Washinton is frequently called the Father of America. Washington was not always a "good" leader he had his dificultsy during the frist batlles, such as in the French and Indian War. When Washintong was the leader of the American Revolution he had little to no experience in the war area.
In the French and Indian war Washington didnt really have any expreience prior to that so he didnt really know what to do and how to do it. In the Revolutionary war Washington was more experienced and knew more of what to expect. Washington was a musch better leades in the American Revolution compared to his leading of the Fench and Indian War. In the French and Indian War washington made many mistakes as a leader but he learned frfom those mistakes and finaly became a much better leader in the American Revolution.
Washington played a very unique roll in the Wars that he lead. Washington made drastic changes throught the years in the wars and founded America. Washington made a bid difference in founding America.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Final Exam Essay #1 -"What If"
What If George Washington wasn't around during the American Revolution. George Washington played a big part in the Revolution, but what if he wasn't there during this event in History. This event could have been better or worse with him not there. During the American Revolution George Washington was in command and did a fairly good job at it. Washington became better and better at doing what he did throughout the Revolution.
If George was not apart of the Revolution then things may have been allot worse off. If Washington was not there that who knows who could have been the leader. Our leader could have been some guy who didn't know what he was doing at all. The Revolution could have been drastically different if we did not have George Washington there to help us get through it. Without Washington we could have lost the war.
This change would be significant today because We might not have one the War. If we didn't win the war the way we live and the things we have could be drastically different. If the British won the war they could have taken over and America might not be here today.
If George was not apart of the Revolution then things may have been allot worse off. If Washington was not there that who knows who could have been the leader. Our leader could have been some guy who didn't know what he was doing at all. The Revolution could have been drastically different if we did not have George Washington there to help us get through it. Without Washington we could have lost the war.
This change would be significant today because We might not have one the War. If we didn't win the war the way we live and the things we have could be drastically different. If the British won the war they could have taken over and America might not be here today.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Valley Forge Letter
February 17, 1778
Dear John,
Today I was thinking about you and thought I would write. Life in Valley Forge has been tough. It has been damp and cold and I think I may be sick. I've been in some battles that I wish I was never in and I've seen some things I wish I have never seen. I am very glad that this is now over and I will be coming home to Maine. I can't wait to see you, Mom, and Dad. Living in a 16x14 foot hut with 11 other men is like torture. The huts that we live in are very damp, and usually very drafty. Although there is a stone fireplace in our hut the dirt floors don't help the cold out at all. The supplies that we were supposed to have couldn't get here until spring because of the terribly rutted roads. Also a diet on Fire cake and cold water for this long is barely keeping me alive. Fire cake is only a bit of flour and watter mix fried on the griddle. Our biggest killer of our troops is not the killing with muskets just the dying of illnesses, as we don't have the medical supplies we need. Many of the men have been going to the bathroom anywhere and everywhere so the smell was unbearable. Washington had made a rule that if the solders do not use the "proper necessary" they were to receive five lashes. So not only have I had tough living it is just very unhealthy living in the huts. I am glad you did not have to go through what I went through.
Remember when I was so happy to be one of Washington's men? I've been through allot with Washington from Brooklyn Heights to Valley Forge. I thought being with Washington was going to be better than it was. Washington is very unorganized and not a very good leader. We could tell that Quartermaster General Thomas Mufflin hated his job from the first day I got here. He never did what he was supposed to do which was military transporter. Washington didn't do anything about it either. Some of the people tried to replace Washington with General Horatio Gates but it never worked. When they tried to get rid of Washington I believe he came back quite strong. But Washington wasn't who I expected.
When I enlisted I thought I was doing something good for everyone, but no that I am here I don't know if I will ever re-enlist. The war was hard on my body and mind. When I get home I will be happy so see you all. I am never going to re-enlist ever again and I hope that you don't either.
