Book Project
Have times really changed since1775? Argumentatively, a lot has changed since back then. People behave and talk a little differently, we have new high tech technologies and our government is more developed. But, have our needs for natural freedom and a free society changed? Without the stories written by many we would never have known that the idea of natural liberty and a free society have actually been around since the beginning. From 1775, when Thomas Paine wrote Common Sense, through the many years within our textbook “When we are Free”, until now with Northwood’s Idea we, as humans, fight for all the same important reasons. Making a difference, standing up for our beliefs, investing in our future and fighting for free and equal society are all equivalent, major topics.
Starting in 1775 when Thomas Paine wrote, Common Sense, …show more content…
The government being corrupt, political and economic freedoms, importance of making a stand and free society are among the most common topics. In “Not Yours to Give”, Edwards S. Ellis describes a situation where Davy Crockett questioned a congressman on his action to agree on a bill giving money to a widower. After many words were exchanged the congressman realized the man, Crockett was right. If the congressmen are fine with throwing money around like that, why shouldn’t they have to contribute? Why don’t the hard working citizens get a say in where their hard earned tax money goes? Crockett had an idea to get the congressman to admit his wrong and think about his future actions. The congressman made a speech apologizing to the citizens letting them know of his realization. Crockett was looking out for the wellbeing of his fellow citizens and trying to promote a natural and free society. This is like Thomas Paine’s, “Common Sense” and Northwood’s Idea today, getting people to speak their ideas and fighting for their
Have times really changed since1775? Argumentatively, a lot has changed since back then. People behave and talk a little differently, we have new high tech technologies and our government is more developed. But, have our needs for natural freedom and a free society changed? Without the stories written by many we would never have known that the idea of natural liberty and a free society have actually been around since the beginning. From 1775, when Thomas Paine wrote Common Sense, through the many years within our textbook “When we are Free”, until now with Northwood’s Idea we, as humans, fight for all the same important reasons. Making a difference, standing up for our beliefs, investing in our future and fighting for free and equal society are all equivalent, major topics.
Starting in 1775 when Thomas Paine wrote, Common Sense, …show more content…
The government being corrupt, political and economic freedoms, importance of making a stand and free society are among the most common topics. In “Not Yours to Give”, Edwards S. Ellis describes a situation where Davy Crockett questioned a congressman on his action to agree on a bill giving money to a widower. After many words were exchanged the congressman realized the man, Crockett was right. If the congressmen are fine with throwing money around like that, why shouldn’t they have to contribute? Why don’t the hard working citizens get a say in where their hard earned tax money goes? Crockett had an idea to get the congressman to admit his wrong and think about his future actions. The congressman made a speech apologizing to the citizens letting them know of his realization. Crockett was looking out for the wellbeing of his fellow citizens and trying to promote a natural and free society. This is like Thomas Paine’s, “Common Sense” and Northwood’s Idea today, getting people to speak their ideas and fighting for their