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.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Revolution and War
1763-1789
Revolution Notes
1763—Proclamation Act- The proclomation act was a line that stated the indians land from the americans land it was the aplation mountains.
1764—Grenville Acts (direct tax)- The grenville acts were the things that they taxed.
Sugar (molasses, wine)
Stamp
Quartering
Currency
Virtual/ Direct Representation
1765—Stamp Act Congress- This is the late act of the parlament. An act for granting and applying certain stamp duties.
- Sons of Liberty
- Samuel Adams
- Paul Revere
- John Hancock
- Propaganda
- Boycotts
- Lobsters (Lobster-backs, Thomas Lobster)
1766—Declaratory Act- Britan will take the taxes away but they can tax them on what ever they want.
1767—Townsend Acts (indirect tax)- The townsend act is where taxes are put on the common products imported into America. This was the second attack.
- Charles Townsend
- Writs of Assistance (search warrants)
- Revenue used to pay Royal officials in the colonies
- Tea Act (glass, paper, paint) support British East India Company
1770—Boston Massacre- The Boston Massacre was a clash between the British and the Colonists. They used it as propoganda.
- March 5, 1770
- Local reaction (primarily)
- 5 dead colonists
- John Adams defends British soldiers/5 exonerated-2 convicted
- Convicted men discharged and thumbs branded
1773—Boston Tea Party - The Boston Tea Party was an act of direct action protest by the American Colonists against British Government. 
- November 30, 1773--Dartmouth sails into Boston Harbor
- December 16, 1773--Tea dumped into harbor
- 340 chests of tea dumped (value of 10,000 British pounds)
1774—Intolerable Acts (Coercive Acts in Britain)-formed britains punishment over britain and massachesettes.
- Close the port of Boston
- Shut down Provincial and Town Governments
- All offices appointed
- Named General Thomas Gage as Governor
- Gave all western lands north of the Ohio R. to Quebec, allowed Catholic Church to practice
1774—1st Continental Congress- The First Continental Congress convened in Philadelphia's Carpenters Hall on September 5, 1774. The idea of such a meeting was advanced a year earlier by Benjamin Franklin, but failed to gain much support until after the Port of Boston was closed in response to the Boston Tea Party.
Twelve of the 13 colonies sent delegates. Georgia decided against roiling the waters; they were facing attacks from the restive Creek on their borders and desperately needed the support of regular British soldiers.
- September to October (7 weeks)
- Carpenter’s Hall, Philadelphia
- New England—John Adams, Paul Revere, Silas Deane
- Virginia—Washington, Patrick Henry, Peyton Randolph, Richard Henry Lee
- Pennsylvania—John Dickenson, Joseph Galloway (Plan for American council under Parliament, to avoid war)
- New York—John Jay, James Duane
- Maryland—Samuel Chase (future Supreme Court Justice), Charles Carroll (richest man in Maryland, Catholic)
- Declaration of Rights—rejects Parliamentary authority over internal colonial affairs, colonies manage own defense, united aid to Boston if Intolerable Acts continue, absolute boycott of British goods to be enforced rigidly
1775— January
- William Pitt urges Parliament to withdraw troops from America because the idea of managing the colonies through force was “too ridiculous to take up a moment of your lordships’ time”
1775—April 19 Lexington and Concord - On April 19, 1775, British and American soldiers exchanged fire in the Massachusetts towns of Lexington and Concord.
