...A Midwife’s Tale The American Revolution affected the lives of many people, including those living ordinary lives on the Maine frontier. Martha Ballard was a midwife during the years following the American Revolution. Through studying Martha Ballard’s recorded thoughts on life and her surroundings, she provides a description of the daily life of those living on the Maine frontier during this time. Citizens during this time period were greatly influenced by their jobs, concerns, religion, gender differences, customs, and changes after the American Revolution. Living in Maine after the American Revolution brought frontier land disputes, troubles in connecting with the outside world, and declines in deference. According to Martha Ballard’s...
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...Liliana Nuñez HIS101/MWF/11:00 a.m Prof. Mahdavi-izadi 24 November 2014 Term Paper: Steam Engine from the Industrial Revolution The industrial revolution was an era where many things changed especially in manufacturing. Thanks to the invention of the steam engine people realized that all the work and tasks they used to perform manually was now able to be accomplished in a much more efficient manner because of machines. Brilliant inventors during the industrial revolution became very well known for making these machines work. Even though James Watt was not the inventor of the steam engine, since steam has been around for a long time, he was known as making the steam engine work.[1] Throughout the essay I will be examining the history and different aspects of the steam engine such as how the steam engine works, what it is, and why it is important, as well as the man who played a huge role into making it work. James Watt was an engineer who transformed the practical use of steam into power. He was born in born in 1736 in Greenock, Scotland.[2] He went to grammar school just like many other young men at the time. He was very smart and was specifically good in the subject of mathematics. In his mid-teenage years his goal was to be an instrument maker, and his father was a carpenter so he was taught at an early age how to build things. Watt ended up moving away from Greenock to pursue an education on how to make instruments. At the University of Glasgow he came in...
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...discussions about the various roles women had during the American Revolution. As we see the fight for independence was not fought alone by men. The actual fight was with the women. They went to almost exhausting attempts to do their part as well. These women overlooked their own welfare as well as the safety of their children. While being strong and breaking free of beliefs and stereotypes about what was conceived to be behavior that a woman portrays. Although it was not at all for the women. The women in the book did indeed struggle, different groups of women struggled in different or more forceful ways. Berkin talks about different major...
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...American Society after the Revolutionary Era The Revolutionary Era inspired a change in American society in many ways politically and socially, but not so much economically. The colonies broke away from what appeared to be a corrupt government in England and formed their own ideas of how a nation should treat its people. The Founders thought that their ideal societal concepts were much different from the British but in reality, they would not stay that way. As time progressed, American leaders noticed that there had to be a more centralized government to run the people, much like that of England’s government. After the ratification of the Articles of Confederation, there were many problems that arose in the government. In a letter written...
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...Writing Assignment The French Revolution in 1789 came as a surprise to many people during that time. For a country with such absolute Monarchy and was advanced in every single way comparing to other European countries, revolution is something that no one would expect. However, some Primary Sources clearly shows evidence of the need for revolution among the commoners in France. Some factors that had caused the idea of rebellion include a king that’s completely incompetent, the bankruptcy in the country and hope of liberty after seeing the success of American Revolution. In the end it is the eager for freedom and anger towards high taxes in the third estate that finally led France into the great revolution. In Arthur Young’s travel diaries, he stressed a few key circumstances that led to the outbreak of French Revolution. In his opinion, the French Revolution was not so much a surprise and the seeds of revolution had been spread and deeply ingrained in the French long ago. First, he pointed out the long unsolved financial problem that had been bothering the nation. However, the king in throne does not have the knowledge to solve such crisis nor do the court that immersed themselves in pleasure. On top of the financial crisis, the commoners wanted for some immediate change but do not know what to look up to and hope for. I think what Young is trying telling us is that the root to the revolution is the mass bankruptcy in the country. The king could have solved this primary crisis...
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...importance of the American Revolution. He starts off by stating that during the 1780’s everyone thought that it was only natural that America verge away from British rule. They all figured that it would be a gradual change; not a full blown revolution. Throughout the chapter, Ellis puts great emphasis on the many things that could have gone wrong during the revolution. He points all these negative events and set backs that he felt could easily have brought the developing America down to show just how great of an accomplishment the revolution was. The Founding Fathers were not completely oblivious to the severity of breaking away from Great Britain. Tom Pain states that, “it is only common sense that an island can not rule a continent (pg.3).” Many assumed that it was only natural that the thirteen colonies govern themselves. They figured that it would be a peaceful break such as the gaining of independence for Ghana or Canada. It was not until later on that the colonies realized that Britain would not easily hand over the land. What I find interesting is that only the Founding Fathers seemed to realize the great events taking place during their time. John Adams even instructed his wife to file and keep all of his records. It is as if he knew that hundreds of years from then, we the future Americans would look back at his notes and recognize his greatness. This makes me wonder why they were so sure of themselves. The Americans were at a disadvantage during the beginning of...