Love Always,
Your Brother, Billy
Dear John,
Today I was thinking about you and thought I would write. Life in Valley Forge has been tough. It has been damp and cold and I think I may be sick. I've been in some battles that I wish I was never in and I've seen some things I wish I have never seen. I am very glad that this is now over and I will be coming home to Maine. I can't wait to see you, Mom, and Dad. Living in a 16x14 foot hut with 11 other men is like torture. The huts that we live in are very damp, and usually very drafty. Although there is a stone fireplace in our hut the dirt floors don't help the cold out at all. The supplies that we were supposed to have couldn't get here until spring because of the terribly rutted roads. Also a diet on Fire cake and cold water for this long is barely keeping me alive. Fire cake is only a bit of flour and watter mix fried on the griddle. Our biggest killer of our troops is not the killing with muskets just the dying of illnesses, as we don't have the medical supplies we need. Many of the men have been going to the bathroom anywhere and everywhere so the smell was unbearable. Washington had made a rule that if the solders do not use the "proper necessary" they were to receive five lashes. So not only have I had tough living it is just very unhealthy living in the huts. I am glad you did not have to go through what I went through.
Remember when I was so happy to be one of Washington's men? I've been through allot with Washington from Brooklyn Heights to Valley Forge. I thought being with Washington was going to be better than it was. Washington is very unorganized and not a very good leader. We could tell that Quartermaster General Thomas Mufflin hated his job from the first day I got here. He never did what he was supposed to do which was military transporter. Washington didn't do anything about it either. Some of the people tried to replace Washington with General Horatio Gates but it never worked. When they tried to get rid of Washington I believe he came back quite strong. But Washington wasn't who I expected.
When I enlisted I thought I was doing something good for everyone, but no that I am here I don't know if I will ever re-enlist. The war was hard on my body and mind. When I get home I will be happy so see you all. I am never going to re-enlist ever again and I hope that you don't either.
Love Always,
Your Brother, Billy
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Animal Farm- Book Portfolio Q4
I. Introduction
A. Animal Farm, George Orwell
B. Book Summary (may be two sentences)-The Animals at Mr.Jones Manor Farm try to take him over.
C. Theme Statement- Having absolute power will turn bad.
D. Significance of Theme- The significance of this theme is that most people think that having absolute power is a great thing but they don't realize that it will turn for the worst.
II. Theme of Book
A. Thematic Statement for Book - The theme for animal farm is absolute power will absolutely corrupt. These reasons from the book support the theme.
B. Specific Detail from Book- When the animals use the bloodbath idea it goes against their "No animal shall kill another animal" rule.
C. Specific Detail from Book- Also when Napoleon uses Squealer for his ability to "turn black into white" which is brainwashing the animals to believe in what he is doing.
D. Specific Detail from Book- At the beginning of the book Napoleon takes the puppies and says he is educating them when he is really making them more protective to make the other animals do what they are told.
E. Significance of Theme for Book - This theme is significant because during this whole book Napoleon is forcing others to do stuff because he has absolute power but little does he know that it will backfire on him.
III. Theme in History
A. Restate theme in historical context - Absolute power corrupts absolutely works for just about anything. This theme also shows that any ruler can have absolute power and it will corrupt because they use it for their own means.
B. Detail the shows theme in history - Stalin had absolute power over Russia and did many things to make it stay that way.
C. Detail the shows theme in history- Stalin came up with the 5 year plans to make sure that Russia would stay under his control.
D. Detail the shows theme in history- Stalin also made the pioneers work till their death.
E. Significance of theme in history - This theme is very significant with history because everything in this book was reenacted from what Stalin did in Russia.
IV. Conclusion
A. Restate Theme - Absolute power corrupts absolutely is the theme of Animal Farm.
B. Significance of theme in book - This theme was significant for this book because Napoleon took absolute over the other animals in the farm.
C. Significance of theme in history - This theme was significant in history because it made Stalin and what he did easier to realize and understand.
D. Effectiveness of book in showing theme - Animal Farm did very well showing the theme because it made everything clear and understandable with the different characters.
E. Importance of understanding theme - This theme is very important and everyone should understand it because most people might think that absolute power is something great when it is not.
That book Animal Farm by George Orwell is a very interesting Fantasy book that is based on a true happening. This book Animal Farm is about the Animals at Mr.Jones Manor Farm that try to take him over and Napoleon tries to take power over the other Animals at the farm. The theme of this book is that having absolute power will turn into something bad. The significance of this theme is that most people think that having absolute power is a great thing but they don't realize that it will turn for the worst.
