end in 1783 after Paris Treaty, and there was a growing discontentment and frustration with the articles of confederation. There was a growing desire for reforms to replace the confederation, which was expressed by General George Washington in writing after the end of the revolutionary war. Even after the war, there was an observation of growing disillusionment, characterized by an intense political environment in the 1780’s. During the period under the rule of the articles of confederation, the founders of the nation were undermined in their creation (Behn, 2014). The period was ...

Introduction

During the American Revolution, many women took active part in both the American and British armies. Apart from direct participation, many women also contributed to the revolution indirectly. In the 18th century America, women’s role in the society was limited to the boundary of home as child bearer and home maker. Politics, military activities and even social activities were almost 100% an all-male affair (Brooks 2013). Therefore, it was not easy for women in that era to directly participate in the American Revolution. Still, thousands of women participated. The American Revolution started when England put in place ...

- Introduction Although the United States is a young nation, she has had a background that is full of conflict. Because the birth of the United States was born from a bloody conflict with Britain, it seems unsurprising that much of the early days of the nation was also full of conflict. Some of these conflicts were necessary conflicts, while others, looking back with perfect hindsight, were more avoidable. Regardless of how avoidable or unavoidable the conflicts in the United States of America were during the early years of the colony, however, they were very important for the development of wartime ...

Aside from the Revolutionary War, where Americans fought against the British troops for independence, the American Civil War is the only other war in which freedom forms the basis. Consequently, from the differing cultures between the Native Americans and Europeans to the slavery of the black race after the formation of the United States, historians record an evolution of the understanding of freedom among the people. For instance, during the Declaration of Independence, freedom found a revolved around the emancipation of white Americans from the forces of Great Britain. However, slavery remained legal in the newly formed United States of ...

Prior the Revolutionary War of between 1775 and 1783, Britain was in control of its American colony, much to the chagrin of the latter. With the colonization came laws of governance imposed on the Americans as a form of dominance by the British forces. With the forced management and the increasing need for independence among the colonized nation, the resulting tense relations were inevitable if not expected. Boston city was no different as its people continued to repel the presence of the Britons in its society. Consequently, on March 5, 1770, a confrontation between people from both sides, in Boston Massachusetts, ...

Often in film depictions of historical events, especially those of major wars, events and emotions are exaggerated for dramatic purposes. This is particularly true of the Revolutionary War, as the cultural romanticism that revolves around our nation’s history holds that conflict up as the defining moment of America’s character. Roland Emmerich’s The Patriot is one such film, giving the American Revolution the 20th century blockbuster treatment by painting a broad, melodramatic picture of the Revolutionary war as being a fight of begrudging soldiers against animalistic tyrants. While the film itself is an exciting, dramatic and thrilling ride, its ...

(Course Name and Number) (Date Submitted) I am of the opinion that the American Revolutionary War was a victory made possible by the responsibility of the colonists. A closer look at the American Revolutionary War would tell that it is for the colonists to win, despite the fact that it posed several disadvantages with regard to engaging in warfare against a very powerful enemy, the British Empire. One must consider that the colonists prior and during the American Revolutionary War relied much on the sheer expanse of the colonies in order to achieve victory over the British Empire. The ...

Whether happening on the American territory or abroad, the major wars did not leave the black society without hope for freedom and more rights. Although initially the hopes were minor, and the thoughts of completely equal treatment were unrealistic, the black slaves and free black people recognized that political rhetoric could be used as a basis for their fight, and it has been used successfully through times, gradually leading to the abolition of slavery and emancipation of the black people. While the wars had different effects on lives of the black people, these effects built up to become the defensive ...

In every event, issue or controversy, it is noticeable that the United States of America possibly finds itself included one way or the other. As the most influential and powerful country in the globe, Americans would argue that these events and issues would likely affect the country even if affected countries or sectors did not call for American involvement. Some people would accept America’s involvement due to the country’s overall capacity and influence while others would be weary for the possible intentions of the Americans in the issue. However, America was not always this active in international, ...

