...and the Courts, 1740-1860 Katrina N. Hill American Public University System Abstract Years of research routinely done on the life of African American slaves and their struggles within the United States. However, many have forgotten about the injustice African American slaves faced in the United States Court system. During 1740-1860 African American slaves endured not only enslavement but, were neglected by the U. S. Courts. A number of slaves tried to secure their own freedom, only to find the legal system was not on their side. The United States Courts was responsible for hearing and ruling on some of the country’s most controversial cases. The research in this paper was greatly influenced by previous works, with the hopes of shedding light on the United States court systems as it related to African American slaves in this time frame. Slaves and the Courts, 1740-1860 According to Lubert (2010) Slavery has been the great moral failing of the American Revolution… a movement that was based on the self-evident truth that all men were created equal. The founding fathers believed that slavery was in fact an embarrassing contradiction that violated everything the American Revolution stood for (Lubert, 2010.). Even though documents such as the Declaration of Independence existed slavery was widely practiced and legally acceptable. Nearly twenty years after the Declaration of Independence was written. Fugitive slave law was introduced...
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...Sound of the Freedom- The Liberty Bell Figure 1 Liberty Bell Forever Stamp Figure 1 Liberty Bell Forever Stamp Meaning can be found even in the most mundane of objects. For instance, consider the USA First Class stamp. On its upper left corner, the number 2008 shows that this stamp was produced in year 2008. The right side of the stamp says “USA FIRST-CLASSS FOREVER”, meaning that this postage stamp is valid for First-Class postage in the United States no matter when it is used. There is an extraordinary metal bell is in the middle of the stamp – the Liberty Bell, a venerable historic relic that I am going to analyze in the rest of this research paper. The bell was first known by the world as a metal musical instrument in ancient China. Tuned bells in that age were created and played to be performed only for imperial families and noblemen, as a symbol of power and status. Later on, bells became widely used in different religions. For example, bells played an important role in the Eastern world of Buddhism and Hinduism as temple bells. In western world, bells were commonly used as church bells or town bells for gathering people together. In 1752, the Quaker William Penn, legislator and founder of the Pennsylvania colony in 1682, had decided and commissioned the bell to be cast in London, and brought to North America to hang in the State House of the colony of Pennsylvania. “They had ordered very precisely...
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...Glimpse of American Cultural Values from the Text of The Declaration of Independence Abstract The Declaration of Independence is a statement of the American Revolutionary War and also an important defense of bourgeois rights. Studying carefully American cultural values from The Declaration of Independence, we can better understand the core of our Chinese cultural values and get to know the main differences and similarities between these two value systems. In this way, we will find all the advantages and disadvantages regarding both cultural values, and thus learn those good ones while overcome the shortcomings. This thesis falls into five chapters. In the first chapter, the necessity and significance of the study are introduced. In Chapter Two, some definitions of key terms included in or related to this thesis are presented, including Value, Cultural Value and The Declaration of Independence. Chapter Three mainly concerns the analysis of the text of The Declaration of Independence. By analyzing the text, the main cultural values related are demonstrated as liberty, equality and democracy. Then each cultural value is explained respectively and thoroughly with proper examples. Chapter Four mainly discusses the contradictions and conflicts inherent in those American cultural values, showing that American cultural values is a double-edged sword. The last chapter is the conclusion part which summarizes the whole thesis. Key Words: American, The Declaration of Independence...
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...According to “Declaration of Sentiments of the American Anti-Slavery Convention,” William Lloyd Garrison, an abolitionist, strongly voiced his views in support of the eradication of slavery years prior to the Civil War. Garrison relied on the Founding Fathers principle of “self-evident truth” included in the Declaration of Independence as well as principles of theology to support the emancipation of African Americans. (7) In the declaration, Garrison also promoted the social, racial, and economic equality of African Americans to white Americans. (8) Garrison states, “Freeing the slaves is not depriving them of property, but restoring it to the right owner; --it is not wronging the master, but righting the slave—restoring him to himself;…” (8) Garrison viewed African Americans as people, not slaves. He recognition the institution of slavery as an evil and wrongdoing that no one should have to endure. Garrison’s strong political views sent fears and hatred into the minds of...