- Gen. Gage sends 700 men to Concord to seize the powder supplies
- Paul Revere and William Dawes raise alarm the night before
- Town of Lexington is on the way to Concord
- Minutemen are assembled on the town common
- “Shot heard round the world”
- 18 colonials killed and the rest run away
- British march on to Concord and find the munitions were moved overnight
- Minutemen ambush the British the whole way back to Boston
- 430 Redcoats make it back to Boston
- 30,000 Colonists surround Boston
1775—May
- Gen. Howe, Gen. Clinton, Gen. Burgoyne
- 5,000 British troops
- Ethan Allen, “Green Mountain Boys” seize Fort
- Henry Knox uses canon to lay siege on Boston
- Benedict Arnold (Connecticut) takes Fort Crown Point to impede an invasion from Canada
1775—May 10, 2nd Continental Congress- The Second Continental Congress was presided over by John Hancock, who replaced the ailing Peyton Randolph, and included some of the same delegates as the first, but with such notable additions as Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson. Joseph Galloway, the Pennsylvania conservative, was not in attendance. All of the colonies sent delegates, although the Georgia delegation did not arrive until fall. As time passed, the radical element that included John Adams, Samuel Adams and Richard Henry Lee began to eclipse the more conservative faction represented by John Dickinson. Nonetheless, many of the delegates expected at the outset, that the rupture between colony and mother country would be healed.
- Sam Adams pushes for Independence
- John Dickenson (Penn.) urges restraint
- Delegates unanimously agree to Washington as Commander of Continental Army (John Adams suggestion)
1775—June 17, “Battle of Bunker Hill”-On June 17, 1775, American troops displayed their mettle in the Battle of Bunker Hill during the siege of Boston, inflicting casualties on nearly half of the British troops dispatched to secure Breed's Hill (where most of the fighting occurred).
- Actually fought on Breed’s Hill
- Gen. Howe leads assault without canon support (his canon had been matched with wrong-sized cannonballs [Amherst at Ticonderoga])
- Militia waited to within 30 yards (some say 15 yards)
- Militia target British officers
- Militia ran extremely low on ammunition
- On the third assault, led by Gen. Howe, British troops overtake the colonial position
- Britain losses almost 1000 men (about half the attacking force)
- Colonials lose about 500 men
1776—January, Common Sense -pamphlet written by Thomas Paine to convince the colonists that reconciliation with England was not possible.
- Written by Thomas Paine
- 120,000 copies sold in three months
1776—March
- Gen. William Howe evacuates Boston
- July 2, lands in Staten Island, New York (Loyalist base)
1776—Declaration of Independence -An act of the Second Continental Congress, adopted on July 4, 1776, which declared that the Thirteen Colonies in North America were "Free and Independent States" and that "all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved."
- June 7, Richard Henry Lee (Virginia) introduces legislation to declare independence from Britain
- Before voting on Lee’s proposal Congress appoints five-man committee to draft a formal Declaration of Independence (Thomas Jefferson, 33, does most of the writing)
- June 28, Declaration presented to Congress
- July 2, Congress approves Lee’s legislation to declare the United States of America independent of Great Britain
- July 4, Congress officially adopts the Declaration of Independence
- The Declaration intended to:
- Undermine loyalty to King George III
- Outline basic principles of representative government
- Establish the “right” of rebellion
War
1776—August, Brooklyn Heights, New York
- Largest Naval group Britain will launch until the 20th century
- British victory, city falls to England
- As winter came “sunshine patriots” left the American Army
- Initial colonial enlistments due to expirence
1776—December, Battle of Trenton
- Howe believes war almost won
- 1,400 Hessians stationed at Trenton
- Colonel Rall (Hessian) builds no fortifications
- Washington “Crosses the Delaware” Christmas night
- 2,500 men; 18 artillery guns
- Surprise attack at dawn
- 106 Hessians killed, 918 captured
- No colonial casualties
- Washington retreats in secret to avoid Gen. Cornwallis counter-attack
1777—January, Princeton
- Washington ambushes British troops
- Colonial victory establishes this will not be a quick war for Britain
1777—September-October, Saratoga
- Gen. Burgoyne plas a three-prong attack on colonials at Albany
- Plan does not consider the terrain, forcing British troops to march through swamps, lakes, hills and forests full of rebels
- Two of the three “prongs” never arrive (Howe goes to Philadelphia instead, St. Leger retreats to New York afraid of Benedict Arnold)
- Sept. Burgoyne crosses Hudson River
- Oct. 17, Burgoyne surrenders
- Establishes American Army as real threat
- Helps secure open French Alliance
- Turning Point of the War
1777-1778—Winter at Valley Forge
- Under-funded troops
- Low morale
- 10,000+ troops
- 4,000 troops listed as “unfit for duty” due to poor supplies (boots, blankets, coats, etc.)
