Lad #23 The Populist Party Platform

The Populist Party Platform- summarize

The Populist Party was created in an effort to address and attempt to diminish some of the political, economical, and social issues that have corrupted balloting, among many other things, and has resulted in an even larger gap between rich capitalists, who owned all the land, and poor people, who had pretty much nothing. Urban workmen, time and time again, have been denied the right to organize among themselves to gain self-protection, and wages have tanked even lower, which in turn furthered said gap between rich and poor. The Populist Party declares that the nation, as a whole, has yet again begun to favor the rich creditors, which in turn led to an increase in corruption, as expected. They also declare that the country desires a return of the Republic back to the common man, as well as wanting to expand the government in an effort to end issues such as injustice, poverty, and oppression in general. Next, they demand that labor unions be constitutional (legal),  for they believe that the wealth should belong to those who created it. They also suggest that telephones, railroads and telegraphs should be under the control and power of the government. The Populist also requested a change to a more stable and safe currency, like soft money, rather than gold and silver hard coin, as well as the institution of postal savings banks. They also request for monopolies to be prevented, especially over natural resources. The Populist Party concludes in demanding, as the main issues they wanted to resolve, an anonymous voting system that was free of charge, so voters could have privacy, as well as a request for the limit of a President's power of rule (and VP) to one term only.

This is a picture of the logo for the U.S. Democratic Party, for they too are a political party, advocate for better wages and such as well.

LAD #25: Dawes Severalty Act

Read the Dawes Severalty Act of 1887 - summarize

The Dawes Severalty Act was an act passed in order to allow the President of the United States to be able survey and divvy out lands in reservations, in "severalty", to any Indian located on the land. This was to be allowed whenever The President feels that a reservation was in any way more so advantageous for the success of agriculture. One quarter was to be assigned to each head of the family, each Indian older than 18, and to each orphan under the age of 18. For regular children under 18 years old, one sixteenth would be allotted. In this act, the power of re-assigning land was held by the President, so all transactions were not always final. Indians themselves could choose their land as well, and was typically done by the head of the family, although not always. This act also required special agents be hired in order to help in the land-assigning process. Additionally, this Act offered up U.S. citizenship rights, although it excluded some Indian tribes.

I decided to connect The Dawes Severalty Act to the story "The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven" by Sherman Alexie. I did this because one, we just read it in English Class so it came to mind, and two, because a lot of it is about how Indians on Reservations get discriminated against, even though there is no law restricting them. This is much like how The Dawes Severalty Act offered U.S. citizenship right to a select group of tribes, and not every Indian Tribe.

LAD #22: McKinley's War Message

Read President McKinley's War Message - summarize

 

President McKinley's War Message was created as a response to the Cuban revolution against Spain. The Cuban Revolution was a conflict that McKinley had a desperate desire to end.  In his letter to Congress, he talks about his hatred towards this battle, which has been occurring for over half a century. It also required the United States to continuously enforce its neutrality laws, which in turn frustrated and ticked off the citizens.  The revolution has had a vast amount of negative impacts on the United States economy, especially because it impaired trade.  In this message, McKinley influences Congress to go through with ending the war. The two possible ways of doing so included either creating reasonable compromises, or even an promoting a particular side.  President McKinley decided that he would most likely side against Cuba, in an effort to end hostility. However, he revealed that he preferred using a more neutral approach.  He determined it was necessary to first must evaluate the state of rights of life, as well as the rights of property protection, that the Cubans had. He also requests that all hostiles that pose a threat to the United States must be priority to get taken care of.  Because the two nations, Cuba and the United States, are reliant on each other for many different things, it was stated that conflicts, at all costs, needed to be eased. In the end, Congress had the final decision as to either coincide with the requests, or go about other methods of treating these issues.

LAD #20

LAD #20: The Emancipation Proclamation

In Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation, on January 1^st, 1863, he proclaims that all slaves in rebelling states are free and that the government participate in maintaining and preserving that freedom. Essentially, all of those who are deemed slaves or treated as such, whether it be official ownership or straight up oppression, would be emancipated, and given their rights and freedom back. He also made sure that newly freed slaves knew that they are welcome to now join the army. All new rights to be extended to these slaves included receiving fair wages and a more free life. This address went over a very sensitive and important issue in society, and really helped gain America more equality.

