Benjamin E. Bates

Between twelfth and fifteenth centuries there were similarities in culture and types of power due to trade. Starting from the Middle East through West Africa, and China are connected through trades. In the Americas, Mesoamerica and South America, there was systems of tribute and trade within region. Each civilization was brought together in some way, whether it was their beliefs or keeping balance in society. In a way trade ties together the different societies that developed independently in…

Two wealthy men who traveled long ways overseas from England were both on a mission to make a difference not only in their lives, but in the lives of others. Although these two men shared many attributes, they were very diverse in the way managed their disputes. Nathaniel Bacon was an educated English man with a sufficient amount of money and on a journey to make a difference in Jamestown, Virginia. In 1676, many people migrated over from England to escape the harsh reality of government control…

Plaza Francisco Morazán Plaza Morazán is a popular place known as one of the historic places in El Salvador for many reasons. Fortunately, getting there is not too difficult at all because it is located in the main city of El Salvador. It is considered one of the oldest monuments built in the country. This incredible place can boast of incredibly history, beautiful nature, and an easy location. Firstly, it was built in honor to Francisco Morazán who is considered a historical hero…

Anyone can change the world... anyone. I agree with Margaret Mead’s quote, "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has,” but only to an extent. Throughout history and even today, there have been large groups of people, small groups of people, and just one person that have made profound effects on the world we know today. The Boston tea party was a revolt where taxpayers were outraged with the high taxes being…

Britain. The colonists felt like Great Britain was treating them unfairly and a big part of this was taxation without representation. All this eventually led to the colonies to declare independence from Great Britain and a lot of great minds, such as Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson, to create the Declaration of Independence. The Founders of this country made the right decision on declaring independence against the tyrannical leader of Britain. King George was a…

Benjamin Franklin was one of the founding fathers of the United States. He was a leading author, printer, political theorist, politician, freemason, postmaster, scientist, inventor, civic activist, statesman, and diplomat. Benjamin Franklin was born January 17, 1706. Mr. Franklin played a major role in the American Enlightment. As an inventor, he was known for the lightning rod, bifocals, and the Franklin stove. Benjamin Franklin was born into a family of candle makers, but his family knew he…

Colonial Period; The Best Period 1776 is known as the year we were granted freedom from Great Britain, but it is also known as the year congress renamed the nation. Traveling back to the colonial period and getting to experience the making of the United States of America would be a wonderful opportunity. Many things made the year 1776 so important. One important thing that happened was the signing and passing of the Declaration of Independence. If it wasn’t for that we could still be under…

Benjamin Franklin Wealth, Luxury, and Virtue Born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1706, Benjamin Franklin was raised by a Puritan family and became an apprentice as a printer to his older brother. After working for his brother until 1723, Benjamin Franklin went to Philadelphia and opened his own printing shop. He became the public printer for Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, and New Jersey. During this time Franklin formulated the “Thirteen Virtues”. Franklin said, “I propos’d to myself, for the…

The Boston Tea Party: What would have happened if it had never taken place? What would have happened if the colonists had never thrown the tea overboard?. On the night of December 16, 1773, three hundred forty-two chests of tea were thrown overboard into the Boston Harbor by Samuel Adams and The Sons of Liberty. They did this with the intention of having one goal in mind, meaning no more taxes. Since the Boston Tea Party was one of the biggest events that led up to the American Revolution, one…

I choose to write about father, John Witherspoon because I heard of him but not a lot. I thought it would be interesting to learn more about our founding father John Witherspoon. Instead of writing about somebody I already know a lot about I can write about somebody I only know a little about. It is important to know your founding father and what they did or accomplished. John Witherspoon came to the burgeoning United States to become president of what would become Princeton University, and he…