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...Introduction Industrialization increased tremendously during the 18th and 19th century leading to the success growth of United States as far as overall wealth during the rise to power on its wake. This paper focuses on the different aspects of industrialization that occurred and the various groups that were affected during this period of time, and overall what the effect of industrialization did for America. Three Aspects of the Industrial Revolution Referred to commonly as the second Industrial Revolution, three major aspects during this time immensely played apart towards the shaping of our country as we know it and they were our society, the economy and our politics. Society was largely a big part of the industrialization period and underwent the most significant changes. Large amounts of rural to urban migration occurred due employment because of the creation of organizations and companies. The infrastructure and building of railway lines for transportation of raw materials to distinctive states was happening as well during this time. Significant use of iron and steel created several opportunities for industrialization versus agricultural hence making the United States more of an industrialized nation and less agricultural. Our economy at the time played a major role at this time, and was the second aspect of industrialization. During this time rapid growth in society was experienced with the expansion of companies and the improvement of their internal progression....
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...Literature [DUE DATE] The Enlightenment and the Atlantic Revolutions Before the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment movement in the sixteenth to eighteenth centuries, divine reasoning and superstition were the explanation for unknown events, leadership, and government. Kings and emperors were justified by the gods or God of the people. People were killed due to accusations of witchcraft because there was no other explanation for the peculiar event that took place. Religion was the center of almost everyone’s life, and it explained many unknown elements of the world, such as creation. However, with new ideas and a scientific background, the world went through drastic changes. The Enlightenment, with its new radical ideas, particularly about government and human reason, served as the basis and...
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...The Industrial Revolution Industrial Revolution meets a series of social, economic and political changes that began to appear in England in the mid eighteenth hundreds. Subsequently, these changes spread to other countries and regions in the world such as France, Belgium, the Netherlands, northern Germany, the United States and Japan, finally change the world. When considering the Industrial Revolution, it is important to keep in mind the negative consequences as well as the global changes that took place. Back in the 18th century when the revolution began the majority of people lived in the countryside; new changes came from the growth of cities alongside the growth of the industries. We have to realize that with the Industrial Revolution...
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...The Mexican Revolution (1910-1920) started due to a group of people disappointed with the way Mexican President, Porfirio Díaz, was ruling (Beezly), but would later evolve into a civil war. In 1910, the Mexican people overthrew the corrupt and sclerotic dictatorship of Porfirio Díaz, who had ruled the country for decades (Kennicott). With the revolt against the government many social changes began to occur. Women had a role in started to have a level of importance in society, which was very uncommon for the time. (Macias). Additionally, people started to paint murals to illustrate this time of disagreement (Kennicott). However, the art would be interpreted in a way that was unintended, and it would lead to negative emotions for the people....
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...will be remembered? "In the following sheets, the author hath studiously avoided every thing which is personal among ourselves. Compliments as well as censure to individuals make no part thereof. The wise and the worthy need not the triumph of a pamphlet; and those whose sentiments are injudicious or unfriendly, will cease of themselves, unless too much pains is bestowed upon their conversion." (Thomas Paine) So, basically as much as the book means for the colonists, Paine wanted to be on a rather neutral ground. He had no need for the glory that brought forth by a pamphlet (which is the whole Common Sense) nor he wanted to go against those who would certainly punish him for what his work brought forth. He himself clearly said that only those who got too hurt emotionally by sins they made would spare him for what he wrote. (aiming at the authorities who used violence to suppress the colonists) It is merely a guess from my part but I think what he meant was that he should not be the one the sacrifice but instead the colonists who were being suppressed at the time. He did not want them to rely on anyone but themselves to save their own life. Thus, he probably thought that his work would remain as something written by basically no one at all but merely created by the people' passions for freedom. On other words, the work was only there to raise the spirit of colonist to fight for their own lives and after that, the work should be forgotten as it would have no more uses. (if the book...