The theme for Animal Farm is absolute power will absolutely corrupt. These reasons from the book support the theme. When the animals use the bloodbath idea it goes against their "No animal shall kill another animal" rule. Also when Napoleon uses Squealer for his ability to "turn black into white" which is brainwashing the animals to believe in what he is doing. At the beginning of the book Napoleon takes the puppies and says he is educating them when he is really making them more protective to make the other animals do what they are told. This theme is significant because during this whole book Napoleon is forcing others to do stuff because he has absolute power but little does he know that it will backfire on him.
Absolute power corrupts absolutely works for just about anything. This theme also shows that any ruler can have absolute power and it will corrupt because they use it for their own means. Stalin had absolute power over Russia and did many things to make it stay that way. Stalin came up with the 5 year plans to make sure that Russia would stay under his control. Stalin also made the pioneers work till their death because he had so much power over them and what they did.This theme is very significant with history because everything in this book was reenacted from what Stalin did in Russia.
Absolute power corrupts absolutely is the theme of Animal Farm. This theme was significant for this book because Napoleon took absolute over the other animals in the farm. This theme was significant in history because it made Stalin and what he did easier to realize and understand. Animal Farm did very well showing the theme because it made everything clear and understandable with the different characters. This theme is very important and everyone should understand it because most people might think that absolute power is something great when it is not.
A. Animal Farm, George Orwell
B. Book Summary (may be two sentences)-The Animals at Mr.Jones Manor Farm try to take him over.
C. Theme Statement- Having absolute power will turn bad.
D. Significance of Theme- The significance of this theme is that most people think that having absolute power is a great thing but they don't realize that it will turn for the worst.
II. Theme of Book
A. Thematic Statement for Book - The theme for animal farm is absolute power will absolutely corrupt. These reasons from the book support the theme.
B. Specific Detail from Book- When the animals use the bloodbath idea it goes against their "No animal shall kill another animal" rule.
C. Specific Detail from Book- Also when Napoleon uses Squealer for his ability to "turn black into white" which is brainwashing the animals to believe in what he is doing.
D. Specific Detail from Book- At the beginning of the book Napoleon takes the puppies and says he is educating them when he is really making them more protective to make the other animals do what they are told.
E. Significance of Theme for Book - This theme is significant because during this whole book Napoleon is forcing others to do stuff because he has absolute power but little does he know that it will backfire on him.
III. Theme in History
A. Restate theme in historical context - Absolute power corrupts absolutely works for just about anything. This theme also shows that any ruler can have absolute power and it will corrupt because they use it for their own means.
B. Detail the shows theme in history - Stalin had absolute power over Russia and did many things to make it stay that way.
C. Detail the shows theme in history- Stalin came up with the 5 year plans to make sure that Russia would stay under his control.
D. Detail the shows theme in history- Stalin also made the pioneers work till their death.
E. Significance of theme in history - This theme is very significant with history because everything in this book was reenacted from what Stalin did in Russia.
IV. Conclusion
A. Restate Theme - Absolute power corrupts absolutely is the theme of Animal Farm.
B. Significance of theme in book - This theme was significant for this book because Napoleon took absolute over the other animals in the farm.
C. Significance of theme in history - This theme was significant in history because it made Stalin and what he did easier to realize and understand.
D. Effectiveness of book in showing theme - Animal Farm did very well showing the theme because it made everything clear and understandable with the different characters.
E. Importance of understanding theme - This theme is very important and everyone should understand it because most people might think that absolute power is something great when it is not.
That book Animal Farm by George Orwell is a very interesting Fantasy book that is based on a true happening. This book Animal Farm is about the Animals at Mr.Jones Manor Farm that try to take him over and Napoleon tries to take power over the other Animals at the farm. The theme of this book is that having absolute power will turn into something bad. The significance of this theme is that most people think that having absolute power is a great thing but they don't realize that it will turn for the worst.
The theme for Animal Farm is absolute power will absolutely corrupt. These reasons from the book support the theme. When the animals use the bloodbath idea it goes against their "No animal shall kill another animal" rule. Also when Napoleon uses Squealer for his ability to "turn black into white" which is brainwashing the animals to believe in what he is doing. At the beginning of the book Napoleon takes the puppies and says he is educating them when he is really making them more protective to make the other animals do what they are told. This theme is significant because during this whole book Napoleon is forcing others to do stuff because he has absolute power but little does he know that it will backfire on him.