- 2,500 troops die of disease (typhus, typhoid fever, dysentery, pneumonia)
- George Washington mentioned a lack of shoes so severe that the men's "marches might be tracked by the blood from their feet”
- Local farmers would sell produce to Brits who could pay cash
1779—February, Vincennet
1780—August, Camden
1780—October, Kings Mountain
1781—October, Yorktown
- British Gen. Cornwallis
- American Gen. Washington (also “Mad” Anthony Wayne, Baron von Steuben)
- French Gen. Rochambeau (also Marquis de Lafayette)
- Essentially a French Naval victory
- Last significant battle of the war
1783—Sept. 3, Treaty of Paris
- Britain recognizes American independence
- America gets all land from Atlantic coast to Miss. River, Great Lakes to Florida
- Fishing rights to the Gulf of Saint Lawrence and off the coast of Newfoundland
- America must pay debts to Britain
- American congress would “earnestly recommend” all Loyalist property returned (States ignore this request
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Book Portfolio (Q3)
I. Intro: As the Future Catches You
A. Title, Author, Pub. Date: As The Future Catches You, Juan Enriqez, 2001
B. Book Summary: This book was about genetics and how it changes over time.
C. Theme Statement: Technology changes over time
D. Significance of theme: To teach the future citizens about the past events in technology.
II. Theme: Technology changes over time
A. Theme statement: Technology has made drastic changes from the past.
B. >About every year and a half the cost of computers goes down and their ability to process data goes up.
C.> Buisnesses that used to be done with bookwork are now overwheled with computers.
D.> Technology is now changing within years and months instead of centuries and decades.
C. Significance of theme: The Technology has changed from the past.
III. Theme in History
A. Technology has changed over time with many consequences leading for the better and some for the worse.
B. Columbus showed that technology changes over time with ships and the triangle trade.
C. Computers have changed drastically from the 1940's.
D. The ability to change genetics has just been able to happen.
E. Significance of theme in history: Technology has changed from the past in history to now and will in the future.
IV. Conclusion
A. Technology has changed very much from the past.
B. Significance of theme in book: The significance of this theme is to show the future people that the technology will be changing in front of there eyes while they are living.
C. Significance of theme in history: technology has changed from the past in history to now and will in the future.
D. Effectivness of book in showing the theme: This book was very effective on showing the theme, and the theme is very recognizable.
E. Importance of understanding theme: This theme is very important to understand because it is something that the future citizens will all have to deal with.
As the Future Catches You is a very educational book by Juan Enriquez, that was published in 2001. As the Future Catches You is about genetics and how technology changes over time. Juan Enriquez illustrates the theme of this book which is technology changes over time by genetics and the way countries use technology. The significance of the theme is to teach the future citizens about the past events in technology.
Technology has made drastic changes from the past. About every year and a half the cost of computers goes down and their ability to process data goes up.Businesses that used to be done with bookwork are now overwhelmed with computers. Technology is now changing within years and months instead of centuries and decades. The significance of this theme is that technology has changed from the past.
Trade was influenced by technology throughout history. Technology has changed over time with many consequences leading for the better and some for the worse. Columbus showed that technology changes over time with ships and the triangle trade. Computers have changed drastically from the 1942 when the first computer was made. Computers have changed very much in the last 40 years, they changed in size and capability.The ability to change genetics has just been able to happen. Technology has changed from the past in history to now and will in the future.
Technology has changed very much from the past. The significance of this theme is to show the future people that the technology will be changing in front of there eyes while they are living. The significance of this theme in history is that technology has changed from the past in history to now and will in the future. This book was very effective on showing the theme, and the theme is very recognizable. This theme is very important to understand because it is something that the future citizens will all have to deal with.