LAD #19

Summarize Abraham Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address, 1865:

Essentially, in Lincoln’s second inaugural address, he declares that the news of progress of any war entanglement was as readily available for the people to access as Lincoln had himself. It was a shorter message for there wasn’t all that much news to convey. He describes first address as one devoted to saving the nation without instigating war, but acknowledges that now war has come upon them.

He briefly discusses the impact slavery had on the war, and how the war has proven to be worse than expected. He acknowledges that both sides had used their beliefs in God to pray, and Lincoln also describes how he believes that God has his own plan as to how to bring justice for what felt like an eternity of slave-owning practices.
Abe draws his address to a close with the end solution being finishing the war out, repairing damage done to the nation, and then take care of/ hospitalize wounded, or dead soldiers, along with their widows and children.

LAD #15- Lincoln's Gettysburg Address

Summarize the Gettysburg Address:

In President Abe Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, his main discussion topic is in regards to the Civil War that broke out after the Battle of Gettysburg. He starts his address by explaining how the nation was created and the principles it was founded on, such as equality. Then, he acknowledges that the Civil War is a very difficult challenge and sets a high amount of internal tension, too much for a nation to endure. After that, he gives recognition to all of the soldiers that have fought in the war, but specifically those at Gettysburg. He claims that what he says about the soldiers doesn't matter or have any significance, but admits that what the soldiers did was of great importance, and had direct impacts and significance on history. He continues in declaring that the soldiers must not have died in vein, and makes it known that the people living now need fill the necessary roles of those who died and keep up the fight that they had started. To wrap it up, he claims that and that by doing so, and having people step up to fill the shoes of the deceased soldiers, the nation will once again practice equality for all and freedom as well. 

This is a picture of the Declaration of Independence, where we broke off from Britain's rule, which previously depressed our rights and liberties.

LAD # 14- President Lincoln's First Inaugural Address

Summarize:

Abraham Lincoln delivered his First Inaugural Address on March 4th, 1861. His address began with Lincoln declaring that he had no previous intentions of slowing, or stopping slavery in the states that had already been determined to be slave states. In fact, he said he only wanted to stop the spread of slavery to new (different), non-slavery states. After that, Lincoln states that he would protect the rights of states,  and turn the creating a new sense of patriotism and unity in the United States again. Additionally, he also claims that the purpose of the oath that he had taken to be President was to protect the Constitution, while also making him responsible for law enforcement throughout the Union. Finally, he also proclaims that he will do anything necessary to keep the United States wholesome (as a Union) and to prevent war from breaking out between states. He attempts to prevent Civil war by declaring that if a state secedes, it would be unconstitutional, therefore setting up a deterrent for interstate tensions.


This is a picture of Barack Obama at his inauguration, being sworn into the Presidency.

LAD #18 Dred Scott Decision

LAD #18: Dred Scott Decision
Read Chief Justice Roger Taney's Decision in the Dred Scott vs. Sanford Supreme Court case – summarize

In the Dred Scott vs. Sanford curt case in 1857, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Sanford. They coincided with the beliefs of Mr. Roger Taney, who took all of the evidence into consideration. People started realizing that the official ruling was about to take place, alongside a man by the name of James Buchanan. Buchanan used his personal connections in a successful attempt to figure out what the ruling would be and then supported it in his inaugural address. In this address, he claimed that people of the states would eventually solve the conflict of whether or not slavery should exist in America. Additionally, he supports the ruling of the Supreme Court in the Dred Scott case. Finally, Taney then announced the official ruling, stating that even free African Americans were not in fact citizens of the US so therefore, they do not have the power to sue in an American court. In conclusion, he declared that the Missouri Compromise was unconstitutional, and that Dred Scott was still going to be considered and treated like a slave.

 This is a picture from the Brown Vs. Board of Education Supreme Court Case, where Brown fought to have schools integrated, rather than segregated based on race.

