Monday, September 29, 2008
Improved thesis
Radicals felt that the relationship with Britain was beyond repair due to Taxation without Representation,the Intolerable Acts, and war. Radicals were overall the most effective and persuasive on achieving their goals.
Friday, September 26, 2008
A Time For Change
The Americas created a government known as the Continental Congress to address the deteriorating relationship between Britain and the colonies. The first and second Continental Congress were shaped by disputes between moderates, radicals and conservatives. Conservatives favored a return to the relationship that existed before the French and Indian war, Moderates maintained that events had not yet necissated a break from Britain, and Radicals favored immediate independence. Radicals were overall the most effective and persuasive on achieving their goals.
Conservatives were comfortable with the relationship that existed befor the French and Indian war. They believe that the answers to problems such as territory and independence was to go back to the way it was before the war. Before the war the right to independence was not as big of an issue as after. Britain controlled everything with no questions asked. Conservatives were not ready to be pulled from their mothers arms and forced to walk.
Moderates felt that the French and Indian war which lasted a total of seven years was not a good enough reason to see their own independence. Therefore to be controlled by Britain was ok with them. To have their voices silenced and their freedom limited was just fine.
Radicals did not appreciate the lack of independence due to Britain. They felt that independence was needed immediatly. They showed their desire for independence by uprising and revolting against the British country. One example of this would be the attack on the import of tea due to the added tax. Even though Britain had lowered the cost on tea, American tea drinkers felt that this was a shaddy attempt to force them to except British principles. To them principles were far more important than price. One thing that the continental congress drew up was a declaration of rights, making their move toward independence.
Conservatives, Moderates, and Radicals each helped shape and form the Continental Congress. Some were ready for independence while others weren't. Radicals were the most persuasive and effective because no matter what anyone said....It was time for a change!
Conservatives were comfortable with the relationship that existed befor the French and Indian war. They believe that the answers to problems such as territory and independence was to go back to the way it was before the war. Before the war the right to independence was not as big of an issue as after. Britain controlled everything with no questions asked. Conservatives were not ready to be pulled from their mothers arms and forced to walk.
Moderates felt that the French and Indian war which lasted a total of seven years was not a good enough reason to see their own independence. Therefore to be controlled by Britain was ok with them. To have their voices silenced and their freedom limited was just fine.
Radicals did not appreciate the lack of independence due to Britain. They felt that independence was needed immediatly. They showed their desire for independence by uprising and revolting against the British country. One example of this would be the attack on the import of tea due to the added tax. Even though Britain had lowered the cost on tea, American tea drinkers felt that this was a shaddy attempt to force them to except British principles. To them principles were far more important than price. One thing that the continental congress drew up was a declaration of rights, making their move toward independence.
Conservatives, Moderates, and Radicals each helped shape and form the Continental Congress. Some were ready for independence while others weren't. Radicals were the most persuasive and effective because no matter what anyone said....It was time for a change!
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
ThInK AbOuT It
it upsets me to have others think that they are better than u wen we have all came from the same background, hardships, and struggles. who are u to judge me? im getting my education the only way that i know how and thats through hard work and determination. u act as if your the only one who has had to struggle in life. Its noones fault but yours that u got pregnant at 16 and now u expect me to do the same. u expect me to go down that same pathetic path! u expect me to be another statistic if thats the case then wats the point of me continuin my education if i dont do nuthin with it? u say she's addicted to crack but your addicted to failure, and tell me wats the difference? u spread so many lies so that they can view me as they view u. u say she still aint gettin nowhere in life, i dont care about her GPA of a 4.2. i refuse to end up like u i refuse to be bitter and by the way watch ya own damn kid...or get a babysitter!! no ones going to feel sorry 4 u we chose our own path and now that u've realized the path that u've traveled u want to complain! life gives us all a chance...u just lost the game!
Saturday, September 13, 2008
The Power of Faith
Religion was one of several important motives for colonization. There were many different beliefs, which led to the establishment of colonies for religious purposes. Many governments were ran off of a religious belief, causing religion to play a major role in the establishment of English colonies in North America.
Two major religions were protestanism and catholicism, while other colonies offered religious toleration. Protestants are seperate from the Roman Catholic church according to the Reformation and Catholicism is of the Roman Catholic religion. Religious toleration is the allowance of difference in religious opinion without discrimination.
Many colonies were established for religious purposes such as Plymouth and Maryland. Plymouth became a colonie when seperatist didnt believe that the church of England was changing fast enough. Forty one male passengers among the Mayflower signed a solem pledge known as the Mayflower Compact. Some believe this to be the first American Constitution. Maryland was concieved as a refuge for Catholics by Lord Baltimore in 1649. Maryland also guaranteed religious toleration.