A. Title, Author, Pub. Date: As The Future Catches You, Juan Enriqez, 2001
B. Book Summary: This book was about genetics and how it changes over time.
C. Theme Statement: Technology changes over time
D. Significance of theme: To teach the future citizens about the past events in technology.
II. Theme: Technology changes over time
A. Theme statement: Technology has made drastic changes from the past.
B. >About every year and a half the cost of computers goes down and their ability to process data goes up.
C.> Buisnesses that used to be done with bookwork are now overwheled with computers.
D.> Technology is now changing within years and months instead of centuries and decades.
C. Significance of theme: The Technology has changed from the past.
III. Theme in History
A. Technology has changed over time with many consequences leading for the better and some for the worse.
B. Columbus showed that technology changes over time with ships and the triangle trade.
C. Computers have changed drastically from the 1940's.
D. The ability to change genetics has just been able to happen.
E. Significance of theme in history: Technology has changed from the past in history to now and will in the future.
IV. Conclusion
A. Technology has changed very much from the past.
B. Significance of theme in book: The significance of this theme is to show the future people that the technology will be changing in front of there eyes while they are living.
C. Significance of theme in history: technology has changed from the past in history to now and will in the future.
D. Effectivness of book in showing the theme: This book was very effective on showing the theme, and the theme is very recognizable.
E. Importance of understanding theme: This theme is very important to understand because it is something that the future citizens will all have to deal with.
As the Future Catches You is a very educational book by Juan Enriquez, that was published in 2001. As the Future Catches You is about genetics and how technology changes over time. Juan Enriquez illustrates the theme of this book which is technology changes over time by genetics and the way countries use technology. The significance of the theme is to teach the future citizens about the past events in technology.
Technology has made drastic changes from the past. About every year and a half the cost of computers goes down and their ability to process data goes up.Businesses that used to be done with bookwork are now overwhelmed with computers. Technology is now changing within years and months instead of centuries and decades. The significance of this theme is that technology has changed from the past.
Trade was influenced by technology throughout history. Technology has changed over time with many consequences leading for the better and some for the worse. Columbus showed that technology changes over time with ships and the triangle trade. Computers have changed drastically from the 1942 when the first computer was made. Computers have changed very much in the last 40 years, they changed in size and capability.The ability to change genetics has just been able to happen. Technology has changed from the past in history to now and will in the future.
Technology has changed very much from the past. The significance of this theme is to show the future people that the technology will be changing in front of there eyes while they are living. The significance of this theme in history is that technology has changed from the past in history to now and will in the future. This book was very effective on showing the theme, and the theme is very recognizable. This theme is very important to understand because it is something that the future citizens will all have to deal with.
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Exam 2
I. Introduction
A. Thesis statement - The founding of English colonies in modern Massachusetts combined a strange mix of idealism and violence.
B.Miles Standish contributed important protection to the early colonies by using violence.]
C. Benjamin Church provided vital leadership to protect the colonies during King Philip's War.]
D. Despite all of this violence, the colonies were also founded on religious idealism.
E. It is important to understand the full history of these areas because this is what Americans generally consider to be our nation's beginning.
II. First Major Point
A.
Miles Standish contributed important protection to the early colonies by using violence.
B. Miles Standish kills Wituwamat(Indian enemy)
C. Standish kills Wituwamat's Brother
D. Standish Kills the rest of the Indians.
E. Significance of position (how it relates to thesis?) - Miles Standish contributed important protection to the early colonies by using violence.
III. Second Major Point
A. Statement of position- Benjamin Church provided vital leadership to protect the colonies during King Philip's War.
B. Church came up with the idea to kill King Philip
C. Church went on 6 to 60 men and he captured them all
D. Church brought in a total of 700 Indians in two months.
E. Significance of position (how it relates to thesis?) -Benjamin Church provided vital leadership to protect the colonies during King Philip's War.
