Wednesday, May 1, 2013
What Is An American? English 112
Jabari Stafford
English 112
Professor Brandon
2/1/2013
What Is An American?
What is an American? Many believe
America to be a place of opportunity, freedom and happiness. But there are also
many cons as pros while being an American citizen. I am definitely not saying
America is not a great place to live, but it is most certainly not the perfect
country. I truly enjoy being a legal American citizen. If you are not very
familiar with America, I promise you it will be one of the best experiences and
a beneficial change in residence. There are a medium amount of cons while
living in the United States of America. First of all, everyone is sure that
pretty much every country has a crime rate. Statistics show, the United States
of America has one of the highest reported crime rates in the world. Usually a
human being does not want to live in an area where there is too much trouble
and crime. Although, there is a high crime rate it does not completely defeat
the fact that America is a great place to live. Second of all, America is
strict on charging for health care. In a few other countries they are not
strict on healthcare. In America, there are stereotypical individuals who have
paradigms about immigrants. A paradigm is a preconceived perspective by a
person towards another. For instance, someone is from Italy, goes to a
restaurant in America, and is asked “would they like some pasta.” This is a
prime example of stereotypes, but just not as intense and offensive. This is
not right but it is something that happens often in America. These are also one
of the most detrimental cons. There is a very bad disadvantage for green card
holders because they do not have the right to vote. These are the only few
reasons to not live in America to the best of my knowledge. On the other hand
there are many advantages to living in the United States of America. In the
United States a legal immigrant from another country can come and stay as long
as they feel they want to. There are also many attractions in many different
cities. Places such as New York, Orlando, Los Angeles, Honolulu, Philadelphia
and many more states. There is always something new in every state. For
example, Las Vegas, Nevada, has many casinos, Orlando has Disney World, and
Washington is known for having the white house and many memorial parks. Once
you visualize all of the attractions, you probably may consider becoming an
American citizen because there is much entertainment depending on which city
you decide to visit or stay in. Another great reason to consider America a
beneficial country is the opportunities available to individuals. The main
reason the United States is a place of “opportunity” is because of the
businesses. When there are many businesses, there is a much greater chance for
success. I believe it is also because of the better chance of getting employed
in America. Another reason, which I have mentioned before, is the “freedom” in
the United States. Freedom meaning there are many things you can do which you
will not be able to do in another country. This includes, freedom of religion,
freedom of speech, freedom of press, and many more freedoms. Freedom of
religion, meaning you are able to believe whatever you would like and will not
be criticized or penalized for it. In some countries people are executed and
tortured just because of their beliefs. It is definitely the wrong thing to do
because no person should be punished or hurt for their way of life. Freedom of
speech, meaning you and anyone else is allowed to say what you feel. For
example, if there is someone you are not familiar with and do not like, you can
say, “I don’t like you.” I feel freedom of religion, and freedom of speech
somewhat tie into the same category. Both are telling you that you can say what
you feel, and feel what you would like to say. Freedom of press is slightly
different because it is dealing with electronics, such as radios, newspapers,
television and many other sources of media. For example, I could have a radio interview,
and I could tell who I voted for, and express why I made the decision. Yes,
there will be people who do not agree, but it does not matter because it is my
opinion. There is also freedom of movement, which means we can travel to
Antarctica or Australia whenever we would like to. Some of the travelers may
have certain conditions put on their visa until they are on Australian citizen.
There is also another great freedom. This is freedom of assembly, which is
quite similar to freedom of speech but is just acting on it. It also has to be
in a non-violent manner which will not infringe on the rights of others in any
way. You cannot trespass on private property or public property either. All of
these freedoms makes America somewhat a better place. Without these freedoms
there is now way we would be able to communicate, or express our feelings at
all. These five most important freedoms
are some of the main reasons I would recommend a foreigner to come to America.
In America, technology plays a huge role through all of these freedoms. Without
the technology many tasks would not be able to be completed. Some may prefer not to utilize technology
because it can get complicated for certain individuals although once you learn
and grasp the skill it would make life much easier. Another benefit America has
is clean water. In some other countries there is contaminated or dirty water.
You cannot drink water from the lakes or oceans as you possibly can in the
United States. This also leads to seafood that is not good to consume such as
fish, oysters, and shrimp. It could possibly cause you to become sick or
possibly even worse result in death. In America it is usually safe to drink
water. Another advantage is the right to obtain a United States passport in
America. Immigrants in America can increase the workforce and also diversity.