Many governments were ran off of there religious belief. One example of this would be the Massachusetts Bay Colony which started out as a commercial adventure, but soon developed into a theocracy. The church was in supreme authority over all decisions. A woman by the name of Ann Hutchinson dared to defy the the beliefs of the government by stating that she had a direct connnection with God. She was therefore banished and accused of being unfit for their society.
Religion affected these colonies in some of the most drastic ways, whether it was through government, establishment, or just the religion itself. Religion was of much importance and guided the lives of everyday people. This goes to show the power of faith
Two major religions were protestanism and catholicism, while other colonies offered religious toleration. Protestants are seperate from the Roman Catholic church according to the Reformation and Catholicism is of the Roman Catholic religion. Religious toleration is the allowance of difference in religious opinion without discrimination.
Many colonies were established for religious purposes such as Plymouth and Maryland. Plymouth became a colonie when seperatist didnt believe that the church of England was changing fast enough. Forty one male passengers among the Mayflower signed a solem pledge known as the Mayflower Compact. Some believe this to be the first American Constitution. Maryland was concieved as a refuge for Catholics by Lord Baltimore in 1649. Maryland also guaranteed religious toleration.
Many governments were ran off of there religious belief. One example of this would be the Massachusetts Bay Colony which started out as a commercial adventure, but soon developed into a theocracy. The church was in supreme authority over all decisions. A woman by the name of Ann Hutchinson dared to defy the the beliefs of the government by stating that she had a direct connnection with God. She was therefore banished and accused of being unfit for their society.
Religion affected these colonies in some of the most drastic ways, whether it was through government, establishment, or just the religion itself. Religion was of much importance and guided the lives of everyday people. This goes to show the power of faith
Thursday, September 4, 2008
the complexity of love
My favorite and most complex subject would have to be love. I chose this topic not because i have experienced it but because lives revolve around it. Love is an emotion that no scientist can manipulate and it is a main goal that the human race seeks. love is not something that you can pass a class to obtain, it is not something that money can buy and noone knows whether they will ever experience it. This is something that bewilders me because if love is so complex then why does the human race desire it in such a way? Most people only believe in things that they can identify with the five senses, things that dont fail them and consist of little to no mistakes. Love defies all of these human aspects and yet nomatter where you go if you mention the word love it will not come off as a forign language. This is why love is so interesting to me because it can not be controlled or tamed it is one of the WORLDS biggests challenges.
English Colonies 101
Although the original thirteen colonies became the United States of America they all differed in terms of population, government, and origin. Some colonies were started for religious purposes and others as economic ventures. Within this essay I am going to go into more depth as to how the theses colonies differed.
Some colonies had a very small population, while others had very large ones. While Virginia was considerably large with a populatin of nineteen thousand, Maryland consisted of a population of a little over four thousand. The number of people within a colony differed vastly, giving some colonies unfair advantages when it came to food and commerce.
Many colonies were not ran the same way, as a matter of fact this is how some colonies were formed. Rodger Williams advocated for seperation of church and state which led to the colonization of Rhode Island. Massachusetts was the first english colony to establish the basis of a representative government and conneticut was the first to write a constitution. North Carolina and Rhode Island were the most democratic, the most independent-minded, and the least aristocratic of the original thirteen colonies.*
Each one of the thirteen colonies came about in there own unique way. Plymouth was established by seperatist seeking the right of self government from the church of England and Rhode Island was colonized for religious freedom. New York came about through conquest and Pennsylvania was founded as a sanctuary for Quakers.
As you can see each one of the thirteen colonies was unique in their own individual way. Whether they had a larger population, or a new way of government. These differences eventually came together as one giving us what we know today as the United States of America.
*Pg. 38-The Emergence of North Carolina (pageant)
Some colonies had a very small population, while others had very large ones. While Virginia was considerably large with a populatin of nineteen thousand, Maryland consisted of a population of a little over four thousand. The number of people within a colony differed vastly, giving some colonies unfair advantages when it came to food and commerce.
Many colonies were not ran the same way, as a matter of fact this is how some colonies were formed. Rodger Williams advocated for seperation of church and state which led to the colonization of Rhode Island. Massachusetts was the first english colony to establish the basis of a representative government and conneticut was the first to write a constitution. North Carolina and Rhode Island were the most democratic, the most independent-minded, and the least aristocratic of the original thirteen colonies.*
Each one of the thirteen colonies came about in there own unique way. Plymouth was established by seperatist seeking the right of self government from the church of England and Rhode Island was colonized for religious freedom. New York came about through conquest and Pennsylvania was founded as a sanctuary for Quakers.
As you can see each one of the thirteen colonies was unique in their own individual way. Whether they had a larger population, or a new way of government. These differences eventually came together as one giving us what we know today as the United States of America.
*Pg. 38-The Emergence of North Carolina (pageant)
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