LAD #17

LAD #17: Sojourner Truth's "Ain't I a Woman" Speech

Sojourner Truth was born into slavery in New York State, which is ironic considering the North was typically classified as having “anti-slave” states. Eventually, after gaining her freedom in 1827, she became widely acknowledged as a public speaker who speaks out against slavery. She was well-known for her “Ain’t I a Woman” speech, which was delivered at the Women's Convention in Akron, Ohio, on May 29, 1851. Originally, it was not by any one specific title. The speech attracted a lot of publicity in 1863, during the American Civil War, when Frances Dana Barker Gage published a different version. Said version being the one that became known as “Ain't I a Woman?” due to its very controversial question. Later on, it became recognized and a more readily available version, which was to be referred to by many, in fact most historians. In Sojourner’s speech, she spoke on the rather touchy subjects regarding the inequalities and mistreatment that women and blacks faced at that time in America. She declared and supported the idea that men should treat all women the same, in saying, “That man over there says that women need to be helped into carriages, and lifted over ditches, and to have the best place everywhere. Nobody ever helps me into carriages, or over mud puddles, or gives me any best place, and ain't I a woman?” Sojourner Truth wanted to challenge the idea regarding the general conception of womanhood in front of the audience. She believed the term should be broadened to include black women as well. She also proclaimed that all woman deserve to be treated well by all other no matter the race or gender.

This is a picture of Rosa parks, famous for standing up for both women and blacks' rights by sitting on the bus despite what the white people ordered her to do.

LAD #16

Read Frederick Douglass' "5th of July" speech in Rochester, 1852 and summarize:

Frederick Douglas was requested give a speech at Corinthian Hall, which is in Rochester New York, on the 4th of July  in Rochester. The topic or question he had to talk about was essentially, what does the 4th of July mean to a slave? His speech was delivered not with the expected positive and nationalistic speech about liberty, but rather he proclaims that while a white man may celebrate his own rights and freedoms, the Fourth of July stands to mock African Americans. This is because they and their rights have been brutally oppressed by the same people who have a day to celebrate their independence and "equality". Frederick Douglas also claims that for this reason, the Fourth of July is especially dark, more so than any other day for an African American slave. Finally, he concludes in saying that he is going to, with all his power, denounce slavery; but, he will only do so in ways that are fair and just. Finally, he declares that the practicing of American slavery is the most cruel and dark act in history.
 This is a picture of Martin Luther King, well-known for his "I had a Dream" speech and for standing up for his own and the rights of African Americans.

LAD # 13

Summarize John Calhoun's speech:

In John C. Calhoun’s speech, addressing congress, he talks about slavery and how it has impacted America. He initiates his speech in describing his opinions regarding slavery, and that he always thought that the issue of slavery would eventually hurt the union. He also proclaims that he wants to preserve the union. After this, he declares that the cause behind this disunity is occurring because of the differing views of the Southern States regarding slavery. Next, he describes each one's views that increase sectional tensions which in turn take away from the union. The largest difference is the North more so is against slavery and the South is more pro-slavery. Different tariffs and acts passed benefited different areas of the country, which added to tension by increasing jealousy and hatred between regions. It was evident that each side sternly believed that they were in the right and the other side was in the wrong. Because the more states that support a side, a majority forms regarding that opinion in the country. This means the South was becoming less influential because there were more states being added to the North, resulting a majority of people being anti-slavery. Calhoun stated that the only way to preserve unity is if the North appeases the South's beliefs and wishes, and tries to make the two sectors (North and South) more balanced under the law. With more equal sections, the South, in turn, would be less likely to secede, and thus preserving the union.

This is a picture of the Confederate flag, which represents a secessionist group of states after the Civil War ended.

LAD #12 Polk's War Message to Congress

Summary of President Polk's War Message to Congress:

President Polk opens this message, which was delivered in the from of speech, by announcing that he had previously sent a diplomat to Mexico earlier that fall, in an effort to resolve or better their relations. In refusing to accept the admittance of said diplomat at the time, the Mexicans had shed innocent American blood. This was unexpected as even after the President had sent John Slidell, in effort to address all of the various areas where tension existed between the two countries. The Mexicans had reacted violently, which in turn caused them to deny Slidell and any diplomatic conference with the United States. After yet another rejection by the followingGeneral Paredas, Slidell was left no other option but to return home with no advancements made. Polk then orders  theUnited States to move troops towards Mexico, on the side of the Del Norte River, which, instead of maintaining security, ended up initiating an attack with Mexican troops. The president decides that the Americans should accept & fight back an unavoidable war in order to maintain American interests, honor, and our rights.