They have a great impact on America’s overall economy. From my personal
experience I could say America is one of the best places to live. In
conclusion, the important benefits would cause many people to have the desire
to come to America. As of now, I personally would not want to move any place
else. There are so many attractions and entertainment that different
individuals would be interested in visiting. Every city has something new to
capture your attention. Although, there is much crime there is a low chance of
me being involved in the incident. I enjoy being able to speak up for myself
and expressing my opinion of someone else even though somebody may or may not
like my statement. I am grateful to live in a country where there are not as
much worries as there are in other countries. There are a vast amount of
benefits, advantages, and profit in America and these are reasons to live in
America. I would definitely consider living in America because it will be a
joyous experience. It is a lot different from the many other countries in the
world. An American is an individual who lives where there is freedom and
opportunity which opens doors towards success. I am truly proud to be a citizen
of The United States of America.
30 Extra Credit Questions Janet Shepherd History 121 English 112
Jabari Stafford
English 112, HIS 101
Stephen Brandon, Janet Sheperd
4/26/13
1) A. Protestant Reformation – “the
protestant reformation was a major 16th century European movement
aimed initially at reforming the beliefs and practices of the Roman Catholic
Church.” This was started by Martin Luther from Germany during the 16th
century.
Citations: 1. “The Protestant
Reformation.” The Protestant Reformation. N.p., n.d. Web 19Apr.2013.
2.
http:www.thefreedictionary.com/Protestant+Reformation, Farlex, n.d. Web
B. Indentured Servant- “settler who
signed on for a temporary period of servitude to a master in exchange for
passage to the New World
Citations: 1. Foner, Eric.
“Glossary.” Give Me Liberty 3rd ed. New York: W.W. Norton &,
2012. N. pag.Print
C. Puritanism – a movement within the
church of England, which was started to purify the Church of England.
“Calvinist theology and polity proved
to be major influences in the in the formation of Puritan teachings.”
Citations: 1. “Puritanism (religion).”
Encyclopedia Britannica Online. Encyclopedia Britannica, n.d. Web. 21 Apr. 2013
D. Mercantilism – “Policy of great
Britain and other imperial powers of regulating the economies of colonies to
benefit the mother country. “
“The government should regulate
economic activity so as to promote national power.”
Citations: 1. Foner, Eric. Give Me
Liberty. 3rd ed. New York: W.W. Norton &, 2012. Print
E. Republic – “a political system or
form of government in which people elect representatives to exercise power for
them.
F. Manumission – “ the formal act of
freeing from slavery.”
Citation: 1 “WordNet Search – 3.1.
“WordNetSearch – 3.1 N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Apr. 2013
G. Capitalism – promotes prosperity,
democracy, and peace. An economic system on a free market, open competition,
profit motive and private ownership of the means of production.
Citations: “Capitalism.” Definition.
N.p., n.d. Web 22 Apr.2013.
H. Industrialization –
I. Universal Male Suffrage –
J. Share Cropping – type of form
tenancy that developed after the Civil War in which land-less workers –often
former slaves—farmed land in exchange for farm supplies and a share of the
crop. Sharecropping took place a lot in VA and NC.
Citations: Foner, Eric. Give Me
Liberty. 3rd ed. New York: W.W. Norton and, 2012 Print.
2) Who were Hernan Cortes and
Mocetezuma and how did they change North America history?
Cortez was a general of the
Spaniards. He took over the most powerful empire on the American Continent with
only about 500 men. Mocetezuma was an Aztec emperor, approximately the 9th.
He ruled an empire of about 5 million individuals.
Citations: 1. “War and Battle
Directory.” History Curriculum Homeschool. Heritage –History, n.d. Web. 23
Apr.2013
2. “Mocetezuma II.” Mocetezuma II.
N.p., n.d. Web. 23 Apr. 2013
8) What is the middle passage? The
middle passage linked Europe, Africa, and America. A voyage across the
Atlantic.
Sources: 1. Give Me Liberty Seagulls
Third Edition Pg. 135
4) How did Opechancanough change
Virginia and U.S. history? His rebellions and surprise attacks changed
Virginia.
Sources: 1. Give Me Liberty Seagulls
Third Edition Pg.60-61
5) What and when was the Restoration
and how did it impact the British empire and the colonies?
6) Who were Roger Williams and Anne
Hutchinson and how did they change U.S. history? Roger Williams is the founder
of Rhode Island. Anne Hutchinson believed in woman rights and fought for them.
She is the first American feminist. She lived under the Puritan rule.
