Briefly explain one example of the American Revolution maintaining CONTINUITY for women
While the American Revolution became evident of immense change, ma... [Show More] ny ideals and practices remained the same as they were before. For example, Esther de Berdt Reed and Sally Franklin Bache, along with fellow Philadelphia women, founded a group with the purpose of raising money for troops. They proclaimed that women would never "bear the irons of a tyrannical government." They came to raise $300,000 that they hoped to give to soldiers; however, this was rejected by George Washington, who suggested they make use of the money by buying shirts instead. This further ingrained and enforced the ideology that women solely found purpose in household duties, an ideology that was found common in society until the late 1900's
Briefly explain one example of the American Revolution bringing CHANGE to women
However, women's roles during the revolution had the potential to change indefinitely. Whilst men were absence in households during the wake of war, women had to stand up and take charge of numerous duties, such raising children, managing businesses, and even managing farms. Without men present to dominate their spouses, women gained newfound confidence during the wartime period.
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Briefly explain one example of the American Revolution maintaining CONTINUITY for African Americans
While some rights were granted to African Americans following slavery abolition in certain colonies, slavery, segregation, and blatant racism was a persevering trend both following the revolution and for numerous years into our nation's future. While tolerance for racism began to thin during this period, the tables quickly turned and egalitarianism was soon frowned upon as the 1790's approached and anti slavery ideology slowly began to deteriorate.
Briefly explain one example of the American Revolution bringing CHANGE to African Americans.
Some changes regarding African American rights were altered during the midst of the revolution. The army's need for personnel allowed Washington to grant free blacks' permission to serve in the army. Following the passing of a nonwhite regiment, however, blacks could enlist, then be freed, as their masters were paid $2,400. Quakers were the first to initiate strides against slavery, as well as NY and Philadelphia. Soon enough, the Quakers had released 80% of their slaves. By the late 1700's, many states in the Northeast began to either phase out of slavery or take initiative against it. Black men who met property requirements gained the right to vote in some states, as well as participation in court hearings and freedom from curfew.
Briefly explain one example of the American Revolution maintaining CONTINUITY for Native Americans
A rather obvious continuity in Native American lives was the cruelty and suffering endured by its people. From the very beginning of the colonization of America to even present-day, the opinion, distaste, and inequality hed by the vast majority towards Native Americans has failed to change. Amongst all minorities, Native Americans were, by far, treated the worst. White settlements eventually took place in natives lands, which posed great danger of disease, violence, and conflict, something that isn't new to past, similar occurrences. Following the war, Native Americans were often pushed to adhere to European tradition and practices instead, and dismiss their own.
Briefly explain one example of the American Revolution bringing CHANGE to Native Americans.
Native Americans were forced to follow white practice, something that later largely influenced societal norms in their culture, especially women and gender roles. Men were forced give up hunting and farm instead; women were encouraged to stray away from farming and focus on household-centered affairs; land losses increased. In turn, social values and the Native American definition of masculinity wavered, caused increased alcohol consumption, and sparked domestic violence against women.
Briefly explain support for the argument that the Articles of Confederation succeeded in guiding the United States through its first decade using the Northwest Ordinance of 1787.
Under the Articles of Confederation, the NorthWest Ordinance passed a set of laws for creating new states that would help the Westward expansion in the U.S. The laws established that the large territory between the Great Lakes and the Ohio River would be controlled through the admission of the new states rather than expanding the territory of existing states. The Northwest Ordinance also granted limited self government to the developing territory and prohibited slavery in the region. This Ordinance under the Articles helped equally expand land in the U.S and spread liberty.
Briefly explain a challenge to the statement during this period using financial circumstances.
The congress' success guided by the Articles of Confederation was challenged with financial problems during the Revolutionary War. Most war debts weren't paid yet. Individual states also distributed worthless paper money. The main problem was that the congress didn't have any taxing power so instead the congress was only able to ask states for donation.
Briefly explain another challenge to the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 by using evidence of domestic concerns.
The Northwest Ordinance posed many domestic concerns, especially in regards to the Native Americans. Settlers moving west often encountered them, namely the Cherokees, Choctaws, Creeks, Chickasaws, and Seminoles (Five Civilized Tribes). Whites often found themselves violating and squatting upon native lands; president Jackson believed that Native Americans should be subject to laws of whichever state they choose to reside: and so, Jackson secured the Indian Removal Act, which forcibly evacuated indians from their homes, while the government acquired nearly 100 million acres of their land.
Explain ONE principle presented in the Declaration of Independence.
Everyone is endowed with "unalienable rights," or basic, human rights that can never be taken away. These rights are granted at birth, not by the government, so, the government cannot take them away. These rights are dubbed as "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."
Explain ONE principle presented in Thomas Paine's "Common Sense."
In Common Sense, Paine repeatedly dismissed the notion of monarchy, particularly in regards to George III, calling him "the royal brute" and "hardened, sullen-tempered Pharaoh." Surprisingly enough, some colonists still held sentimental attachment to the King and still remained optimistic about having relations with Britain. Paine's candor of monarchy's corruption and unnecessariness helped destroy any lingering allegiance that anyone held for King George. He often commented how Britain's involvement and influence in America was simply unneeded and how it could sustain by itself as an independent republic born anew.
Provide ONE piece of evidence that reveals the influence of the Declaration of Independence on the foundation of the United States government.
For obvious reasons, the Declaration of Independence HEAVILY influenced the foundation of the United States government. For one, it officially severed ties with Great Britain and declared the independence of the United States as its own, respective country. Second, the United States' newly declared independence opened many doors and opportunities to form alliances, such as with France, to allow aide in warfare against the British. Third, and most importantly, it alludes that the government as one sole purpose, and it is to protect the unalienable rights of its people under any and every circumstance. This is ideology is evident and practiced routinely to this day. [Show Less]