LAD #11 - Seneca Falls Declaration

Summarize the Seneca Falls Declaration:

First of all, the Seneca Falls Declaration is broken up into two subtopics, with the first being the Declaration of Sentiments. The Declaration of Sentiments was organized in a very similar way to the well known Declaration of Independence. It addresses a lot of the same lines from the Declaration of Independence, but makes sure to include that not only all men are created equal, but also all women. In doing so it drew in more attention, increased popularity, while at the same time boosting a sense of nationalism. On top of that, it mocks ironically hypocritical male "struggle" for independence while women are being suppressed by the law in their rights. It further copies the Declaration of Independence in listing several grievances, most of which were valid, although some exaggerated to prove a point and add emphasis. This includes topics regarding the lack of a women's suffrage, and the lack of women's civil rights (particularly when it comes to married women); the differing codes of expected behavior set upon men and women; her inability to earn wages equivalent to a male; her inability to partake or have a say in law, medicine, the church, or the government ; and a woman's inability to receive a complete education at college due to law's authority. Finally, the authors admit that they subjected themselves to others' disapproval, but stated that they will continue to petition for their god given rights and their goal is to host more conventions in the future.

In the second section it lists the desires resolutions of the women, in which they state their views on the issues mentioned in the grievances and declare what they believe needs to be accomplished. For example, the women determine that it is their duty to secure their "sacred right to the elective franchise". The authors conclude the Seneca Falls Declaration by mentioning that it is the right and duty of both men and women to promote equality, and thus that the rights of women ought to be achieved.

Harriet Tubman, born into slavery and an era where blacks didn't have equal rights, stood up and fought for what she believed in.

LAD #10 Monroe Doctrine

1.  What did the issuing of the Monroe Doctrine express from an American perspective post War of 1812? The issuing of the Monroe Doctrine essentially was to express the view that America would not tolerate any foreign infringement on their recently created state of vulnerability. We would not partake in any further European wars or conflict unless it posed a threat to our rights or safety.

2.  What was Secretary of State Adams' hope when he wrote the Monroe Doctrine? His goal when he wrote the Monroe Doctrine was to let foreign countries know that we wouldn't tolerate any infringements they may make that threaten our rights our public safety. The goal was to essentially preserve peace and neutrality for our country.


3.  What is the key phrase in the entire document that you need to remember as the cornerstone or American Foreign Policy? Essentially the key phrase is that we won't tolerate foreign countries' interference or imperialism of our colonies, and the fact that we wanted to maintain neutrality.

The proclamation of Neutrality was created by George Washington on April 22, 1793, and declared the U.S. neutral in the war between France and Britain.

 
 

Jefferson's First Inaugural Address

Summary:


According to The American Pageant,  Thomas Jefferson's first Inaugural Address was "a classic statement of democratic principles". Tom explained in the beginning of the speech that the power is for the people. He alludes to the U.S. Constitution at points, encouraging the people to "unite in common efforts for the common good". Jefferson also states that "The will of the majority is in all cases to prevail", but he also guarantees that "minority possess their equal rights, which equal law must protect, and to violate would be oppression". Jefferson also instilled a sense of patriotism, or positive expression of emotion towards one's country, among the audience when he said, "I believe this...the strongest Government on earth. I believe it the only one where every man, at the call of the law, would fly to the standard of the law, and would meet invasions of the public order as his own personal concern." Nearing the speech's conclusion, Jefferson requests the help of the people of the nation in declaring, "I advance with obedience to the work, ready to retire from it whenever you become sensible how much better choice it is in your power to make. And may that Infinite Power which rules the destinies of the universe lead our councils to what is best, and give them a favorable issue for your peace and prosperity".

Columbus blog

Should Christopher Columbus be considered a hero or villain?