Absolute power corrupts absolutely works for just about anything. This theme also shows that any ruler can have absolute power and it will corrupt because they use it for their own means. Stalin had absolute power over Russia and did many things to make it stay that way. Stalin came up with the 5 year plans to make sure that Russia would stay under his control. Stalin also made the pioneers work till their death because he had so much power over them and what they did.This theme is very significant with history because everything in this book was reenacted from what Stalin did in Russia.
Absolute power corrupts absolutely is the theme of Animal Farm. This theme was significant for this book because Napoleon took absolute over the other animals in the farm. This theme was significant in history because it made Stalin and what he did easier to realize and understand. Animal Farm did very well showing the theme because it made everything clear and understandable with the different characters. This theme is very important and everyone should understand it because most people might think that absolute power is something great when it is not.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Exam #4 American Revolution-Essay 2
Write a propaganda essay in the tradition of common sence supporting the idea of going to war with britain
1. explain what right the colonies have to rebel against britain
2. detailed reasonswhy the colonies should rebel.
3. what do you as historical writer in 1776 see as the future in america.
1. explain what right the colonies have to rebel against britain
2. detailed reasonswhy the colonies should rebel.
3. what do you as historical writer in 1776 see as the future in america.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
James Monroe
James Monroe was born April 28, 1758 in Westmoreland County, Virgina to Spence and Elizabeth Monroe. James Monroe passed away July 4, 1831. Monroe was the the fifth president of the United States, he served from 1817- 1825. James Monroe Represented the state of Virginia. James Monroe attended college and began studying at the college of William and Mary. The next year after in 1775 when the Revolutionary war fever was spreading around, James dropped out of school to join the Williamsberg Militia. Monroe married Elizabeth Kortright on February 16, 1786. Elizabeth Kortright(1768-1830) and James had three children Eliza Kortright(1786-1835), James Spence (1799-1800), and Maria Hester (1803-1850). Monroe was a lawyer before he was the fifth president of the United States. While James was the President he also shared the office with Vice President Daniel D. Tompkins.James Monroe was preceded by James Madison and Succeeded by John Quincy Adams. James was the last president of the Virginia Dynasty of the United States presidents, which also included James Madison and Thomas Jefferson.
In 1776 James enlisted himself in the Third Virgina Regiment. When James was at the young age of 18 he was crossing the Delaware River with General George Washington in the December of 1776. James was later hurt at the Battle of Trenton, and he camped out during the next winter of 1777, at Valley Forge. Monroe had an excellent military career as he rose to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Not only did Monroe fight in the battle of Trenton he also fought in the battles of Harlem Heights, White Plains, Brandywine, Germantown and Monmouth. James was elected to the Virgina House of Delegates which also consisted of Thomas Jefferson at that time. Monroe also served in the Constitutional Congress from 1783- 1786, James Madison was also in the Constitutional Congress at this time. As a politition James joined the anti Federalist in the Virginia Convention which ratified the Constitution. In 1790 James was elected the United States Senator. When Monroe was done with the term of being Senator he became the Minister of France from 1794 to 1796. Once James was done with the office he went back to Virginia and was practicing law before he got elected to Governor there from 1799 to 1802 . Under the first Jefferson Amendment, James was sent to France to assist Robert R. Livingston to discuss them Louisiana Purchase. James Monroe also helped Thomas Paine from getting executed.
The Revolution was something that many men in this time wished to be in. James Monroe joined the Revolution because he felt he owed his colonists to do so. Monroe felt like he should fight for his rights and his family so he joined the Revolution. He felt he needed independence and should fight for his right to have independence. Monroe also disliked the ways of England.
Even though James Monroe did many things during his life he is not recognized as well as George Washington or Samuel Adams. I think that the recognition that James Monroe has is suitable for what he did. He may deserve a bit more recognition but what he has is fair. James did do many things during his life but they weren't as important as many other people did. I realize he fought for what he believed in but and did things such as fought in the battle of Trenton, etc., but many people don't recognize him because he didn't do many major things.