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Democracy in the United States, today, stands on three major pillars or the foundation stones. These pillars are The Declaration of Independence (1776), The US Constitution (1787), and the Bill of Rights (1789). The three documents have the historic significance and have guided Americans for over two centuries on the path of democracy. There is a fourth pillar of the American democracy as well. The fourth "pillar" is the grassroots activism of African-American citizenship during American Revolutionary times. Other marginalized, or excluded groups, such as poor white farmers, women, and "Indians" were excluded from the "cornerstone" documents. Thomas Paine's democracy ...

George Washington’s crossing of the Delaware is one of the most iconic images in American history; as such, there has been quite a bit of historiography on the subject itself. This latest entry into the scholarship of the Battle of Trenton, George Washington’s Surprise Attack: A New Look at the Battle that Decided the Fate of America, is a wonderful entry that taught me a lot about this fascinating battle in American history. At first, I was somewhat daunted by the books 600+ page length – how detailed could a recounting of a single battle of the Revolutionary War be? – but as ...

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Mythology and mythological stories are stories that transcend time and society. They are present in almost every society and they share many of the same characteristics even though the languages may not be the same. In mythologythe stories are often set in the past, filled with remarkable characters, feature heroic or mysterious events, and convey a positive message about their nation or its people (Burrows et al 1999). For America, some of these stories are Paul Bunyan, Johnny Appleseed or Rip Van Winkle. The story of Rip Van Winkle is the first tale of American Mythology and after ...

How Race, Class and Gender Shaped the Development of the U.S. We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. This statement is the first line of the second paragraph of the Declaration of Independence and many U.S. citizens have committed this sentence to memory. This premise has become one of the very foundations the United States was built upon yet gender, race and class conflicts remain ingrained in the country’s ...

The revolutionary war of colonial America represented, for many, a period of romantic idealism facing the totalitarian regime of the world’s largest empire. The British Empire largely considered American liberty to be a minor colonial dispute until the war opened up on the world stage with the participation of France and Spain. The French aristocrat and military officer Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier De La Fayette, usually referred to simply as Lafayette, remains one of the decisive figures in the struggle for American independence because of his efforts to broaden the scope of the revolution’s goals, ...

Introduction

This paper will discuss the use of classicism in three works of art that are related to George Washington. The first art form is the painting from Charles Wilson Peale of General Washington made after he won the battles of Trenton and Princeton at the time of the revolutionary war. Next, the farewell address written by President Washington in 1796 after he decided to relinquish his presidential role and shared his wisdom to maintain unity and warned them against maintaining alliances with foreign nations. Finally, the letter from General Washington in 1778 to Governor Clinton was written to ask ...

‘Instructor’s Name’

The influence and role of Virginia leading up to and in the American Revolution The American Revolution was the singularly important event of the modern history, as it marked the birth of a government which was responsible to the will of the people. The revolutionary war which lasted between the years 1765 and 1783, ended with the colonies separating from the British Empire and the new nation of Unites States of America being born. Virginia had a huge role to play in this revolutionary war, by producing some of the great revolutionary leaders and orators like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson ...

In 1620 a ship ‘Mayflower’ with the first colonists on board docked on the coast of the New World land. They left their Motherland in search of place where their religious views would not be suppressed and where they could love according to their own code of morality. And ever since no matter what the settlers did, their strivings were aimed to gain full independence from Britain. There had always been conflicts, but in 1775 the wish to separate backed with strong sense of national identity and to create new democratic and free country reached its climax. The years 1775-1783 ...

At the Battle of Cowpens in South Carolina on January 17, 1781, throughout the Revolutionary War (1775-83), American troops under Brigadier General Daniel Morgan (1736-1802) attacked British armies under Lieutenant Colonel Banastre Tarleton (1754-1833). The Americans exacted substantial setbacks on the British, and the fight was a defining moment in the war's Southern campaign. American rifles, despised by Britain's expert troopers, demonstrated devastatingly successful in this engagement. More than 800 British troops were executed, wounded or caught. The Americans endured not exactly 100 setbacks in the first Patriot triumph to show that they could whip a comparative British constrain without any ...