Citations: 1. “Anne Hutchinson
(American Religious Leader).” Encyclopedia Britannica Online. Encyclopedia
Britannica, n.d. Web.23 Apr.2013.
2. “Roger Williams.” History.com. A&E
Television Networks, n.d. Web.23 Apr.2013
7) What and when was the Glorious
Revolution and how did it affect the U.S. and American Politics? The Glorious
Revolution was in 1688, and it “established parliamentary supremacy once and
for all and secured the Protestant succession to the throne.
Citations: Foner, Eric. “3 Creating
Anglo-America.” Give Me Liberty . 3rd.Ed New York: W.W. Norton
&, 2012.105.Print.
3) What is the Columbia Exchange? The
transatlantic flow of goods and people. People learned new cultures, foods, and
languages.
Sources:
Give Me Liberty Seagulls Third Edition Pg.22
9) Who
were the Tories and how did they affect the development of American politics in
the 1700s? They were found in 1834 to unite factions opposed to President
Andrew Jackson. They favored federal responsibility. Tories were the opposite
of the Whigs and were for the king.
Citations:
“Whig and Tory (historical British Political Party).” Encyclopedia Britannica
Online, Encyclopedia Britannica, n.d. Web. 23. Apr.2013.
10) Who
was John Peter Zenger and how is he significant to civil rights? His famous
trial for freedom of press took place in 1735. He was tried for seditious
libel. He was found not guilty.
Citations:
Foner, Eric. “Chapter 4 Slavery, Freedom, and The Struggle For Empire.” Give Me
Liberty, 3rd ed. New York: W.W. Norton &, 2012. 156-57. Print
11) What
is the Riot Act?
12) What
happened at the Lexington and Concord and when did it happen? The first battle
of the revolutionary war, on April19, 1775. “Approximately 100 minutemen and
250 British soldiers were killed.
Citations:
1. Foner, Eric. “Glossary.” Give Me Liberty. 3rd ed. New York: W.W.
Norton &, 2012. A:69 Print.
13)Who
was Lord Cornwallis? He was the British commander in the south. He encamped at
Yorktown on a peninsula. “October 19, 1781, Cornwallis surrendered his army of
8,000 men.”
Citations:
1. Foner, Eric. “Chapter 5 The American Revolution.” Give Me Liberty. 3rd
ed. New York: W.W. Norton &, 201.209.Print.
14) What
is the Bill of Rights and why is it so significant? The first ten amendments to
the U.S. Constitution. It guarantees individual rights against infringement by
the federal government.
Citations:
1. Foner, Eric. “Glossary.” Give Me Liberty. 3rd Ed. New York: W.W.
Norton &, 2012. A:58.Print.
15) Who
is Daniel Shays and how did he change American History? He started a rebellion
in 1787 for debt relief through issuance of paper currency and lower taxes. He
was from Massachusetts.
Citations:
1. Foner, Eric. “Glossary.” Give Me Liberty. 3rd ed. New York: W.W.
Norton &,2012. A:78.Print.
16) Who
were Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr and how did their relationship affect
American History? Aaron Burr was from New York and represented the republicans
with Thomas Jefferson as his running mate. Alexander Hamilton was “a youthful
leader of the nationalists of the 1780s.” He was born on in the West Indies in
1755. Their animosity towards one another caused a duel between the which
resulted in Hamilton’s death.
Citations:
1. Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr Dueled to the Death.” Alexander Hamilton
and Aaron Burr Dueled to the Death. N.p., n.d. Web. 23 Apr. 2013
2. Foner, Eric Give Me Liberty. 3rd ed. New York: W.W. Norton
&, 2012.Print.
17) Who
was Charles Cotesworth Pinckney and what role did he play in American politics?
He was a South Carolina delegate. He explained “such bills generally begin with
declaring that all men are by nature born free,” a declaration that would come
“with a very bad grace, when a large part of our property consists in men who
are actually born slaves.”
18) Who
was John Marshall and how did he repeatedly affect U.S. history? He became a
chief justice later in life. John Marshall’s supreme court had much power.
Citations:
1. Foner, Eric. Give Me Liberty. 3rd Ed. New York: W. W. Norton
&, 2012.Print.
19) A.
Stamp Act – This took place in 1765. “Parliament required that revenue stamps
be affixed to all colonial printed matter, documents, and playing cards. The
act was repealed the following year.
Citations:
1. Foner, Eric. “Glossary.” Give Me Liberty. 3rd Ed. New York: W.W.
Norton &, 2012. A:79.Print.
B.
