LAD #7: Washington's Farewell Address

Address and Summarize

This speech is about George Washington retiring from office after serving 2 terms. He was looking forward to his retirement. He would have retired during his first term but he did not want to leave the United States in the bad state it was in. Overall, he was happy with what he saw. He truly thought the constitution would last and be influential in the future. The second part of his farewell is talking about how well the government is doing now. He addresses the fact the small and large areas, in the end will benefit each other. Especially, since each has resources and   pieces that others are dependent on. The north and south were dependent on each other for trade and agriculture. In addition, the east and west help distribute and share products, that are not produces by the other. This shows the strength and security of the nation. He also believes that the unity of the states is essential. He specifically states that no matter what is happening the states must stay strong and unified as one. Those who do not listen to this Constitution should be considered a threat to the society. Washington also warns the possible political groups. They could result in riots and violence which could disturb the unity of the states. Additionally, he states that they should stick to their good morals and virtues. He strongly suggests the people who owe money should really pay off their debts, to make sure the economy is running smoothly. He feels everyone needs to be honest in society. Lastly, he closes the whole farewell talking about how it is important for the United States to remain neutral. However, he did support trade only in a economical way. This is a very important document today.

LAD #6: Washington's Proclamation of Neutrality

Address and Summarize 
In April 1793, George Washington claimed that the United States will remain neutral during a war. The war he was specifically talking about was between Austria, Prussia, Sardinia, Great Britain  and United Netherlands vs. France. He states that if any citizen that is caught helping in any type of war effort will not be protected anymore by the United States. In addition  these people will be considered betrayers of their country and get punished under American laws.

Republican Motherhood Blog

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

The Revolutionary war brought women a whole new role in their society than they had ever had before. Women were usually expected to look after the house and kids. But women contributed to the war effort while their husbands were gone. With these new responsibilities women of the revolution began their roles in society. The Revolution caused and let women have a chance to step up and contribute to their communities. Soon into the revolution the colonial women had new responsibilities such as educating themselves and taking care their husbands properties.  The education allowed them to pass on the education to their children and teach them the importance  of government and liberty.

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

Women were not taken serious, those who wanted to become more important and influential in their communities. People thought women were not able to do anything except for being a house wife. The common belief that most people during this time period is women should only take care of the house. They did not realize what more they had to offer. The idea of women having more power in the colonies is unacceptable. It they did not fulfilled their responsibilities in the house they were not accepted as the others who did.

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

It allowed women during that time and future to realized that they should have opportunities for different roles in their societies rather than just being a housewife. By becoming more educated and wanting to become responsible for more important things. Women kept on pushing harder and harder to achieve this goal.

 Describe the setting

The setting is the mother sitting on the couch with her two sons but they are missing a father. However, it seems they are all happy. Even though there is not much light.

Who serves at the center of the portrait and why? How does the women look? How is she "republican" rather than aristocratic?

The center of the portrait is the mother of the two kids this is because she is holding the two kids. The mother looks like a young and wealthy mother. She is a "republican" because this picture shows that she is taking care of her kids. Not a servant that she hired like the aristocratic would do. In addition, since her husband is missing it is implying that she is more independent than other women.

What values do her son's exhibit?

The sons look like they have a really close bond with their mother because they are close together in the picture.

Is there a significance to the position of Mrs. Tilgham's arm?

I think the significance is that her arms is holding her children close to her because she must have spend more time with her children. This is because they all care for each other and she is showing her natural mother instincts.

LAD #5: Federalist #10

1. Why are factions so difficult to eliminate?
• They are so difficult to eliminate because they are inevitable part of the society. There are ways a couple of ways that a person could deal with factions. Which is either removing them completely or controlling their effects. In order, to actually eliminate them is to have each person have the same thoughts, opinions, and beliefs. The other option of controlling their effects would make one group happy but leave another group unhappy. However, both of these options have some positives and negatives even though it goes against everything colonists fought for during the Revolutionary War. It is the opposite of what America stands for. Trying to eliminate factions would have to deal with the compromise of independence and democracy which colonists are not in favor for.
2. If factions cannot be removed then how can they be controlled?
• There are two ways to control fractions, as I have stated above. The first is to give every person the same opinions, passions, and interests which will remove their liberty and democracy. The problem with this is that controlling liberty is very hard to do in society and especially within the political aspects of American's lives. The other option is to prevent the existence of alike interests in a majority of people by removing their freedom. Therefore, the only way to really control factions if they can not be eliminated is to get rid of American's freedom which they fought against the British for.