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...the course, students will be able to: SLO1. Describe the cultural, geographic and climatic influences on Native American societies. SLO2. Compare and contrast religious, social and cultural differences among the major European settlers. SLO3. Describe the events that helped create American nationalism and lead to the American Revolution. SLO4. Explain the Constitutional Convention, the Articles of Confederation, and the emergence of a democratic nation. SLO5. Explain the U.S. Constitution as it related to the separation of powers, checks and balances, the Bill of Rights, and the major principles of democracy. SLO6. Evaluate the Jeffersonian dream of expansion and its effect on Native Americans SLO7. Describe Jacksonian democracy and the creation of a two party system SLO8. Explain slavery and associated issues that led to the Civil War and its aftermath. Module Titles Module 1—Early American exploration and colonization (SLO1) Module 2—British colonies (SLO2) Module 3—Road to the Revolution and the American Revolution (SLO3) Module 4—Early Republic (SLO4 and SLO5) Module 5—Jacksonian America (SLO 6 and SLO7) Module 6—Road to the Civil War (SLO8) Module 7—Civil War (SLO8) Module 8—Shaping American history: Signature Assignment (all SLOs) Module 1 Early Exploration and Contact with Native Americans Welcome to HIS 120: U.S. History and the Constitution How to be Successful in the Course Each module has a lecture...
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...The United States Declaration of Independence proclaims that “all men are created equal” and that everyone has the rights for “Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” This document led to the national ethos that is the American Dream. This dream states that "life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement" regardless of social class. Following the Civil War the United States of America underwent large scale change and by the start of the twentieth century was one of the richest nations in the world. By 1950 the U.S.A. was the richest country in the world and a superpower. The state was not the only thing to change during this period. From the late-nineteenth century up to the 1920s average Americans experienced a dramatic expansion in wealth and prosperity. However, with the Wall Street Crash in 1929 the U.S.A. experienced an economic depression that destroyed millions of livelihoods. This eventful period of American history led many to question the American Dreams place in modern America. This research paper will examine the interpretation of the American Dream in literature between the Progressive Era at the start of the twentieth century and the 1950s economic and social boom. In order to do this the paper will examine the novels The Jungle, The Great Gatsby and Death of a Salesman. These three novels all examine the American Dream in different decades. Written in 1906 by Upton Sinclair The Jungle...
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...Morris was then placed into a committee with General George Washington to supply colonies with ammunition and military stores. He was also given the job of convincing the western Indians to break their alliance with Britain and to re-align themselves with the American colonies. After he had accomplished his tasks with the military and preparations for war, Lewis took his seat in Congress as the head delegate of New York. When the Declaration of Independence was brought to the fore-front of peoples’ minds, the country was split. There were many patriots who were very gung-ho with the idea of separating from Britain, then there were others who were scared of what could happen should their efforts lead to failure. New York seemed to be the most unwilling of the colonies to agree to this...
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...Writing an Outline | An outline is a “blueprint” or “plan” for your paper. It helps you to organize your thoughts and arguments. A good outline can make conducting research and then writing the paper very efficient. Your outline page must include your: * Paper Title * Thesis statement * Major points/arguments indicated by Roman numerals (i.e., I, II, III, IV, V, etc.) * Support for your major points, indicated by capital Arabic numerals (i.e., A, B, C, D, E, etc.) Roman numeral I should be your “Introduction”. In the introduction portion of your paper, you’ll want to tell your reader what your paper is about and then tell what your paper hopes to prove (your thesis). So an Introduction gives an overview of the topic and your thesis statement. The final Roman numeral should be your “Conclusion”. In the conclusion, you summarize what you have told your reader. Following are 3 sample outlines, from actual student papers. YOUR outline can be MORE detailed, or might be LESS detailed. Remember that a good outline makes writing easier and more efficient. Sample Outline #1 Title: Frederick Douglass Thesis: Frederick Douglass played a crucial role in securing the abolition of slavery and equality of African-American rights through his actions, ideas, and efforts as a lecturer, author/publisher, and politician. I. Introduction A. Thesis B. Roles/Arguments II. Douglass as Lecturer A. History as slave and acquisition...
