Loyalist

Treue der Union by: Matt Whelan German Teacher: Ms. Sarah Smith James E. Taylor High School Katy, Texas In the tiny Texas town of Comfort stands the Treue der Union monument. This monument marks the burial ground for the 35 German Texan Union loyalists killed by Confederate forces during the Civil War. The Treue der Union monument may be the most interesting piece of German history in Texas. As Frank Kiel (292) points out in his article debunking several inflated claims about the monument, it…

The Sentiments of an American Women suggests that the role of women is to be the ultimate patriot for the Revolutionary War effort. Women were to make personal sacrifices equal to or greater than that of men, all for the good of America. Women were to be inspiring, encouraging, and serve soldiers in any way they could. The document encouraged women to be thankful for and appreciative of the sacrifices of the soldiers that were fighting for the freedoms of America. In return for the services of…

invited to join the United States in the revolution and all declined the offer. This angered the Americans that those who decline were referred to as Tories. According to Canadian history, those who declined the offer are referred to as United Empire loyalists. These differing of idea seem to draw a line between Canada and the United States. I find that Canadian history is much more accepting of people and cultures. In my opinion, the United States expects more from its people than the Canadian…

To win the Revolutionary War, there were three crucial factors. First, the unity was solidified when the rebellious consciousness was aroused thus uniting the Americans against the British. Secondly, it was the American military force that translated into action the thoughts of rebellion. (S,109)Lastly, the logistic supports from the grassroots allowed the army to fight without worrying about the food shortages. (A5)These factors which constantly affected each other made the united Americans…

How does fear fuel bravery, when fear is the total opposite of bravery in the novel Chains, written by Laurie Halse Anderson? In Chains, Isabel, a thirteen-year-old slave, feels fear, but manages and overcomes her fear when she takes action to fulfill her desires to become free. However, Isabel and her sister, Ruth, were sold to the malicious Locktons before reaching their lawyer. Furthermore, with their lawyer and old mistress’s will out of reach, Isabel accepts the challenge to achieve her…

Today, the governing document of our country is the U.S. Constitution, and has been since 1789. However, before the Constitution was written, we were under the rule of the Articles of Confederation from 1781 to 1789. This document was weak and had many problems with it, which were corrected in the Constitution. The biggest issues with the Articles of Confederation that led to the success of the Constitution were the lack of central unification, government ability to enforce laws, and…

What were the causes? The American Revolution was a political rebellion that started in 1765, and ended in 1783. Things started when colonist from the Thirteen American Colonies refused to submit to the authority of King George III, and the Parliament of Great Britain. This act of defiance led to the foundation that ultimately led to the independent of the United States. In 1765, members of the American colonial society, representatives of the colonist, who would meet and discuss…

Osaka Castle is one of the most beautiful and well known historical landmarks in Japan. The castle has a long and interesting history and has had several incarnations. The castle began life as a small temple known as Ishiyama Hongan-ji. During its more than 500 years of history the building has been destroyed and rebuilt several times, because of its strategic and later cultural importance. Hongan-ji was originally built as a place of retirement for the Holy Priest Rennyo, the great revivalist…

Each side loyalist and patriot, is waiting for the great clash that will decide their fate. A British victory would likely end the war and return the colonies to the king. A continental win could set the colonies free at stake Liberty. The word that has been in colonial ears is the outset of the year when a pamphlet sent American ablaze. Finally, someone has given the colonist a vocabulary of revolution but who is the author? In Philadelphia, in 1776 the words come anonymously from the most…

The societies in his work are based on their corresponding government and authoritarian methods. In 1984, there is a motif of sheep which serves as a metaphor for society in that they follow anything the Party desires. Winston describes that Goldstein’s face “resembled the face of a sheep, and the voice, too, had a sheep-like quality.” (1984, 16) Having the face of sheep connotes that Goldstein is under the Party’s authoritative influence. Later in the novel, it is explained that there is no war…