My reaction to this chapter is one that is mildly surprised. I found it interesting that “escape was easier than rebellion,” (Zinn 46). Apparently, the air was heavily charged with rumor of rebellion and revolt (something I think would work well for an espionage novel). I thought it was interesting how the white workers really put their heart and soul into getting a better life. This chapter made me start to see another side of the multifaceted history of the United States, one that wasn’t focused on equality for African Americans or women, but one that was focused on equality among common men.
Congress men always think twice about the fact of losses of their States and their Civilians. Therefore the Congress now desired to build up upon nothing that would invent their opponent. The main concept behind all of these was nothing but to create a strong centralized government which is having more decentralized in authority and power. Congress felt establishing a weak national government will win the approval that time simply because it didn’t threaten or didn’t change the basic concepts of the exciting British laws among the States. Somehow they knew the limitation on the powers of Congress will be became more obvious once they change the method.
These examples highlight the broader significance the author is trying to show her readers that the Revolutionary War was both the struggle of men and women on both sides as well; thus concluding that men and women are just as equal and deserve the same rights as men. It surpasses the label and expectation of society that a woman’s role was only to “…obedience, fidelity…and [that] her natural function was bearing and nurturing children” (4). Instead, while all these traits are inherently good, it emphasized the idea that a
Specifically his Thoughts on the Present State of American Affairs in section three is arguably one of the biggest factors that led to American support to the Revolutionary War. One of the reasons why this section of Common Sense was so influential is due to Thomas Paine’s use of varied rhetorical devices in the first few pages. Beginning in paragraphs one and two, Paine’s voice is almost condescending as he points out that so much has been written on the affairs and struggles of England and America, but none of it has been effective in promoting change. With this, he claims that only the king himself has any sort of influence. Paine adds in powerful quotations, “They will last my time,” from the king to emphasize his point that the king has all of the influence and is ready to do what he wants with it (Paragraph 3).
She proved that women deserved the same amount of pay that men were making. Equality was a major thing back in the day because equality meant that everyone was equal regardless of race, sex, and age. Women didn’t have any say; they felt used and felt like another body to the world, until Susan B. Anthony stepped up for what she believed in. After years and years of protesting and speaking in front of audiences, Susan thought the republicans would have given their support for
The authors wrote that women should have equal rights as men, should be able to vote, and they shouldn't be tied down to their husbands. There is still a widespread belief that women are not equal to men. Even though many people still try to convince themselves otherwise. Kate Chopin and Charlotte Gilman both made women believe that they should have the same equal rights as men. In the 1920's, women began to grow more independent, which would change the role of women's lives.
There manifesto was the agreement of people which favoured the ordinary citizens and wanted them to gain more rights than rich property owners. They organized the Putney debates where army general council met with leveller spokesmen and they agreed that they should break the back of the rank and file agitation. The leveller’s strong influence on the army played a role in the failure as it made it difficult for the army and parliament to agree with one
However, due to the methods presented for American success, each party contradicted their opinions on the common man, democracy, and the constitution which foreshadows a great unstable nation. The viewpoint of the common man, perceived by the federalists and the republicans, split a rift between two oppositions. The federalists supported the rich and wealthy people so they could grow and trickle down their prosperity to the lower classes. Alexander Hamilton believed that the rich and prosperous should handle the nation due to the majority of the first class being well educated. He points out that while his population of supporters had the resources and knowledge to run the government, the lower classes basically had small or no resources at all.
The Americans fought under British’s flag giving them victory towards the France. Causing France’s image to no longer become a threat upon the colonists’ as they proved that their army was able to fight. Since the war had put such a big dent on Britain’s funds, Parliament passed laws that taxed colonists. The colonies began to corporate as events such as the Proclamation of 1763 started common problems for them. Later on, the Navigation Laws of 1650, and Sugar and Stamp acts of 1764 and 1765 began to frustrate the colonists as economic problems were being faced at this point.
He mentions, “The patriots of 1776 did not fight to replace the tyranny of a king with the privileges of a few or the rule of a mob. They gave to us a republic, a government of, and by, and for the people, entrusting each generation to keep safe our founding creed.” This I thought was hard evidence because it speaks about America not being a country ruled by a king but has given us a government that is for the people. The constitution has changed a bit and it has been working towards the people’s needs. Women being able to vote is one