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...commercially available today to convert the superabundance of renewable energy into electricity and other usable forms to power our high-energy lives” (103). Oil is the major fuel source in the United States and a large amount of oil is hidden under the ocean floors (Woodside 5). Many energy experts and environmentalists question whether it is cost effective to drill miles beneath the ocean floor as well as the effects it might have on the atmosphere (5-6). Another option for America’s transition to oil independence is reverting back to the original diesel engine, invented in 1900 (62). Woodside writes, “Peanut oil and any vegetable oil can be refined to run automobile engines or furnaces” (62). With so many other alternatives to traditional oil, it’s a wonder why America isn’t working harder to become energy independent in regards to oil and to lower the cost of gasoline in such a poor economy. Statement of Problem Oil is needed for the everyday needs of nearly every American as well as important missions carried out by our armed services (Hakes 2). If the claims are true that money spent on foreign oil does support terrorism and nuclear programs, then the need to become independent as a nation is crucial. The problem goes beyond the impact of...
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...Report Time Wall Street Journal Slate New York Post Newsweek Washington Times US News and World Report Heritage Foundation Politico PJTV (Pajamas TV) New Yorker American Thinker Mother Jones American Spectator ACLU Forbes Harpers Stanford Review CBS Rush Limbaugh New York Times FOX News NBC (especially MSNBC) The American Conservative Mostly Centrist with Occasional Slant Libertarian CNN ACLU CSPAN (just shows the event) Ludwig Von Mises Reuters Reason Magazine PBS CATO Institute Real Clear Politics (both perspectives) Ayn Rand Foundation John Stossel, Reporter Milton Friedman,Economics Respected Think Tanks Always check their mission statement for bias or perspective, but these are known for accuracy in research even if they do cardstack and/or research from a biased perspective. They are helpful in stacking your case with relevant facts. Conservative Heritage Foundation Citizens Against Government Waste Media Research Center TownHall.com (A branch of Heritage Foundation) Republican National Committee National Federation of Republican Women American Enterprise Institute Hoover Institution Family Research Council Manhattan Institute Hudson Institute Washington...
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...means, and explain why they are important. Compare Machiavelli’s advice with the behavior of a specific politician – past or present. Under what political circumstances might the ends justify the means? 05 The Old Globe 10 Machiavelli packet due Group presentation and discussion – Machiavelli Discuss rhetorical and critical reasoning implications Homework: World of Ideas – Jefferson’s “The Declaration of Independence” (76-84) Journal response to the Jefferson text Prereading Questions (80); Questions for Critical Reading1-5 (84) How does the document seem to define independence? Use this definition as a basis for your own. To what extent does your definition agree with Jefferson? 12 Jefferson packet due “The Stylistic Artistry of The Declaration of Independence” Ken Burns’ Thomas Jefferson 17 Ken Burns’ Thomas Jefferson (continued) 19 Ken Burns’ Thomas Jefferson (continued) D.O.I. oral reading...