Intolerable Acts – These acts united the colonies in opposition to what was widely seen as a
direct threat to their political freedom. These laws were passed by the British
Parliament.
Citations:
1. Foner, Eric. “Chapter 5 The American Revolution.” Give Me Liberty. 3rd
Ed. New York: W.W. Norton &, 2012.N.pag.Print.
C.
Northwest Ordinance – This took place in 1787. The ordinance created the
Northwest Territory. North of the Ohio River and West of Pennsylvania
prohibited slavery.
Citations:
1. Foner, Eric. “Glossary.” Give Me Liberty. 3rd ed. New York: W.W.
Norton &, 2012. A:73. Print
D.
Sedition Act – This took place in 1918, and 1798.
“In 191,
the Sedition Act made it a crime to make spoken or printed statements that
intended to cast “contempt, scorn, or disrepute.” (Pg. 732)
Citations:
1. Foner, Eric. “Chapter 19 Safe For Democracy.” Give Me Liberty. 3rd
ed. New York: W.W. Norton &, 2012.N.pag.Print
E.
Marbury vs. Madison- first U.S. Supreme Court decision to declare a federal law
– the Judiciary Act of 1801 –unconstitutional. This included William Marbury
and Madison.
Source :
Give ME Liberty Textbook Seagulls 3rd Edition
F.
Missouri Compromise – deal proposed by Kentucky Senator Henry Clay in 1820 to
resolve the slave/free imbalance in Congress that would result from Missouri’s
admission as a slave state. Slavery was prohibited in the remainder of the
Louisiana Territory North of the Southern border of Missouri.
G.
Compromise of 1850 – Complex compromise devised by Senator Henry Clay that
admitted California as a Free State.
H. Dred
Scott v. Sandford – U.S. Supreme Court decision in which Chief Justice Roger B.
Taney ruled that Congress could not prohibit slavery in the territories.
Source:
Give Me Liberty Seagulls 3rd edition Glossary A:62
I.
13th
Amendment – this amendment was passed in 1865 I believe. It abolished slavery
and any involuntary servitude.
Source: Give Me Liberty A:51
J. Compromise of 1877 – This resolved
the disputed election of 1876. This marked the end of reconstruction also.
Source: A:60
20) Who was John C. Calhoun and how
did he repeatedly affect American history between 1800 and 1850? He was the
most prominent political philosopher in the pre-Civil War south. He was from SC
and also was pro-slavery.
21) Who was Eli Whitney and how did
he change both U.S. and economic history? He was from Georgia, and a Yale
graduate. He invented the cotton gin, which separated the seed from cotton.
This caused the United States to produce 5 million pounds of cotton.
22) Who were Gabriel Prosser and Nat
Turner and what role did they play in the history of slavery? Nat Turner was
the best known of all slave rebels. From South Hampton County, Virginia. He
also started a slave rebellion. Gabriel Prosser was an artisan from Richmond, Virginia.
He also led a famous slave revolt.
Source: ushistory.org/us/20f.asp
23) Who was Dorothea Dix and what
significant role did she play in U.S. politics and women history? Dorothea Dix
was a Massachusetts school teacher. She wanted more humane treatment of the
insane, and was the cause of many mental hospitals made in 28 different states.
24) What was the Trail of Tears?
Cherokees own term for their forced removal. This took place in 1838-1839 from
the Southeast to Indian lands. Plenty were forced to march, and a lot died on
the way.
25) Who were Frederick Douglass and
William Lloyd Garrison? Frederick Douglass was an influential African American
from the 19th century. He wrote, “He who has endured the cruel pangs
of slavery is the man to advocate liberty.” William Lloyd Garrison was an
abolitionist. He also had a pamphlet named “Thoughts On African Colonization.”
26) Who was John Brown and what role
did he play in starting the Civil War? John Brown was an abolitionist who was
very religious. He was involved in many anti-slavery activities. For two years
he promoted a war against slavery by enlisting followers.
27) What and when were Gettysburg and
Vicksburg, and what was their significance to the Civil War? It was in southern
Pennsylvania, July 1-3, 1863; The confederates lost at Vicksburg, and this was
the turning point of the war.
Source: Give Me Liberty Seagulls
Third Edition Glossary A:65
28) Who were John Wilkes Booth,
Samuel Mudd, and Mary Surratt and how are they connected to the Lincoln
assassination? John Wilkes Booth was the man who supposedly fired the shot that
killed Lincoln. Samuel Mudd was connected as a doctor. His patient, John Wilkes
Booth was Lincoln’s killer. He lied in the commission and did not reveal his
knowledge of the incident. He also did not like Lincoln and his anti-slavery
beliefs. Mary Surratt admitted to plotting to kidnap the president. Her son was
Booth’s right hand-man.