IV. Third Major Point
A. Despite all of this violence, the colonies were also founded on religious idealism.
B. Public Education
C. Religious Freedom
D. Freedom to their own land
E. Significance of position (how it relates to thesis?) - The Pilgrims used idealism to make a good colony.
V. Conclusion
A. The founding of English colonies in modern Massachusetts combined a strange mix of idealism and violence.
B. Miles Standish used Violence
C. Church used Idealism
D. Pilgrims used idealism
E.It is important because it shows that not only violence was used.
Hints: (Mr. M.'s classes should recognize these)
1. Everything in the essay should relate back to, or support, your thesis.
2. Do NOT use "I" statements in your paper.
3. Always be sure to 'back-up' or support your reasons and statements.
4. Be as formal as possible with your language
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The founding of English colonies in modern Massachusetts combined a strange mix of idealism and violence. Miles Standish contributed important protection to the early colonies by using violence. Benjamin Church provided vital leadership to protect the colonies during King Philip's War. Despite all of this violence, the colonies were also founded on religious idealism. t is important to understand the full history of these areas because this is what Americans generally consider to be our nation's beginning.
Miles Standish contributed important protection to the early colonies by using violence. Miles Standish was acting like he wasn't bothered by the the Indian enemy when he was talking down to him. Standish invited the Indian enemy to his house to have some pork for dinner. While Standish and the Indian enemy were eating, Standish jumped over the table and stabbed the Indian enemy several times with the knife he wore around his neck. Standish then killed the Indian enemy's brother during the same meal over the same table. Standish hung the Indian enemy's brother. Standish also killed many of the Indians in the wigwam. The significance of Miles Standish using violence to protect the colonies is that Standish killed many people to protect his colony.
Benjamin Church provided vital leadership to protect the colonies during King Philip's War. Church came up with the idea to kill King Philip. Church wanted to kill King Philip because King Philip was a Indian and Church was a Pilgrim. Church and his men surrounded King Philip's fort and somebody killed King Philip. Church and five of his other men went against sixty Indians. Church and his men survived and capture all of the sixty Indians. Church then went on to bring in 700 Indians, it took him only two months. The colony though that they owed him something because he caught 700 Indians. The significance of this position is that Church was a very good leader and he did what he did to protect his colony during the war. Church used idealism because he didn't kill many people to protect his colony.
Despite all of this violence, the colonies were also founded on religious idealism. The Pilgrims also came to America for the right to public education. The Pilgrims wanted to have the right to have free religion beliefs, because they was not able to have that before. The Pilgrims also came to America because they wanted to have there own land. The Pilgrims came to America not to be violent. The Pilgrims used idealism to have a good colony.
The founding of English colonies in modern Massachusetts combined a strange mix of idealism and violence. Miles Standish using violence to protect the colonies is that Standish killed many people to protect his colony. Church was a very good leader and he did what he did to protect his colony during the war. Church used idealism because he didn't kill many people to protect his colony. The Pilgrims came to America not to be violent. The Pilgrims used idealism to have a good colony. This paper is important because Massachusetts was involved and used the mix of idealism and violence. This shows that they were not only violent.
A. Thesis statement - The founding of English colonies in modern Massachusetts combined a strange mix of idealism and violence.
B.Miles Standish contributed important protection to the early colonies by using violence.]
C. Benjamin Church provided vital leadership to protect the colonies during King Philip's War.]
D. Despite all of this violence, the colonies were also founded on religious idealism.
E. It is important to understand the full history of these areas because this is what Americans generally consider to be our nation's beginning.
II. First Major Point
A.
Miles Standish contributed important protection to the early colonies by using violence.
B. Miles Standish kills Wituwamat(Indian enemy)
C. Standish kills Wituwamat's Brother
D. Standish Kills the rest of the Indians.
E. Significance of position (how it relates to thesis?) - Miles Standish contributed important protection to the early colonies by using violence.