In my opinion, Christopher Columbus was a villain to a greater extent than he was a hero, but should still be considered a hero today. Christopher sailed the ocean blue in 1492, on a voyage across the Atlantic, in hopes of finding India. He never intended on "discovering" America but just so happened to veer off course and land here anyways. Leif Eriksson was believed to be the first one to sail and discover North America. Once Columbus reached land, after an excruciatingly tough journey, forced the natives into servitude, nd treated them with harsh punishments if they disobeyed or failed to yield enough gold for Columbus. On top of his relations with the natives, it was apparent that he struck a deal with England and Spain that allowed him all land that he came across, suggesting his intentions may not have been as pure as people believe, but rather selfish. Also, it was believed that Columbus proved that the world was round, even though the Aztecs has previously established that idea. Christopher merely wanted to prove that the globe could be circumnavigated, but he fell way short in his underestimations regarding distance. Although he wasn't the most ideal person, he did manage to create a bridge that connected the Old World with the New World, impacting how we came to be today, and sparking the Colombian Exchange, which allowed the spread of ideas, crops, and animals across the Atlantic. Additionally, his cause makes for a good holiday to celebrate today.

Washington's Farewell Address 1796

Summary:

In 1796, George Washington, who had finished his second term as President, decided it was time to end his career as leader of America. People wanted him to try and run again so he could still be the President but he denied their desires, for he wanted to return to a simpler way of life, that of peace and prosperity. Washington gave some wise advice to the American citizens, before "resigning", in which he urged the abiding of the laws of the U.S. Constitution and simultaneously suggested that the country should remain isolated. He was hesitant in forming allies or enemies, so isolationism was the main appeal of foreign affair, or lack thereof. Additionally, Washington warned the citizens about political parties, and since he believed they would split the nation apart, he advised highly against creating them. At the end, to wrap his address up, he thanked the citizens for the opportunities in government they provided for him.

I used a picture of Woodrow Wilson because even though he resigned for medical reason regarding a stroke in 1919, he, like George Washington, decided it was best to not continue as president any longer.

The Proclamation of Neutrality 1793

Summary- There were several belligerent powers in which existed a state of war, to the point where the United States felt it their responsibility to act friendly towards them. The U.S. warned their citizens to cautiously avoid all acts that may interfere with this established act of conduct. They also threatened severe punishment and to remove individual protection from the government if a citizens were to compromise the neutrality.

I chose a picture of a cartoon regarding the neutrality of the United States in World War 1.

Federalist Papers No. 10

1.  Why are factions so difficult to eliminate? Factions are comprised of a group of citizens who have common interests and opinions. Each faction needs liberty to survive and thrive, but abolishing a citizen's right of liberty would be going against the Declaration of Independence. Therefore, if the main life support of a faction can't be stripped away or altered, it is difficult to eliminate.

2.  If factions cannot be removed then how can they be controlled? Since there are no ways to physically change interests or opinions of faction members, and lawfully there is no way to remove their liberty, something needs to be done to control them. Factions are started because a group of people, with the majority believing one way, want to go against previous governmental laws or actions they disagree with. If you try to influence a faction's ideals or change what it is in government they disapprove, maybe you can eliminate or lessen the desire to "rebel".

I used a picture of the American revolution as a relatable event because the revolutionists were essentially a faction united with the same desire for independence going against the Royal British Government.

 

Republican Motherhood

1.What role did the Revolutionary War play in the transformation of housewifery to Republican Motherhood? Due to the uprising of the Revolution women were perceived to have a new role in the new republic that came with independence.
2. What were the consequences of Republican Motherhood on women? It was a mother's duty to educate the sons and raise them to be republicans. In document D, it states that the destiny of our country is dependent on the mothers.

3. What is the significance of the ideology of Republican Motherhood as a stage in the process of women’s socialization?
The role of the mother was said to be very important to the success of the country. Because of this, women felt prideful and assertive of their newly discovered influence in society. In document C, it states that the reformation of the world is in the hands of the women and the power they have.

 

1. Describe the setting: There is a young female on a pinkish flower-designed sofa, with her two sons who appear to be wearing dresses.

1.      Who serves at the center of the portrait and why?  How does the woman look?  How is she “republican” rather than aristocratic? The woman is at the center and main focus of the picture. The woman looks like she is wearing less makeup, so more plain and not as elegant. She resembles more republican than aristocratic because the attire she is wearing is not as frilly, and her hair is clean.

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1.      What values do her sons exhibit? Her sons exhibit maturity in that they are dressed preppy at such a young age, and resemble the strong republican youth, being taught by a republican mother.

4. Is there a significance in the mother's arm? Yes, there is a significance, because it shows she has control of how the kids are going to grow up and how they act at the moment.