Sources: 1.
Law2.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/Lincolnconspiracy/mudd.html
29) What was the Freed Man’s Bureau?
The reconstruction agency established in 1865 to protect the legal rights of
former slaves and to assist with their education, jobs, health care, and
land-owning.
Source: A:65 Give Me Liberty Seagulls
Third Edition
30) Who were Andrew Johnson and Edwin
M. Stanton and how did their rivalry affect Reconstruction and American
history? Andrew Johnson was a politician from Tennessee. Edwin M. Stanton was a
secretary of war. He was from Ohio and was anti-slavery. Stanton used his power
to foster stricter Reconstruction than the President wanted. He also worked
with Johnson’s enemies.
Source:
Britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/563295/Edwin-M-Stanton
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Ray Puglia Cited Sources English 112
Jabari Stafford
Professor Brandon
English 112
04/18/13
Ray Puglia Cited Sources
11) "Yahoo!
Mail: The Best Web-based Email!" Yahoo!
Mail: The Best Web-based Email! N.p.,
n.d. Web. 18 Apr. 2013.
2
22) "2nd Battalion, 4th Marine
Regiment." 1st Marine Division Units 5TH MARINE REGT 2nd Battalion
4th Marines. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Apr. 2013.
Ray Puglia Biography/ Research Paper English 112
Jabari Stafford
Professor Brandon
English 112
4/18/13
Ray
Puglia Research Paper/Biography
In English 112, Dr. Brandon introduced us to a chest with
many memories from a man he knew of named, Ray Carmine Puglia. The research
activity on Ray Puglia was an entertaining way to find information in class. It
was a lot better than going home and doing all the research alone. My group,
which included four other individuals, was the main reason for my success in
writing this biography/research paper. While doing this research, I noticed Ray
Puglia had an interesting life. Our research activity for English 112 was a
great way to learn more about Ray and the research process.
Ray Puglia, born May 10th,
1915, lived in Pennsylvania during his childhood. He attended Jefferson high
school and received his diploma in 1941. Right after graduating high school, he
began to work at a blue coal mine located in Pennsylvania. We were not exactly
sure what year he joined the Marine Corps, but it was sometime during WWII. He
served in the marines for twenty-four years, which is a decent amount of time.
He spent around thirty days in Korea between June on 1950 and July of 1953.
While he spent time in Korea, he was a part of the biggest land battle in the
famous Korean War. His occupation in the Marine Corps most of the time included
cooking or stewardship. This was discovered from his many pictures with cakes
and pastries. He was also a gunnery sergeant according the additional research
from my group.
There were two valuable items we located in his chest. His
purple heart, which indicated he was a disabled veteran, and was wounded in
action. The other item was an emblem, which said “2nd Battalion, 4th
Marine.” The nickname was “the Magnificent Bastards.” I believe this meant he
did much island hopping. Ray also met his future wife, Eva Marie, while in the
marines also. They began to be friends because they both had something in
common, which was being from Pennsylvania. Eva was 21 years older than Ray
Puglia. Eva also served in the Marines. I am not sure of the exact date of
their marriage, but Eva married Ray after her previous husband, Mr. Johnson
died. Eva died before Mr. Puglia on April 17, 1969. She is buried in Arlington,
VA at the Arlington National Cemetery. Ray’s sunset, I am unsure of, but it had
to be after 1985, because in his chest was a letter sent from a friend. All of
these precious items, pictures, and books told a sizable amount of information
about Ray Puglia.
In conclusion, Ray is a man who spent a large portion of his
life in the marines. These were treasured memories of his, which I know he
would like to be taken care of. Altogether, Ray is not the most well-known man,
but I am sure if other people were to do this assignment, they would definitely
respect him for serving our country for such a long time. The group assignment
on Ray Puglia is an effective way to analyze valuable items of history and
learn the research process all at the same time.
Lincoln Assignment Cited Sources English 112
“Lincoln”
Cited Sources
2.) "Smithsonian.com." Smithsonian
Magazine. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Apr. 2013.
3.)
Lincoln. Dir. Steven Spielberg.
Steven Spielberg, 2012. DVD.
Lincoln Assignment English 112
Jabari A. Stafford
English 112
Professor Brandon
4/15/13
“Lincoln” (the Movie)
In this Steven Spielberg
film, it displayed Lincoln’s long journey to abolishing slavery as President.