LAD #4 - Revolution Article

List 5 things that you have learned from the article "Rethinking the Revolution":

1. I never realized that the Revolutionary War was fought at a close range to maximize the effectiveness of the weaponry during the 18th Century.
2. I learned that every one of the original 13 Continental Army generals that were appointed in 1775 had died only within a decade. This means that every member of the Revolutionary generation was gone. Ultimately, results to the memories and thoughts of the war to change because the people passing on the ideas and memories did not experience them first hand, unlike the Civil War.
3. I did not know that many civilians had also suffered heavily in deaths during the War of Independence. The perished from diseases that were spread by the soldiers on both sides. Civilians also died in frontier Indian attacks.
4. It was surprising to read that the War of Independence was seen as a lesser war-less demanding, less painful, less costly, and less vital. The popular interest was more into the Civil War. The Civil War drew attention because it had to deal with slavery, self-government, and the very survival of the United States.
5. The Revolutionary War was  America's longest declared war and lasted more than eight years. However, the Civil War was more bloody and it had the greatest loss in the   number of American lives.

LAD #3: Declaration of Independence

Summarize the Declaration of Independence in 3 parts 1.democratic principles, 2.list a handful of grievances, and 3. the conclusion

1. This constitution provided many new ideas during the time of 1776. It benefited the people of America because it gave them liberty as long as they remained in some type of boundaries. These ideas presented in the Declaration of Independence were democratic. For instance, the it stated that all men are created equal. Meaning it includes: the poor, wealthy, and blacks. In addition, it states that every person has life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. The government cannot take any of these rights away from the people. Another democratic principle in this document is that if some reason the government goes against their obligations the people have the choice whether or not they are to leave office. These democratic principles are a main part of the constitution because it was made for the people and their freedom.

2.  The Declaration of Independence does not only include the democratic principles but it also contains a list of handful grievances. These grievances were America's grievances from being under Britain's rule to remind the people that as long as they are following the laws. Nothing unjust can happen to them by the government. The list of grievances were very long. It included:    protected against that the King, depriving the people from innocence until proven guilty by a jury, taxation without representation and basically depriving the people from their human born rights.

3. Therefore, the Declaration of Independence was created for the people guaranteeing them their human rights that they were deprived of before and making sure they had a strong and fair government  Mostly importantly, it officially separated the colonies from Britain's rule and unfair treatment of the king. Overall, this document is important because it finally allows America to be free and have control of their own lives that are fair.

LAD #2: John Peter Zenger

1. Who was John Peter Zenger?

• He came from Germany to New York City in 1710. He worked under Bradford and he was an apprentice of the New York Gazette's Printer. He later became a publisher and journalist. He often wrote about his opposition against Cosby who prosecuted Governor Dam 

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

• It was said that Zenger was writing false information in his journals against Cosby. This was controversial because Hamilton stated that his writings were true and he could not be convicted for writing the truth.

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

• It ruined American traditions. The trial exemplified that juries could nullify unjust laws.

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

• The major advancement was the freedom of the press. Due to this outcome, newspapers were allowed to criticize things as long as they were true and not false. 

LAD #1 Mayflower Compact & Fundamental Orders of Connecticut:

1.  What Concepts are included in the Mayflower Compact?

• The Mayflower Compact states that the settlers agree to come from the New World to establish the first colony in Virginia. In addition, this document shows the loyalty to the king and some type of  government being formed.

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

• The Compact reflects the "Old" world because the settlers in a way promises a life of the "Old" world. They are still loyal to King James. In addition, they have named the king "Defender of the faith". This nickname shows the respect they have for the king, even though they are in the New World now. At the same time, it reflects ideas of the "New " world. Such as, making their own laws at their own benefit of the colony. This is showing the idea that even though they are still loyal to the king. The settlers believe they can still run this new colony on their own.

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

• Both of these document dealt with the formation of some type of government. However, the Mayflower Compact was more general than the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut. The Mayflower Compact established a framework of government for Plymouth. However, the other document was an early document of self-governance. It was more specific and dealt with how each process is carried out and how it works. It included an general assembly that met at different times in the year.

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

• The settlers had no formal set of rules to follow. Therefore, to have a more organized colony that is stronger than before. They needed a set up of official rules to follow that will eventually create an unified government.

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?

• This document forms a foundation of a democratic government. This helped people get a representation in the government. By allowing proper elections which eliminates the fear of usurping. This helps the people stay happy that they have a say. In addition, boundaries were created that limited the power in a specific group.

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