The historic fiction written by Jeff Shaara, The Glorious Cause is set in America when it was a new country and tracks the Revolutionary War. It uses the literary device of telling the story from the viewpoints of all the commanding generals of both sides. In this manner, one chapter might be titled “Washington“and tell the story from his prospective. The chapter entitled “Cornwallis” would give not just the facts about how he participated but also how he saw them. Because of this there is no traditional “main character” as the protagonist. Instead there is a steadily shifting almost bird’ ...

The Formation of the U.S. Federal Government

ABSTRACT Review of the movie "The Patriot" provides a vastly entertaining supposition of the efforts of the South Carolina colony's Continental Army actions in fighting the British Empire's army on the road to creating the federal government. Admittedly, loosely based on important characters in this vital area of American history as well as combinations of important battles making up dynamic and visually exciting scenes, "The Patriot" serves more as a springboard for academic investigation of the facts depicted fictionally in the movie specifically connected to the main character of Benjamin Martin based on ...

The Significance of Shay’s Rebellion: US History

Shay’s Rebellion is a rebellion that started on August 29, 1978. It was an armed uprising which took place in the Western and central part of Massachusetts. The rebellion is named after the veteran and one of the rebel leaders called Daniel Shays (Browne, 2003). Several factors contributed to the start of this uprising. These include, a government which was fiscally harsh and had been instituted in 1785 the debt problems of the state, a credit squeeze which had been caused by the absence of hard currency and difficulties which were financial and related to the economic depression which was after ...

In a way, it could be argued that money was one of the main forces behind the Revolutionary War. Although a lot of people think the Boston Tea Party stated the American Revolution, the story actually began in 1763 with the conclusion of the French and Indian War. That was when the British started taxing the Americans to recoup their losses. The Revolutionary War (1775-1783) lasted over 8 years because the number of combatants kept increasing and ultimately, both the Americans and the British paid economically, socially, and politically for it.

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Introduction

There is no event in the American history that was so improbable during its time has been seen to be inevitable as the American Revolution; it is among the greatest turning points in western civilization. It began in 1763 when the British probed the Great Britain intrusions into their civil lies and economic progress. The American Revolution was founded on several ideas and events which, combined resulted in a social and political separation of the British possessions from the home country and a cleaving of its former colonies into one sovereign and independent nation. The critical precursor to the revolution was ...

Introduction

This essay is based on the topic of America Revolutionary War. The War is also known as the American War of Independence. The war began between the Great Britain and thirteen colonies of British in North America. The American Revolutionary War was a conflict that resulted in the separation of the United States from the Great Britain. The duration of the war was from the year 1775 from 1783. The war had a significant impact on the American society. The impact of the war was in terms of political, economic, and social variations. The main focus of this is to discuss ...

Analysis of Two Leaders Leadership

Introduction Studies done on early leadership revealed that leaders were different from other individuals and initiated the search for characteristics or traits which differentiated leaders from other people. Early leadership research studies indicated that great men such as Jefferson, Washington, Roosevelt and Lincoln had different traits as compared to average people (Bryman, 1996). As implied by the great man theory, leaders have specific in born characteristics or traits which separates them from other people. This led to the classification of the traits into three classes namely; physical traits (which includes muscular build, height and appearance), abilities (including speech ...

One of the most important factors to consider when discussing the military in early North America is that each colony had its own militia organization that theoretically was supposed to include all able-bodied white males who were generally expected to provide their own weapons. These militias were also called up in the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, the Mexican War and the Civil War, as well as the various wars against the Native Americans. In a country that had a weak central government—and none at all during the colonial era—along with a string distrust of standing armies of the ...

Introduction

The revolutionary war was basically an independence war in the United States. The war was between the thirteen colonies and Great Britain where it grew gradually into the world war. This war was between Britain, the United States, France, Spain and countries like Netherlands. The result of this war was the recognition of the European recognition of independence of US as well as the American victory. The revolution war resulted from the American Revolution. The British based their concentration on taxation of the colonies in order to get the finances to facilitate the war .This became very expensive ...