It showed many of Lincoln’s characteristics and events of his personal and
political life. I discovered a great amount of new information while watching this
film. The different things I saw in the movie surprised me. It is believed
Lincoln used his power in good ways. Altogether, the movie had interesting
facts relevant to history, although I had a difficult time staying focused.
After watching “Lincoln” the third time, I understood much better than the
first two times. This was a great way for classmates and I to learn more about
one of the most important presidents in U.S. history.
First
of all, Lincoln was a republican in politics. He definitely was against slavery
and wanted to end slavery. He was considered an abolitionist. Abe Lincoln
respected African Americans, and valued their opinions. African-Americans were
aware of his concern towards them and their freedom. He did not like the idea
of any man being considered someone’s property. He felt like the fate of human
dignity was in his hands. (Spielberg) He said “abolishing slavery by
constitutional provision settles the fate for all coming time.”(Spielberg) The
13th amendment was the cure to the Civil War. He felt the war was
worthless after the 13th amendment passed. In the movie, Lincoln
said, “there is an invisible strength in the people’s union.” Simply meaning if
all races are equal and become one, America will become a better country.
Lincoln owned no slaves and neither did his parents. Abe had many
accomplishments towards his freeing the slaves as the 16th president
of the United States. One of his accomplishments was passing the second
confiscation act, which freed slaves of any one aiding the rebellion; also the “Emancipation
Proclamation” and the 13th amendment, which officially abolished
slavery and also indirectly ended the Civil War. This was one of the main
differences between Lincoln and Andrew Jackson. He made his profit from
slavery, which is the main reason why he supported the idea of keeping slavery.
Although he supported slavery, he knew when it was time for battle; all
Americans have to work amongst one another. Jackson disliked blacks and Native
Americans. His critics considered him a tyrant and say he utilized his powers
in detrimental ways. Jackson did anything to win, such as threaten people about
losing their jobs. They both differed in their utilization of presidency
powers. During the Civil War every American on the Union worked with one
another, as did the Confederation. Ulysses S. Grant was the Union General and
Robert E. Lee was the Confederates General. There was no complete equality on
either side and the races were still segregated. It seemed African-Americans
were being paid less than white-Americans in the film. (Spielberg) People of
America thought they were not ready for Emancipation. Some of the
representatives did not like slavery, but opposed the amendment. The majority
of representatives felt the amendment was by law, not about slavery. Lincoln
and the republicans wanted the amendment to pass, so did not mention slavery or
racial equality, but only equality under law. Everyone was concerned with
ending the war rather than ending slavery. The only reason some citizens voted
“yes” to pass the 13th amendment, is because the reason for the war
is to end slavery. This is the depiction of race during the civil war.
For the assignment we were told to give a
depiction of homosexuality and gender roles in Lincoln. The only example of
homosexuality was when he visited John Hay’s bedroom in the midnight. He patted
his thigh and rubbed his head before he left, which is unusual. Afterwards Hay
asked Lincoln “did he need company?” Being that Lincoln told him he would
rather be alone, I could not determine whether it showed homosexuality or not.
The women’s rights during
the Civil War were extremely restricted. They were not able to do the many
things men do. Women could not vote, go to war, or barely leave their homes.
During the Civil War women were not considered equals at all. “Hundreds of
women concealed their identities so they could battle alongside their Union and
confederate counterparts.” (Smithsonian
Magazine) There were also certain women who were soldiers, cooks, nurses,
and also spies during the civil war. Different woman had different roles, but
just could not be the same as men. (http://www.historynet.com/women-in-the-civil-war)
We were also told to give
a depiction of the attitude towards the federal government. Abe Lincoln had a
way with words and was able to persuade some of both parties to pass the 13th
amendment. He also told lots of stories to get his point across and lighten up
the mood. Usually Lincoln, form what I saw on the film, used his power in
positive ways. He was not perfect but he most certainly was not a bad
individual. I respect Abraham Lincoln for his leadership during his time period
in office.
In conclusion, all of
Lincoln’s hard work and determination passed the 13th amendment and
changed many people’s lives in great ways. I believe although Lincoln made
mistakes we should all admire him for his strong leading role in the United
States of America. Him being a father, an abolitionist, a husband, and
president all at the same time showed his courage and persistence. Lincoln has
made a huge change for our generation and more generations to come in America.
He will always be remembered in American history as one of the most prominent leaders
ever.
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