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...French Revolution and Napoleonic Era Worksheet Johnnie Nichols HIS/114 June 26, 2015 Christopher Powers French Revolution and Napoleonic Era Worksheet Liberty, equality, brotherhood, hubris, financial irresponsibility, democracy, and technology have all influenced or motivated those in the French Revolution in many ways. First, liberty, equality, democracy, and the financial irresponsibility’s of the government went hand in hand. During times of election most of the population, or lower class, felt left out of decisions that were being made and they were not getting things they needed from the King. The citizens understood about privilege and how they were broken up into two classes of people, the “active” and passive. The “active” had privilege and were held to a higher esteem holding the right to vote and hold any position in a political office while the “passive” citizens had to follow the same rules and regulations but without those very important human rights. This time period seems to be the precursor to issues people of color had in America during the 1900’s up to today. In order to become a part of the “active” society, one had to meet certain criteria such as a certain race, religion, gender, if one owned property or not, profession, and household income. If any of these did not meet the guidelines, the people were left without a voice. The particular group that oversaw all of this was called “The National Assembly”. These out casted individuals...
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...Alex Hasson Professor Covington Intro to Politics March 12, 2015 The importance of Social Movements “A social movement that only moves people is merely a revolt. A movement that changes both people and institutions is a revolution.”(MLK) Social movements take on all kinds of forms throughout history. Social movements can be described by many things and are made up of different people and ideas. Social movements can have extreme impacts on an entire nation. Social movements take on many different form and have many different interest in what they want to get out of it. They can tear down societies and build new ones or create equality and change for others. While some movements don’t last long they put ideas in people’s heads and can create a whole new wonderful thing. Social movements are loosely organized but sustained campaign in support of a social goal. They are either trying to create a social change or stop one from happening. Social movements are not just a gathering of people in a crowd. This is due to the fact the a crowd cannot have single voice if it is not brought together by some type of leadership and will completely disburse if not held together by a strong centralized leadership with a common ideal. (Britannica)Social movements must have capable leaders. (Dobson) Grievances of people are a large way for a social movement to begin with a certain aspect controlling or causing grievance to people help motivate people to come together and make change to benefit...
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...short span of 55 years between 1865 and 1920 the Industrial Revolution brought vast expansion of big business and a change to the American people. Lad by Henry Ford’s assembly line industrial powers such as Carnegie, Huntington, and Rockefeller emerged and built their empires. Birthed from these industrial empires we witnessed the growth of legislation and laws that where susceptible to manipulation by the development of corrupt politics. With the surge in technology, growth of super powers, environmental issues, government legislation, or corrupt business practices or corrupt government the industrial revolution exploded in a time where change was needed to draw the American eye away from the deadly Civil War, which so many where still attached to, and focus on the theoretical idea “a better way of life”. The Industrial Revolution was sold to the American people with the false since that if you work hard you will acquire wealth. This lie to the populace was met with a flood of American and immigrant workers that swarmed to the workforce for low wages and unhealthy work environments. Imbedding this idea into the American workforce the Industrial Revolution spawned business power houses like Carnegie, Huntington, Ford, and Rockefeller. The Industrial Revolution also bestowed on us the corrupt business and political practices that shaped the laws and regulations that are practiced today. The Industrial Revolution saw itself spawn from three industries that led the way railroads...
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... to the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, massive shifts occur. Regarding work, exchange, and technology; America in the World; politics and power; as well as ideas, beliefs, and culture, the evolution between the centuries have changed the significant themes throughout the United States. Work, exchange, and technology play a huge role in Americans lives throughout each century. People rarely used money; services and products were paid for mostly through trades and barters. Home and work were not separated; they were the same place. Nobody stuck to a schedule; things were done as needed. Skills were acquired through apprenticeship. An apprenticeship lasted from three to seven years. Apprentices lived with their masters during this time period, while trading knowledge for labor. However, women were not allowed to have such apprenticeships. Women gained knowledge of domestic skills through their mother, as it was assumed that the women would marry. Some women would work respectably as: servants, laundresses, seamstresses, cooks, and food vendors—or not respected as prostitutes. Men directed the lives of family members and apprentices: deciding occupations for sons, marriages for daughters, etc. Women (the wives) were responsible for: food, clothing, child rearing and Gonzalez 2 tending to apprentices, yet still subject to man’s direction. Traveling by road was difficult as the roads themselves were poor. The federal government funded exclusively...
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