III. Second Major Point
A. Statement of position- Benjamin Church provided vital leadership to protect the colonies during King Philip's War.
B. Church came up with the idea to kill King Philip
C. Church went on 6 to 60 men and he captured them all
D. Church brought in a total of 700 Indians in two months.
E. Significance of position (how it relates to thesis?) -Benjamin Church provided vital leadership to protect the colonies during King Philip's War.
IV. Third Major Point
A. Despite all of this violence, the colonies were also founded on religious idealism.
B. Public Education
C. Religious Freedom
D. Freedom to their own land
E. Significance of position (how it relates to thesis?) - The Pilgrims used idealism to make a good colony.
V. Conclusion
A. The founding of English colonies in modern Massachusetts combined a strange mix of idealism and violence.
B. Miles Standish used Violence
C. Church used Idealism
D. Pilgrims used idealism
E.It is important because it shows that not only violence was used.
Hints: (Mr. M.'s classes should recognize these)
1. Everything in the essay should relate back to, or support, your thesis.
2. Do NOT use "I" statements in your paper.
3. Always be sure to 'back-up' or support your reasons and statements.
4. Be as formal as possible with your language
_____________________________________________________________
The founding of English colonies in modern Massachusetts combined a strange mix of idealism and violence. Miles Standish contributed important protection to the early colonies by using violence. Benjamin Church provided vital leadership to protect the colonies during King Philip's War. Despite all of this violence, the colonies were also founded on religious idealism. t is important to understand the full history of these areas because this is what Americans generally consider to be our nation's beginning.
Miles Standish contributed important protection to the early colonies by using violence. Miles Standish was acting like he wasn't bothered by the the Indian enemy when he was talking down to him. Standish invited the Indian enemy to his house to have some pork for dinner. While Standish and the Indian enemy were eating, Standish jumped over the table and stabbed the Indian enemy several times with the knife he wore around his neck. Standish then killed the Indian enemy's brother during the same meal over the same table. Standish hung the Indian enemy's brother. Standish also killed many of the Indians in the wigwam. The significance of Miles Standish using violence to protect the colonies is that Standish killed many people to protect his colony.
Benjamin Church provided vital leadership to protect the colonies during King Philip's War. Church came up with the idea to kill King Philip. Church wanted to kill King Philip because King Philip was a Indian and Church was a Pilgrim. Church and his men surrounded King Philip's fort and somebody killed King Philip. Church and five of his other men went against sixty Indians. Church and his men survived and capture all of the sixty Indians. Church then went on to bring in 700 Indians, it took him only two months. The colony though that they owed him something because he caught 700 Indians. The significance of this position is that Church was a very good leader and he did what he did to protect his colony during the war. Church used idealism because he didn't kill many people to protect his colony.
Despite all of this violence, the colonies were also founded on religious idealism. The Pilgrims also came to America for the right to public education. The Pilgrims wanted to have the right to have free religion beliefs, because they was not able to have that before. The Pilgrims also came to America because they wanted to have there own land. The Pilgrims came to America not to be violent. The Pilgrims used idealism to have a good colony.
The founding of English colonies in modern Massachusetts combined a strange mix of idealism and violence. Miles Standish using violence to protect the colonies is that Standish killed many people to protect his colony. Church was a very good leader and he did what he did to protect his colony during the war. Church used idealism because he didn't kill many people to protect his colony. The Pilgrims came to America not to be violent. The Pilgrims used idealism to have a good colony. This paper is important because Massachusetts was involved and used the mix of idealism and violence. This shows that they were not only violent.