Values are defined as learned, emotionally charged, relatively enduring, epistemology grounded and represented moral conceptualizations that assist us in making judgments and in preparations us to take action (Baker, 24). In simple terms the choices we make and priorities we set are basically founded on the values we hold. The usage of this concept encompasses personal values as well as communal values. America and its citizenry have the embodiment of concepts and ideals that they stand for. American values provide the basis for judgments about what is vital for any nation to rise and succeed. The fundamental values that ...

The colonists were increasingly at odds with Great Britain and he powers that they were holding over the people in the new world. Although the colonists had no representation in Parliament, they were being taxed at increasingly heavy rates and forced to fall ever strict laws. One of the newer laws that infuriated colonists was that Britain now demanded that they be sent to England to be tried for offenses that were committed in the colonies. As the more influential members of the colonies were agitated, they began to write circular letters. These letters were started by one ...

The American army is a branch of the larger United States Armed Forces. This is the largest in terms of size and numbers and oldest established branch of the United States military. Its originality comes from the continental army that was formed on 14th June 1775 before United States was established. It deals with on land based military activities and it main responsibility is to ensure peace and security on land for all the American citizens. The United States Army has gone through tremendous changes and alterations over the years. Having been established officially on the 3rd of June ...

The United States Constitution did not originally have a Bill of Rights, but during the time when the Constitution was being written, the Founding Fathers were very concerned about the potential for individual rights' abuse by the government. Some of the Founding Fathers were against the addition of a Bill of Rights to the Constitution, but eventually, the concern about the government using its power to abuse the rights of citizens won out over the fear of not giving the government enough power (Cuddihy). The first ten amendments to the United States Constitution were added and are now called the Bill ...

Introduction

George Washington was born in Westmoreland County, Virginia on 22nd February 1732 (Benge, 11).He schooled exclusively in colonial Virginia. During the American Revolution, he took up a duty of a general and commander-in-chief of the colonial armies (Benge, 14). Later, he served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797 and passed on two years later. However, Washington has remained one of the memorable figures in American history. Notably, he bears a great historical significance in the United States of America. This paper seeks to identify and explore on the significance of George Washington in the American ...

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Born on the 14th day in the month of January 1741 in Norwich Benedict Arnold legacy has run for centuries. Generations after a generation, his life history continues to be taught and passed. Born to a successful businessman, Arnold was expected to be learned son just like the other children from rich families. However, the life of Arnold took another turn when his father got into alcoholism after two of his children succumbed to yellow fever. This got the family into a deeper financial problem which saw Arnold drop out of school. Arnold’s life took another turn after these episodes ...

Pre revolutionary period was a period of woman controversies where on one hand they, the women, were totally traditional with limited roles while on the other hand they were influenced by revolutionary spirit. The revolution brought drastic change in the life styles of women. Women before the Revolutionary War were only involved in domestic activities like taking care of the house, cooking, taking care of children, cleaning and were restricted to husband’s likes and dislikes. Additionally, they were not considered as superior members of the society and had suppressed rights. The American Revolution, 1775-1783, brought a new turn in the ...

Slavery in the United States could be considered one of the darkest moments of early American history as the newly established nation had caused one of the largest migrations of slaves through the Atlantic. African Americans and Africans were forced to let go of their traditions, identity, and human rights as they are treated as animals without rights to freedom. Many slaves had opted to stay quiet and accept their fate while a few had tried to fight back and learn the methods in fighting those in power and subsequently call out for their rights. While a few had tried to ...

Abstract

The American Revolutionary War began in 1775 and ended in 1783. Originally, the war was fought by the British on one side and the Americans on the other side, but developed into a war between the Great Britain on one side and United States, France, Spain and Netherlands on the other side. In 1783, the United States of America and the British government signed a treaty to cease fighting, and this marked the official separation of United States from the British rule; the treaty officially recognized the existence of United States as a sovereign state. From the onset, this paper examines the ...

