If, as is often said, history is the study of change over time, then the American Revolution is an ideal case study for historical understanding. The Revolution presents a wide range of issues having to do with the nature, causation, mechanisms, and extent of historical change. Of those issues, the one which stands out the most is the idea that the American Revolution was a conservative war led by men of prestige and property who sought to construct a government that would advance and secure their own interests. Mainly because white, adult males of property and community standing put greater emphasis on setting up an independent nation between 1763 and 1787 than on securing human rights.
For John Adams, George Washington, and Thomas Jefferson independence brought a kind of personal fulfillment. John Adams, a lawyer-farmer turned world statesman, was known for his vanity and gloating over his earthly riches (Morgan 6). Adams? principle weakness, his vanity, can be exemplified by his almost psychopathic yearning to be thought a great man by everybody. He would frequently act as though he was educated in many subjects in many subjects which he actually knew little about. John Adams also had a positive obsession with his farm, in which he loved to brag about. No matter where he was or what he was doing, Adams would have rather been on his farm, Braintree. To him, Braintree was superior to all other farms anywhere in the land. Therefore, when the Stamp Act attempted to impose a tax without consent; it struck at one of his deepest feelings. For a threat to property was a threat to his beloved farm (Morgan 12). Our second architect of independence, George Washington, was more focused on self interest and honor. To Washington, interest and honor were the sprigs that moved all men, including himself. His theory was that in seeking honor a man seeks the respect of his social class; and people generally accord respect to someone who serves their interests (Morgan 36).
"American History X" is undeniably one of the most poignant and potent movies I have ever seen. ... In "American History X" however, hate destroys the bond between two brothers. ... "American History X" gives us more closure. ... "American History X" has much stronger actors. ... In "American History X" however, we go beyond pity. ...
What is History? So, what is History? ... History Doesn't Change. ... History is a personal subject. ... The American Civil War probably had a greater effect on the lives of more people than my grandparent's house burning down in the 1930s, but to the family members involved, that house fire probably had a more lasting impact than the war. ...
It was the first written account ever made by someone in North America. ... There are many Native American traditions that speak of war with giants. ... The Paiute Indians have history with these giants that they called the Si Te Cah (Paulides). ... In addition, another popular North American Bigfoot Incident came from a man named David Thompson. ... Another early encounter with Bigfoot came from American president, Theodore Roosevelt. ...
What is World History? World history is the study of the ways in which the world changes over time. ... He happened to run into the New World, being the Americas, and initially believed he was reaching Asia. ... Terrorist groups that have been traced back to primarily the Middle East recently attacked the United States of America. ... By studying World History one can find the origins of the Muslim religion with Muhammad. ...
American history has been a history of conflict. ... America is known for its wide usage of African-American slaves in various places. ... The things that have made up the past are what make up the history that we hear today. History conflicts arise all over and America is a place that has been full of conflict and still is. ... Americans are proud of their history and most know not to repeat the same mistakes over again. ...
Abstract This essay contains a few reasons of how history as a discipline is beneficial to society and the purpose history overall. ... As well as using History of California journal as an example on how a history journal works and the contents. ... For example if you need to know about Native Americans in California, or how Los Angeles was developed. ... From Native Americans, to Spain conquering, to Mexico taking control, and to finally being gained by the United States. ... It is a great tool for students at a high school and college level for any research project about California as a s...
Sarna is a leading scholar of American Jewish history and can make a better assumption to the impact of the German Jews on American Jewish life than I can. Yet after reading through some of his writings along with the works of Supple, Meyer, and Glazer I completely agree with his argument that the mid nineteenth century could be referred to as the "German Period" of American Jewish History. ... How can an oppressed group of peddlers create such an impact on American Jewish history? ... Within the new land of prosperity German-Jewish theorist like Isaac Lesser and David Einhorn helped shape the...
Conflict is the epicenter of history. ... Conflict is what creates and annihilates the different entities that exist in the world throughout history. This course focuses mainly on American history from its' beginnings up until 1877 so for the purpose of this paper I will only discuss conflict from this time period and region, though it should be noted that conflict is a theme that covers much more than just that. ... Usually in history, as in this case, conflicts as large as wars generate from a plethora of smaller conflicts all built together. ... The theme of conflict is almost so commo...
The Greatest Years in America's History There are many periods in history that would be nice to have lived in. ... It must have been something to see America go from living large to nothing, and then make a complete turn around and thrive. ... Although the Great Depression to many was thought of as one of America's worst memories, I like to think of it as the "Great Test" of America. It's not hard to be a great nation when everyone is rich, but when everyone is poor and still there is pride and patriotism in their hearts, I think it shows that Americans will endure. ...
The Greatest Years in America's History There are many periods in history that would be nice to have lived in. ... It must have been something to see America go from living large to nothing, and then make a complete turn around and thrive. ... Although the Great Depression to many was thought of as one of America's worst memories, I like to think of it as the "Great Test" of America. It's not hard to be a great nation when everyone is rich, but when everyone is poor and still there is pride and patriotism in their hearts, I think it shows that Americans will endure. ...
