Abraham Simpson

The French Revolution and American Revolution were similar in particular aspects. However, there were a lot of differences between the two wars, especially involving their slaves during their respected time periods. After the defeat of the British at Yorktown, many Americans didn’t understand the lasting impact that the black people had during the War for their Independence against the British. At the 1876 Centennial Celebration of the Revolution in Philadelphia, not a single speaker…

“Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye pay the tithe of mint and anise and cumin, and you have omitted the weightier matters of the law, judgement, mercy, and faith: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone.” (KJ21, Matthew 23:23) In his speech, “What to a Slave is the Fourth of July,” Frederick Douglass reminds his audience that there is much work to be done in abolishing the slave trade and much of that work revolves around treating all people with the…

The Antebellum era in the United States may have been one of the darker times in American history, as its more known as slavery’s higher impact in the United States on how other countries saw the U.S. During the era slave narratives were popularized due to its promotion of anti-slavery that was highly praised in the North side of the United States. These narratives were also seen as a glimpse of how grotesque slavery is in the South. These narratives also added a different point of view to the…

Motivation is defined as the desire to achieve a goal or a certain performance level, leading to goal-directed behavior. When refer to someone as being motivated, it means that the person is trying hard to accomplish a certain task. Motivation is clearly important if someone is to perform well; however, it is not sufficient. Ability—or having the skills and knowledge required to perform the job—is also important and is sometimes the key determinant of effectiveness. Finally, environmental…

Abraham Lincoln said in the third paragraph, “But, in a larger sense, we can not dedicate—we can not consecrate—we can not hallow—this ground.” He says this to show that there was a great, bloody war that had to happen in order to secure the liberties and freedoms that we truly desire. We need these memories because if we were to forget about our history, we would be doomed to repeat it. Abraham also says in the third paragraph, “ The brave men,…

Imagine being a war hero, “Cleopatra of Succession,” most importantly a Confederate spy. A brave spy. All these words describe Belle Boyd. Belle Boyd, a Confederate spy has become a memorable character in history because of her accomplishments and permanent impact on America. By looking through her life, I believe from Belle Boyd we can learn the trait of courage when studying legacy of her life. Historians and authors consider Belle’s biggest achievement was being a confederate spy. Being a…

in the agency theory. 2.3.1.2 The strategic role The strategic role of the board of directors is based on the stewardship theory. This theory found its foundation in psychology and sociology and defines that managers could be seen as stewards who are motivated to act in the best interest of their principals (Donaldson & Davis, 1991) . As opposed to the agency theory, the stewardship theory assumes that there is no difference in interest between management and ownership, which means that…

In your view, which theory or combination of theories best explains motivation: drive reduction theory, arousal theory or Maslow’s hierachy of needs? Which theory you like the most and which do you find the least convincing? As well provide an example of motivating force in your life and trace the explanation to one of these theories. For example: what makes you want to study and be successful at school? Support your answers with citations. “Motivation is a psychological feature that arouses…

Contradicting Statements Slavery has always been an extremely controversial topic, especially when intertwined with the United States the “freest” nation. As in any other cases, there are always multiple point of views. In slavery the most prominent ones being abolition and pro-slavery. Unlike other differences that could be resolved easily, the issue of slavery took many decades and lives to eventually become resolved. Yet, even to this day, there are multiple opinions surrounding slavery. The…

Frederick Douglass was enslaved in 1818 but his age was not known, as he did not know his actual birthdate. He was the father of the Civil Rights Movement. Having former experience with slavery, he had knowledge to be a lead abolitionist. When he was moved to work for a man named Edward Covey, also known as the “slave-breaker”, his spirit was nearly destroyed. However, he fought back, remained strong, and began to write his autobiography. His book, The Narrative, opened many people’s eyes about…