There is no denying that a great deal of myth and lore surrounding George Washington and the creation of the American nation. Every country needs its creation legends; America is nearly unique because she is so young, and much of what occurred in the context of her formation is well-documented and well-known. George Washington himself has become something of a hero to the American people; an enduring symbol of the bravery and tenacity that was necessary to overthrow British rule and found an independent nation. He was, however, a reluctant leader, wary of the power he had been given and its ability ...

The revolutionary war, taking place from April, 19, 1775 and ending on September, 3, 1783, is one of the important turning points in the history of United States of America. Anne M. Todd gives a thoughtful insight into the circumstances leading to war, the battle locations, weapons used during the war, and the crucial authorities leading the war in her book (The Revolutionary War). According to Todd, the Revolutionary War occurred because the colonists wanted to separate from the Great Britain, and form an independent nation. A series of legislative mistakes by the British parliament emboldened the revolutionaries call for ...

Introduction

Letters From an American Farmer by Hector St. John de Crèvecœur, written around 1782, is a series of 12 letters written by Michel Guillaume Jean de Crèvecœur , a Frenchman who was naturalized as an American, who lived from December 31, 1735 – November 12, 1813. The letters were written before the American Revolutionary War as if to an interested European about the unique customs, enterprises, philosophies, and government style of the new American people who were subject to the rule of Britain across the ocean. His audience makes the tone and rhetoric of the piece very important.

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Silent Cries: A Look at the Influences on Art that impacted the United States Before, During, and After the War Aras Through Four Pictorial Portholes History: it really is his-story. What better way to tell a story than to make sure there are pictures in it? After all, a “picture is worth a thousand words” as the adage goes. Paintings, statues, photos, even architecture, from a given time periods such as the early American Colonial days give new meaning to an event in history. On the flip side, knowing the historical background of a piece of art creates deeper meaning for it and ...

Questions on Patriot Father, Loyalist Son: Benjamin and William Franklin

- What factors caused Benjamin and William Franklin to be so divided on their opinions concerning the American Revolution? The author of the book describes the reasons of American Revolution using the examples of father and his son – Benjamin and William Franklin. Author pays careful attention to the symbolical meaning of Revolution to this family. It was not only the Independence War for Americans but also a stage in their development. As any son wants to be independent and decide on himself so Americans felt it was their time to leave the nest. But William opposed independency. He was ...

The Bill of Rights is an essential part of American government. Not only did the Bill of Rights play an important role in the ratification of the Constitution of the United States, it laid the foundation for the modern legal system. Some of the most important Amendments in the Bill of Rights are the 1st, 6th, 7th, 8th, and 10th. The 1st Amendment is one of the main reasons that people from around the world idolize life in the United States. The 6th, 7th, and 8th Amendments are some of the basic principles that guide the legal system today. ...

America’s Vaguest Conflict

Donald Hickey’s history of the War of 1812 closely examines the international diplomatic incidents and political infighting that shaped what would essentially become America’s second war for survival. The international situation, dominated by the conflict between Britain and France, complicated the exchange of commerce between the new American republic and Great Britain. Hickey’s account of the prelude to war, and the war’s prosecution, reveals that the war’s desultory outcome, which ended in America’s survival, was remarkable in itself considering the incompetent military and administrative performance of the Americans.

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Children's literature can have many purposes - they are often used to entertain, to delight, and to spark imagination. Many are also used to provide children with useful lessons for proper behavior and desirable attitudes. However, one additional benefit that children's literature has is its unique method of discussing adult topics and subjects in front of children in a way that does not offend the status quo, or introduces it to them too harshly. At the turn of the twentieth century, three stories in particular were particularly useful in conveying adult messages to their audience - "Uncle Remus," "Rip Van ...

The War of 1812

In the dawn of the American Revolution against the British government, many reasons have been cited for the rebellion and mini-wars that drove the British troops away from the key cities of the colonies. Aside from the political freedom of the country from the British government, America’s young republic had issues in assuring the protection of their citizens from English troops who took them to their ships and the return of control in territories claimed by tribes and Indians. There was also a threat of hostility between the tribes and the American colonies, adding to the problems in security. ...