Declaration of Sentiments

The idea of nationalism is not something that should be taken lightly. Nationalism is what brought our nation to become existent, among others around the globe. As we are today, nationalism is, by definition, patriotic feeling, principle, or efforts, as well as sense of identity. This was my only known definition of the word going into this class, but I now know that there is much more to the word itself. Nationalism is formed by the idea of independence. Our country is an example of nationalism…

Thoreau’s book Walden was first published the decade before the Civil War. The Economy is the first chapter of the book wherein Thoreau attempts to rationalize why he chose to spend two years and two months living in a cabin, away from the hustle and bustle of modern society. All throughout the chapter readers can see that the writer is not able to rectify his own ideals from that of society’s. Rather than just being a commentary on his objections to that modern society, could Thoreau’s text…

Thomas Jefferson was the most influential person from the American Revolutionary Era. Jefferson was a very smart man since childhood. Jefferson was very kindhearted and cared for people and was very outgoing. Thomas Jefferson was very smart since childhood. As a small boy Jefferson would spend his pastimes playing in the woods, practicing violin and reading. He was very interested in learning. By the age of nine he began his formal education studying Greek Latin and Greek. At age 14, he took…

The word admirable by definition means the following: .arousing or deserving respect and approval. That is the first word used to describe Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, and there is not a better word I can think of for this touching speech. The Gettysburg Address was recited after the Civil War, on the very field it was fought on. When the president was invited to give a speech in the place where so many died, it was expected to be emotional at the very least. However, Lincoln went past…

During the 19th century, France had a wide variety of government types - four dictatorships, two constitutional monarchies, two empires, and three republics. The French government was very unreliable and ever-changing. Directly after the French Revolution, a two house legislative body formed. This expanded power to the bourgeois. However, later power was returned solely to kings. After two kings, Louis XVII and Charles X, both of who were very disliked, power was transferred to Louis Philippe.…

April Morning by Howard Fast, tells the fateful story of fifteen year old, Adam Cooper, on April 19, 1775- the beginning of the Revolutionary War. As Adam tells us about his life and surroundings, we experience twenty-four hours in his shoes. During this twenty-four hour period Adam not only witnesses the “Shot Heard Round the World”, which kills his father, but he also participates in the Battle of Lexington, all while grieving the loss of his friends and father. While all of this happens…

Is it better to live a prosperous life under restrictions or under freedom? Patrick Henry, a knowledgeable and experienced leader of the Patriots, attempts to rally a group of doubtful, wealthy landowners that have given up on fighting for thier independence. He speaks with passion as he attracts white landowners, during the Virginia Convention in 1775, hoping they will fight against the British with him for their freedom to live out prosperous lives just as their ancestors. Just as Judas…

Revolutions have not made a nation stronger and in some ways, they have weakened nations.Such as economically limited production, socially did not change prejudices, and politically did nothing to strengthen. Throughout the Scientific, French, and Latin American (Haitian) Revolutions. Firstly revolutions did not change the way people think of others. During the Haitian Revolution, they were trying to get rid of all the different social classes, that were based on race and heritage. Once they…

During the classical time periods of China and India, around 600 BCE to 600 CE, both the Han Dynasty and Classical India retained powerful civilizations. A few similar aspects of both civilizations were the status/roles of women and their religions or philosophies. A difference in their civilizations was their interactions with other societies and cultures. Both the Han Dynasty and Classical India were different civilizations that were mainly similar, yet possessed their own unique cultures or…

The first artwork is Portrait of Thomas Inglefield by Samuel Ireland. It was created in circa 1787 by etching. Thomas Inglefield, who posed for this inspiring portrait, was born on December 18, 1769. He was British, and he was one of the many kids who had been born with no leg or arm limbs in the eighteenth century. The main reason to why this is just an amazing art piece is because though Inglefield lacked limbs, he was able to achieve his dream. Inglefield had a passion for fashion, and…