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Quotes and Pictures
They are gentle, loving, faithful, lacking in all guile and trickery. The words denoting lying, deceit, greed, envy, slander, and forgiveness have never been heard. They have no jealousy, no sense of possession.--John Smith (character)
We shall make a new start. A fresh beginning. Here the blessings of the earth are bestowed upon all. None need grow poor. Here there is good ground for all, and no cost but one's labor. We shall build a true common wealth, hard work and self reliance our virtues. We shall have no landlords to rack us with high rents or extort the fruit of our labor. --John Smith (character)
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Friday, January 25, 2008
Wounded Knee Essay
Outline
I. Thesis
A. Wounded Knee Essay
B. Youtube Video, Wounded Knee Monument
C. Youtube Video, Wounded Knee Documentary
D. Restate and significance of thesis
II. Wounded knee was a massacre
A. Killed Women and Children, total of 350 killed
B. Tourture
C. The souix didn't fight back
III. Conclusion
A. Restate thesis
B. Opinion
Mr. Vile's Topic Scentence
Wounded Knee illustrates one of the final events in a long series of violent conflicts motivated by rcism, disrespect and lack of understanding.
Wounded Knee Essay
Wounded Knee was one of the final catasrtophic evnts in a long serries of violen conflicts motivated by racism, direspect, and lack of understanding. The first source was a essay, about the night before the Wounded Knee. The second source was a Youtube Video about the wounded Knee monument. The third source was another Youtube video that was a documentary. Wounded knee was a catastrophic event where many people from the Souix tribe were massacred. This was done but the 7th Cavalry. The 7th Cavalry killed even the women and children in the tribe. This event happend only two days after Christmas on the eve of December 28th.
Wounded Knee was a massacre. Wounded knee was a massacre because it is not fair that the women and children were also killed. This all happened becasue the Souix killed Custer, and the 7th cavalry wanted to get Bigfoot. Bigfoot was the "leader" of the Souix. The 7th Cavalry killed altogether 350 people. 250 Women and children were killed and 100 men. The 7th Cavalry was very abusive to indian men. The soilders of the 7th Cavalry would trick the men into thinking they were going to kill them when the soilders were just toutering them. Another reason why I think that this was a massacre is becasue the Souix didn't fight back.
Wounded Knee was one of the final catastrophic evnts in a long serries of violen conflicts motivated by racism, direspect, and lack of understanding. In conclusion I believe that wounded knee was a massacre and not a battle.
I. Thesis
A. Wounded Knee Essay
B. Youtube Video, Wounded Knee Monument
C. Youtube Video, Wounded Knee Documentary
D. Restate and significance of thesis
II. Wounded knee was a massacre
A. Killed Women and Children, total of 350 killed
B. Tourture
C. The souix didn't fight back
III. Conclusion
A. Restate thesis
B. Opinion
Mr. Vile's Topic Scentence
Wounded Knee illustrates one of the final events in a long series of violent conflicts motivated by rcism, disrespect and lack of understanding.
Wounded Knee Essay
Wounded Knee was one of the final catasrtophic evnts in a long serries of violen conflicts motivated by racism, direspect, and lack of understanding. The first source was a essay, about the night before the Wounded Knee. The second source was a Youtube Video about the wounded Knee monument. The third source was another Youtube video that was a documentary. Wounded knee was a catastrophic event where many people from the Souix tribe were massacred. This was done but the 7th Cavalry. The 7th Cavalry killed even the women and children in the tribe. This event happend only two days after Christmas on the eve of December 28th.
Wounded Knee was a massacre. Wounded knee was a massacre because it is not fair that the women and children were also killed. This all happened becasue the Souix killed Custer, and the 7th cavalry wanted to get Bigfoot. Bigfoot was the "leader" of the Souix. The 7th Cavalry killed altogether 350 people. 250 Women and children were killed and 100 men. The 7th Cavalry was very abusive to indian men. The soilders of the 7th Cavalry would trick the men into thinking they were going to kill them when the soilders were just toutering them. Another reason why I think that this was a massacre is becasue the Souix didn't fight back.
Wounded Knee was one of the final catastrophic evnts in a long serries of violen conflicts motivated by racism, direspect, and lack of understanding. In conclusion I believe that wounded knee was a massacre and not a battle.
