Militia

Victor Ikhuehi Dr. Megan McGregor History 1301, 2pm 11/13/2016 Gun control in America Introduction Saul Cornell’s book, “A Well-Regulated Militia,” examines several notions regarding the right of Americans to bear arms as prevalent in several historical moments. The author’s study looks into the static conception that was dominant in several public discussions for the constitutional provision applicable to gun control. He traces some of the element that pose as competitive influences on the…

origin sprouting from the lack of regulations from the infant states. Examples of these conflicts can be found in all the colonies however South Carolina had the most brutal instances, especially in the cases of Colonel John Moffitt’s militia and Tory David Fanning’s militia. Both men fought in a manner they saw as acceptable, feeding the dynamic of a “just war.” These conflicts arose from both personal quarrels and the animosity felt between the opposing groups. However, these interactions had…

interpretation of the Second Amendment. The exact text of the Second Amendment reads “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” Many gun control advocates interpret the phrase “keep and bear Arms” to mean that the Second Amendment was intended as a collective right, given to the states to allow them to raise militias to prevent tyrannical rule by the federal government. However, the Second…

trained and very organized private group of colonists, known for helping with protection of their land from various attacks, such as from the Indians on their farms. This organization was not the regular militia, many of which were Tories. Revolutionary leaders wanted to eliminate Tories from the old militia. They were always prepared, being that they were self trained in most aspects of their military strategies. They were extremely mobile, and could bring their special tactics as an immediate…

arms”(U.S. Const. Amend. II). This is essentially fundamental for establishing a militia. The government is obviously a very profound power. Materials are improved every day. That being said, the government can easily wipe out any unarmed rebellion. The Second Amendment also signifies that, “a well regulated militia,” is necessary( P7 line 1). This displays the fact that the people are allowed to have well-established militia if one day the government unfortunately results to…

will benefit their party. The text states: “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” (Second Amendment – U.S. Constitution, n.d.). The problem is the interpretation of “A…

As colonization expanded and become a valuable goal of most countries, many conflicts occurred between the colonizers and the Natives to the land. Many of these disputes transpired with the Colonizing country wanting to enlarge their economy for a more prosperous nation. One of these disputes was named The Yamasee War. From 1715 to 1717, the Native American and British colonist began a war due to the colonist forcing out the Natives from their land in South Carolina. During the span of 1715-1717…

trial rights upon arrest. The icing on the cake was the expected French invasion of England while the standard army of “regulars” was occupied elsewhere on the globe. Demand called for a larger militia, and William Pitt’s government did just that by expanding the numbers from 118,000 volunteers…

Daniel Schultz article “The “Well Regulated” Militia of the Second Amendment: An Examination of the Framers’ Intentions” provides readers with information questioning the meaning of “well regulated” and “militia.” The Second Amendment of the United States Constitution gives the right for all citizens to bear arms under a well regulated militia, but the true meaning of “well regulated” and “militia” are the cause of the controversial issue among leaders of the United States. Daniel discusses…

stationed at Fort Moultrie, a dilapidated fortification facing the coastline. Recognizing that Fort Moultrie was vulnerable to a land assault, Anderson elected to abandon it for the more easily defensible Fort Sumter on December 26, 1860. South Carolina militia forces would seize the city’s other forts shortly thereafter, leaving Fort Sumter as the lone federal outpost in Charleston.A standoff ensued until January 9, 1861, when a ship called the Star of the West arrived in…