Musket

Paine's book persuaded many people of the nation to sacrifice their loyalty to the king of Great Britain by listing all the unfair things he's done. “He expects you will all take up arms, and flock to his standard, with muskets on your shoulders, our opinions are of no use to him, unless you support him personally, for ‘tis soldiers…” (Paine). Paine is talking about how the King expects people to follow him and do as he says not because they agree with his opinions but…

the oriental archipelagoes spread before him” mapping out where he believes Moby Dick could be. A problem arises with the sperm whale oil barrels and Starbuck goes to express his concern about losing all the oil to Ahab. The captain grabbed a loaded musket and pointed it as Starbuck and said, “There is one God that is Lord over the earth, and one Captain that is lord over the Pequod. -On deck”! Here Ahab’s madness has made his heart cold and he is putting himself above others, he is comparing…

The Battle of Pavia was fought on the early morning of the 24th of February 1525. Spanish-Imperial army under the command of Charles de Lannoy and working in conjunction with the garrison of Pavia, commanded by Antonio de Leyva attacked the French army under the personal command of Francis I of France outside the city walls of Mirabello. In this battle the Imperial army managed to split in half thus creating confusion thus overwhelming the French army. In this battle the French suffered massive…

recounts the story of Abdul-Rahman ibn Ibrahim Sori was a Torodbe Fulani Muslim Amir from the city of Timbo, which is located in Guinea. Abdul-Rahman was captured at the age of 26 and sold into slavery for the price of two flasks of gunpowder, some muskets, two bottle of rum, and eight twists of tobacco. He was brought to Natchez, Mississippi aboard a British slave ship and sold, with another slave, for approximately 950 pesos. Abdul-Rahman made his master a very wealthy man because he was…

for an oppressive legislature. Henry also comments on the lack of resistance that the citizens could show if the constitution went through. Henry claims that because the “militia is given up to Congress,” and “probably, you will not have a single musket in the State,” that any resistance would be “madness”. Essentially, Henry fears that when Congress decides to “enslave” the populace, which he views as inevitable, the people of the United States need a way to defend themselves, and under the…

Conventions to Travel With In the years when explorers and settlers traveled to the undiscovered land of the Americas, travel narratives became a hallmark of the area’s literature. Feeding the hunger for excitement and adventure, their popularity skyrocketed. Not only do these stories inspire wonder in the reader, they provide insights into life and events of the time. Two famous narratives, in particular, remain an essential part of learning about such travels. John Smith’s The General History…

Main Qualities Used by Washington George Washington, the first president of the United States of America, faced numerous obstacles, fought against a superior numbered British Army, and often suffered serious complications during the thirteen original colonies rise to independence. In this essay, I will demonstrate three enduring qualities of our celebrated leader and founding father, George Washington, as shown in Robert Harvey’s, “Maverick Military Leaders” (2008). Raising Morale Upon his…

Native American weapons can be traced back to the Stone Age. Native American weapons were a very important part of their culture. From common day chores to heavy duty hunting or fighting, traditional weapons, such as the bow and arrow, tomahawks, spears, war clubs, and blow darts, were a part of their everyday lives (Native American Weapons, n.d.). The bow and arrow was one of the most popular amongst the Natives. They were used in warfare and for hunting small and large game. Most bows were…

John Brown; a very strong advocate for ending slavery. However, many believe that Brown took his tactics for ending slavery too far, and therefore, classify him as a terrorist. This debate regarding whether John Brown was a terrorist or abolitionist has raged on for centuries, however, there is an abundance of evidence indicative of Brown’s tendency towards terrorism. By analyzing both his raid Harper’s Ferry, as well as the motivations behind this act, one may quickly conclude that John Brown…

When directors make a film based off of a historical event, it’s often questioned whether or not the information they provide for their story is an accurate representation of what really happened: especially if the film was a Disney production, which is targeted towards younger viewers. In the movie Pocahontas, British settlers sailed to the New World in the ship Susan Constant, in search for rumored gold and riches in Virginia, 1607. On the rigorous journey overseas, they lost many men during a…