Republican Motherhood

1).  Women turned from aristocratic "baby sitters" to the backbone of the revolution. They were needed to change into a more hands on position. Unlike previous times when women did not even care for their children, they had to care for their kids, husband, and other responsibilities added during the revolution.

2). Regardless of this new roll taken on by women, they had to deal with the stresses that came with the new work.  And much was expected from them, their responsibilities could easily become overwhelming. Other downsides are the start to many biased views that would carry on for years after.

3). This is important time period for the american woman. This being because they gained many responsibilities, and were the driving force behind the revolution. And there is no doubt that with out women it would have been hard to win this war.

Republican Motherhood blog

  1).  The background of the this art piece depicts a lavish lifestyle. This becomes obvious with the lavish pink couch, and corner of a fancy picture frame.

  2).  The center of the this painting is the little boy dressed in the blue, with the pink bow around his waist.  I say this because the lighting is much brighter on him, and darker on the mom, and other child. The mother can is portrayed as a Republican rather than as a aristocrat, this can be seen through the fact that she is with her kids, instead of a nanny, or helper with her kids.

3). Her kids seem to value their relationship within their mom. Unlike many portraits of the time they seem to be close, and the there is a warmth of the picture.

4). It shows that she is a caring mother, who loves her children.

LAD: Federalist #10

1.  Why are factions so difficult to eliminate?

 It is hard to break them up because they are a highly focused group with one goal in mind. They meet secretly, and like said before they are dedicated for their cause. Many of the leaders within the new government were a part of factions.

2.  If factions cannot be removed then how can they be controlled?

 Madison says within federalist 10 that the way to kill a faction is to cut off its supply of liberty, but that would defeat the purpose of the country. But he also said that the factions would have to be constantly checked, and watched. He acknowledges that they cannot get rid of the factions, but that they need to find ways to get around them.

Blog #4 - Revolution Article

1). Many of the founding fathers purposely shaped their legacy. George Washington issued a Biographer, he provided him with housing, and gave him a year to work on it. He also provided the biographer with stories to actually write about.

2). Washington, never acknowledged the men that ought in the revolution, other than his officers. And he never commemorated them after the fact.

3). Six times as many men died in the civil war, than died in the revolutionary war.

4). The revolutionary war took a toll on the British. Most soldiers died on the voyage to the colonies.

5). Over a hundred thousand British loyalists were exiled, or 5%.

"LAD #3: Declaration of Independence."

1. Democratic principles-
All men have the same rights, that cannot be revoked by any measure. If the system of government that has been set up does not agree with others it can be removed, and it can be changed through time. But this government should remain through small events.


2.list a handful of grievances
The King has kept armies in the colonies during times of peace

The King does not allow other us to trade with other countries.

The King has not allowed for trials by jury.

3. The conclusion
We have tried unsuccessfully to reason with the British, and now we have united, and are ready to be our own united states that will not be associated with the crown. It is official that the we are independent states.

Trial of John Peter Zenger (1735)

1. Who was John Peter Zenger?
John Peter Zenger was a printer, editor, and journalist originally form Germany, he then settled in New York City. It was he who wrote The New York  Weekly Journal.


 2. What was the controversy over his charges? 
He was imprisoned for Libel,  or poking fun of the governor. He was expressing his opinion of the situation through words. And that is what he was imprisoned for.

3. What influence did his case have on American governmental tradition?
This case is what pushed to create freedom of the press in our constitution. And give the press the opportunity to voice their opinion about current affairs. 


4. What is the lasting significance of his trial? 
Without this case, then it is very possible that we wouldn't have freedom of the press today, which greatly effect our opinions, and even the way our government runs. without the slander that is thrown at it during certain situations they would have a hard time getting back on track. this right makes it easier for the government to see what the people think.

#1 Mayflower compact and fundamental orders of Connecticut

1) What concepts are included in the Mayflower Compact?
The point of the Mayflower conflict is talking about establishing their new home, and how they will do it. They will create some form of government, and come together. It is very much a contract, or code to be followed.

2) How does the Mayflower Compact reflect and attachment to both the "Old" and "New" worlds?
It is still attached to the old world, through religion. They are still very close to God, and continue to show respect towards the Old world. Yet They all agree to follow new rules, which have been set into place, which fits the New world characteristic. 


3) How did the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut differ from the Mayflower Compact?

The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut are much more specific on how their system of government will run. And is basically a document setting up a local government. Where as the Mayflower compact is more of a contract, which the new settlers would have to follow while living in the new settlement. 

4) What prompted the colonists of Connecticut to take this approach to government, i.e.: use of a written Constitution?
Colonists that were not happy with the colony that was set up in Massachusetts, and they wanted their own place in which to live, and govern. They then drafted this order to enact, and to preserve this way of life in which they wished to live. 


5) In what significant way(s) does the Fundamental Orders reflect a fear of and safeguard against the usurping of power by one person or a chosen few?
The new Connecticut colony had many laws in place to prevent such cases to occur, and disrupt them. No one could just nominate townspeople, they would have to go through a court to be approved for the job. When it came time to vote, they had a voting method that used paper to vote, and whomever had the most papers for them won. The governor had to be from an approved church, and would be chosen every two years.

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