Through these historical events, Ellis reveals not only the daily political, economical, and military strife faced by the “Revolutionary Generation”, but also investigates the founding fathers reasoning behind their actions, thoughts, and interrelationships between one another. For each of the six historical events that are covered, there are accordingly six chapters to his book. Each chapter delves into the personal lives and political agendas of the American forefathers. This book gives particularly close attention to, John and Abigail Adams, and Thomas Jefferson. This style f writing makes sense for him to use, since Ellis has written a number of other biographical books about these two men and their counterparts, such as American Sphinx: The Character of Thomas Jefferson and Passionate Sage: The Character and Legacy of John Adams, both critically acclaimed and regarded as two of the best books on our second and third presidents.
A comparative analysis of Thomas Paine’s “The Crisis No.1” and James Madison’s “The Federalist No.10.” Thomas Paine and James Madison mark two momentous periods of American history: the American Revolutionary War between 1775 and 1783 and the ratification process of the new US Constitution in the years of 1787-1789 (?). Both Paine and Madison were closely affiliated with the events of their times. Thomas Paine fought in the Continental Army against the British Monarchy and encouraged his fellow soldiers in "the times that try men's soul" with his reassuring/uplifting writings. James Madison was one of the authors and negotiators of the new constitution that was meant to strengthen the Confederation. For his efforts and effective advocacy he ... in favor of its ratification, he is called the Father of the Constitution.
Gilmore also reveals how these people and events left their mark on history and formed important aspects of the law. He also highlights the major ideas and theories presented during each age of American law. This help give a clear picture of the developing legal system throughout American history. I feel this is an excellent and well written book that successfully attempts to break down the complex system of the developing American law. In chapter one, Gilmore introduces several key aspects that develop American law.
Also it was good for the instructors in teaching students about the judicial branch of the United States. I realized the most precious part in this book was the explanation of every case that lead to many historical key decisions under Marshall Court. I strongly agreed with the very last sentence of the book which was the turning point of the whole meaning the book, “ At his death the Constitution stood firmly as the supreme law of the Union, the Court had become a vital and respected organ of the government, and public anxiety and partisan maneuvering over the appointment of Marshall’s successor was widespread” (Stites
Henry David Thoreau was one of the great American writers. His ideas about “Civil Disobedience” are adapted by many other great individual, like Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr. and many others. During the civil right movement in the United States, Martin Luther King Jr. use Thoreau ideas about civil disobedience several times. King was not only a Great leader but also a great writer. He has given some of the greatest speeches, like “I Have a Dream” and many more.
In fact, this is my semester studying in the America United State, and 1776 is the first English historical book that I have read in my life. I can tell it is a huge experience, and I feel really excited about it, especially the way David writes about historical circumstances in 1776 is liked telling audiences a story. He described the battles between Great Britain and America colonies. It is so real that I thought he was there in the battles witting and even joining it. Moreover, the book includes pictures of historical figures as King George, George Washington, or Henry Knox, etc., and three maps of Boston, Long Island, and Trenton that help me to understand how the line of the enemy set up and what directions the another was or was coming from.
Criminal Justice Trends CJA/484 January 9, 2014 In today’s society the criminal justice court system has changed tremendously since the past. The criminal justice court system is to determine who succeed in the unavoidable conflicts between individuals. In the late twentieth century the basic needs of crime victims were discovered again after centuries of major neglect. Today a number of existing trends will stretch the different class of action and options victims and defendants encounter. The trend courts are encountering is modern technology and communication.
Juveniles and Social Justice Linda Buch Ashford University CRJ 422 Instructor J. Kerr March 3, 2014 Juveniles and Social Justice Drug use has been a major concern in American society for as long as our country has existed and is thought to be what has led to the many unfolding issues of the now overcrowded prison population in America. In 1980, there were “41,000 people in jails and prisons for drug offences, but by 2012 the number had risen to 507,000” (Federal Bureau of Prisons, 2013). Why the rise in prison population? President Richard Nixon's declaration of a "war on drugs", a war that thus far has cost roughly a trillion dollars and has engendered little to no effect on the supply of or demand for drugs in the Cumulated
Criminology is a field of study that is evolving every day. Throughout the years there has been the study on what causes crime, how to prevent crime, and the treatment of the juvenile delinquency and adult crime. Advancement in technology is changing the future of policing. Everyday new programs are introduced, new computers are designed, new weapons are created, etc. The future directions of crime fighting needs to be mindful of the individual’s rights and it will take more expertise to pave the directions of future crime fighting.
In the last decade illegal drug use in the United States has reached its highest level, according to the 2009 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. Addicts include single parents, white collar workers and now adolescents starting at the age of 12. The new generations are gaining access to meth, ecstasy, marijuana, and even prescription drugs. “Prohibition creates violence because it drives the drug market underground…..[V]iolence results from policies that create black market, not from the characteristics of the good or activity in question”(Miron p. 1). Legalizing drugs in the U.S may stop the violence, drug trafficking and even give the government more control, but we will be putting today’s youth in a compromising position.