In 1776 James enlisted himself in the Third Virgina Regiment. When James was at the young age of 18 he was crossing the Delaware River with General George Washington in the December of 1776. James was later hurt at the Battle of Trenton, and he camped out during the next winter of 1777, at Valley Forge. Monroe had an excellent military career as he rose to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Not only did Monroe fight in the battle of Trenton he also fought in the battles of Harlem Heights, White Plains, Brandywine, Germantown and Monmouth. James was elected to the Virgina House of Delegates which also consisted of Thomas Jefferson at that time. Monroe also served in the Constitutional Congress from 1783- 1786, James Madison was also in the Constitutional Congress at this time. As a politition James joined the anti Federalist in the Virginia Convention which ratified the Constitution. In 1790 James was elected the United States Senator. When Monroe was done with the term of being Senator he became the Minister of France from 1794 to 1796. Once James was done with the office he went back to Virginia and was practicing law before he got elected to Governor there from 1799 to 1802 . Under the first Jefferson Amendment, James was sent to France to assist Robert R. Livingston to discuss them Louisiana Purchase. James Monroe also helped Thomas Paine from getting executed.
The Revolution was something that many men in this time wished to be in. James Monroe joined the Revolution because he felt he owed his colonists to do so. Monroe felt like he should fight for his rights and his family so he joined the Revolution. He felt he needed independence and should fight for his right to have independence. Monroe also disliked the ways of England.
Even though James Monroe did many things during his life he is not recognized as well as George Washington or Samuel Adams. I think that the recognition that James Monroe has is suitable for what he did. He may deserve a bit more recognition but what he has is fair. James did do many things during his life but they weren't as important as many other people did. I realize he fought for what he believed in but and did things such as fought in the battle of Trenton, etc., but many people don't recognize him because he didn't do many major things.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Boston Massacre
To the Gentlemen of the Jury,
I stand here before you today to proclaim that Captain Preston and his solders are innocent. During the day of March 5, 1770 five men from the mob were killed. The reason that this happened was because of the taxes and how they increases on everything. The sentinel had punched a young man in the face and then rang the bell for help. Captain Preston and his solders went to help the man who was punched in the face. Captain Preston and his men were facing an angry mob of protesters. Some people from the mob started trowing snowballs and hitting the solders with sticks. The angry mob members started yelling "FIRE!" and some of Captain Preston men thought it was their captain so they proceeded to fire. After one of the solders started to fire the others did also so all of the solders were then firing at the mob. When this was over 5 civilians were and 6 of them were hurt.
I believe that the mob should be blamed for this nonsense. The crowd was the ones that were threateningng the solders by hitting them with sticks and throwing snowballs at them. I think that the blame is on the mob because they were the ones who shouted "FIRE!" and then the solders did what they thought they were told. Some people say that they saw and herd the captain say "FIRE" when it was really a member from the crowd. So as I still believe the mob should be at blame.
Captain Preston should not be punished for anything as he didn't do anything wrong. Captain Preston actually said not to fire. So if Captain Preston is punished then that does not serve anything. I also believe that the civilians cant be punished because we cant punish everyone if only one or two yelled fire. I think that everyone should be let free because you cant punish everyone for someones stupid mistake. Also Captain Preston's Solders cant be punished for something they were taught to do.
I stand here before you today to proclaim that Captain Preston and his solders are innocent. During the day of March 5, 1770 five men from the mob were killed. The reason that this happened was because of the taxes and how they increases on everything. The sentinel had punched a young man in the face and then rang the bell for help. Captain Preston and his solders went to help the man who was punched in the face. Captain Preston and his men were facing an angry mob of protesters. Some people from the mob started trowing snowballs and hitting the solders with sticks. The angry mob members started yelling "FIRE!" and some of Captain Preston men thought it was their captain so they proceeded to fire. After one of the solders started to fire the others did also so all of the solders were then firing at the mob. When this was over 5 civilians were and 6 of them were hurt.
I believe that the mob should be blamed for this nonsense. The crowd was the ones that were threateningng the solders by hitting them with sticks and throwing snowballs at them. I think that the blame is on the mob because they were the ones who shouted "FIRE!" and then the solders did what they thought they were told. Some people say that they saw and herd the captain say "FIRE" when it was really a member from the crowd. So as I still believe the mob should be at blame.
Captain Preston should not be punished for anything as he didn't do anything wrong. Captain Preston actually said not to fire. So if Captain Preston is punished then that does not serve anything. I also believe that the civilians cant be punished because we cant punish everyone if only one or two yelled fire. I think that everyone should be let free because you cant punish everyone for someones stupid mistake. Also Captain Preston's Solders cant be punished for something they were taught to do.
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