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...unsolved conflicts in contemporary world, among which is the issue of so called South Ossetia Region. As new government of Georgia came in to the power in 2004, territorial integrity became one of the major concerns to be solved. At that time the majority of Georgian society thought that integrity issue would be solved in the peaceful manner. However, since then, events developed in such way that in August 2008 military conflict launched in South Ossetia. The nature of this conflict had significant implications for regional and international power politics. According to the American scientist Kenneth Waltz “peace is the one among a number of ends simultaneously entertained… To explain how peace can be more readily achieved requires an understanding of the causes of the war”. After the war between Russia and Georgia the whole world was concerned about what was the reason of the August war? This paper attempts to review some literature about this topic trying to answer this main question and create even a little understanding of the views that were expressed during or after the war. According the literature reviewed, views about causes of the war can be divided in two parts. First part is about interests’ contradiction between Russia and the USA and the second – about “Matter” of Saakashvili. Interests’ contradiction – Russia and the USA The views about Russia’s interest are express by Riho Ühtegi in his article “the 2008 Russia-Georgia war five years later”, that was...
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...will work for the cheap labor, and they often works harder than others. With this labor force, business can easily increase their production and make more money. Which help boost the economy. Immigrants will work at unwanted job. According to research, immigrants work at jobs that the average American will not be willing to take. Such as farmers, cleaners and other job that use body strength. Pay tax. Yes the illegal immigrants who works also pay taxes. According to the research,”A 2016 study by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, a left-leaning research organization. estimated that undocumented immigrants pay $11.64 billion in state and local taxes in 2013, equivalent to about 8 percent of their total income” C.Illegal Immigrants should have the same right as US CItizen 1.The only difference between a the U.S citizens and illegal immigrants should not be more than some documents papers that shows you are legal. Each years thousands of people took the risk to come to America They are here, Because they think America is a better country, They are here because are trying to make life better. America is a country of freedom, People that living here should all have the equal right, In the U.S. Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson states that All men are created...
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...Wash in gt on St ate Mo del Unit ed Nati ons 2 007 Dear Delegates, Welcome to the fourth GA committee, Special Political and Decolonization. My name is Kristina Mader and I will be your chair. I am junior majoring in Political Science at Western Washington University. My concentration is on the barriers to participation by women in politics, especially in societies that are rebuilding or developing. This is my 7th year participating in MUN conferences, and my third as staff at WASMUN. I’m looking forward to meeting you all and chairing a committee that has so much depth and scope in its topics! The following background guide is meant to serve as a general guide to the issues on our agenda. Your research should not only involve reading the background guide, but should also focus on an in-depth analysis of the history and debates which concern the regions in question. If delegates have any questions concerning the committee, topics or background guides, feel free to contact me at maderk@cc.wwu.edu. I look forward to seeing you in March! Sincerely, Kristina Mader Chair, Special Political & Decolonization WASMUN 2007 Copyright © Washington State Model United Nations 2006-2007 Page 1 of 14 Wash in gt on St ate Mo del Unit ed Nati ons 2 007 History of the Committee At the advent of the United Nations, a system of committees was set up to deal with the many diverse issues before the General Assembly. The First Committee, Disarmament and International Security, was formed to deal...
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...The first of these papers which were later published together as The American Crisis in 1776 called out to all Americans as well as George Washington and his troops who were fighting the cold in New Jersey. The opening lines of this are still the most quoted lines of Paine. He wrote that all Americans must continue, must hurt, he wrote, for all history is awaiting the result of the battle. “These are the times that try men’s souls…” is his most quoted work. Thomas Paine’s first Crisis was the most dramatic of course. At this time Paine had gone to New Jersey after the signing of the Declaration of independence, which he believed was the fulfillment of his plea in Common Sense for total independence. Thomas Paine went to Fort Lee where Washington’s army sat defeated and tired. He lived with these men, spoke to them and begged them not to give up. An army that was of twenty thousand men at the beginning, now only consisted of a few hundred who were just resigned and tired. That is when Thomas Paine wrote his first American Crisis. Washington was immensely moved by this piece and he instructed that it was to be read out loud to the army. This was sold as a pamphlet and memorized by thousands. Although some of his later Crisis Papers had much less impact, his first one had an astounding effect on the fighters for independence and the revolution came to an end later in...
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