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Final Exam Essay (Promt #2)
The Historical conditions in Germany in the early 1930's were very open. They let you believe whatever you wanted. The Nazis were there because at that time they could believe what they wanted. The Nazi's had the concentration camps during this time.
Hitler and the Nazis exploited their opportunity to take and consolidate power by signing the non-aggression bill. I think that this made the people think that he would have not done anything, so he would have a lead in them.
I think that the reason why the German people did not rise up against Hitler was because he would have killed them. I think that the Nationalists would have overpowered the Germans. I think that they did not rise against him because he killed all of the German people.
Hitler and the Nazis exploited their opportunity to take and consolidate power by signing the non-aggression bill. I think that this made the people think that he would have not done anything, so he would have a lead in them.
I think that the reason why the German people did not rise up against Hitler was because he would have killed them. I think that the Nationalists would have overpowered the Germans. I think that they did not rise against him because he killed all of the German people.
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Book Portfolio (Q2) Nickel and Dimed
The book that I read for my book portfolio was Nickel and Dimed by Barbra Ehrenreich. This book is a "Diary" type book thatEhrenreich wrote from her experience "On (Not) Getting By in America". In Nickle and Dimed a middle aged women went from a well paying job to living on minimum wage. She lived in three different states and had to get a job. This book was a very good book and it made me think a lot about how people lived in the past and how they live now. That is why I think the theme of this book is if you want to be able to have money than you need more than a minimum wage paying job.
I think that this is the theme of this book because this book supports the theme that I chose. I think that this is the theme because in this book Barbara is trying to get by on minimum wage and she has a family. On the cover of this book is sates "On (Not) Getting By in America, I think that this supports the theme. This supports the theme because it is very hard to support yourself and someone else on just minimum wage in America. I could have chosen many quotes from this book to support the theme that I chose but the one that I chose sums it all up. This book made me realize how it is so hard to live in America on minimum wage.
This book doesn't really have a history but it made me think a lot about the minimum wage rates and poverty rates in America throughout the years. Minimum wage is the lowest amount of money you can make at a federal job. The minimum wage rates has changed many many times over the years. Another thing that made me think a lot while I was reading this book was the poverty rates in America. Poverty is when the money you make is less than what you need to live. This book made me think about these two things because if this project was done about 10 - 20 years before Barbara probably wouldn't have faced many of the problems she did. I think that is true because the value of money is a lot more now than it would have been 10 - 20 years before.
In conclusion Nickel and Dimed was a very good book and it taught me a lot about things that I didn't think were that much of a problem. I would recommend this book to anyone who takes money for granted. I would also recommend this book to anyone who likes books about real life problems. I think that it was a hard thing for Barbara to do but it was well worth it.
I think that this is the theme of this book because this book supports the theme that I chose. I think that this is the theme because in this book Barbara is trying to get by on minimum wage and she has a family. On the cover of this book is sates "On (Not) Getting By in America, I think that this supports the theme. This supports the theme because it is very hard to support yourself and someone else on just minimum wage in America. I could have chosen many quotes from this book to support the theme that I chose but the one that I chose sums it all up. This book made me realize how it is so hard to live in America on minimum wage.
This book doesn't really have a history but it made me think a lot about the minimum wage rates and poverty rates in America throughout the years. Minimum wage is the lowest amount of money you can make at a federal job. The minimum wage rates has changed many many times over the years. Another thing that made me think a lot while I was reading this book was the poverty rates in America. Poverty is when the money you make is less than what you need to live. This book made me think about these two things because if this project was done about 10 - 20 years before Barbara probably wouldn't have faced many of the problems she did. I think that is true because the value of money is a lot more now than it would have been 10 - 20 years before.
In conclusion Nickel and Dimed was a very good book and it taught me a lot about things that I didn't think were that much of a problem. I would recommend this book to anyone who takes money for granted. I would also recommend this book to anyone who likes books about real life problems. I think that it was a hard thing for Barbara to do but it was well worth it.
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