Rethinking the Revolution

1. 620,000 soldiers died in the American Civil war
2. The Revolutionary War was America's longest war, lasting a total of 8 years.
3. Long before 1826, every one of the original 13 Continental army generals appointed by congress in 1775 had died, and not long after there was no one from the revolutionary generation left alive.
4. Civil war soldiers had stronger cannons and rifles with more range than the muskets George Washington's Continental Army soldiers were equipped with.
5. Civilians suffered heavily from the War of independence, constantly dying of diseases spread from soldiers from both sides.
   

   

   
   

   
   

Declaration of Independence

1) All men are created as equals, each with a set of basic inherent rights to life, liberty, and to the pursuit of happiness. Additionally, in order to maintain the security of each individual's rights, it is in the power of the people to one, elect governing officials, and two, alter or abolish government had it become corrupt or put the rights of the people in jeopardy.

2) The King has refused to approve laws intended for the public good, he has made judges depend on his own personal will to achieve tenure in their offices, and for the benefit of their own salaries, he kept up standing armies during times of peace without the consent of legislature, he cut off trade with all parts of the world, he imposed taxes on the people with out their consent, and in many cases, he deprived the people of the benefits of trial by jury.

3) For the longest time, the colonies in America were under the control of mercantilist Britain, but were free to do as they wanted during the period of salutary neglect. Salutary neglect was a period of time where Britain paid no attention to the successes of the colonies, and controlled virtually nothing they did. After the French and Indian war, the British started intervening; taxing unfairly, controlling the exports and imports, and receiving huge economic benefits from the success of the colonies. In response, the colonies wanted their freedoms back, so they created the Declaration of Independence. This document's primary purpose was to break away from the mother country, Britain, and gain a democratic style of government, where everyone has their own unalienable rights. At the very bottom of the document lies a collection of signatures and marks the ultimate creation of the United States of America.

Peter Zenger

1. Who was John Peter Zenger? John Peter Zenger, a German immigrant, was the one responsible for printing a publication called The New York Weekly Journal. This journal exposed the actions of William S. Cosby, who was a corrupt royal governor. In the article, the government was accused of allowing the French enemy to explore the New York harbor and of rigging political elections. Additionally, the governor was accused of a variety of crimes and essentially describing him as an idiot. Even though John Peter Zenger was only guilty of printing the articles, he was still dragged into jail. Although he was presented the opportunity to name the authors of the journal, he didn't end up doing it. The authors remained anonymous.    

2. What was the controversy over his charges? Talk about Hamilton's defense. Andrew Hamilton, the most popular lawyer in the colonies, admitted that John Zenger did in fact print the charges, and he sternly requested for the prosecution to prove them wrong. Hamilton begged for his new client's release after a sudden appeal to the jury. Andrew claimed, "It is not the cause of one poor printer, but the cause of liberty." The judge of the court in turn looked to the jury and demanded they convict Zenger of libel, or publishing information that opposes the government, if they truly believed he printed the stories. Less than ten minutes later, the jury filled with Zenger's peers overruled the conviction, with the final judgement declaring innocence.  


3. What influence did his case have on American governmental tradition? This case influenced governmental traditions in it's laws around the make up of a jury in court. In the Zenger trial, the prosecution's jury was replaced by peers of Zenger himself, giving him a biased system of back up so he could be ruled innocent. Nowadays, the potential jury members go through testing to detect any bias they might have towards the case. This way there is a fair trial held, with a very small possibility for any corruption to occur.     


4. What is the lasting significance of his trial? Explain. The lasting significance of his trial was the later implication of the First Amendment. The first amendment allowed true freedom of press, and permitted newspapers the ability to openly express their views.

Mayflower Compact and Fundamental Orders

1) What concepts are included in the Mayflower Compact? The Mayflower Compact was created by the loyal English subjects of Lord King James that embarked on a voyage to the New World. The primary goal in mind was to establish the very first colony in the northern parts of Virginia. The settlers believed they had undertaken the quest for the glory of God, the advancement of the Christian Faith, and the honor of their Sovereign Lord King James and their country.

2) How does the Mayflower Compact reflect and attachment to both the "Old" and "New" worlds? The Mayflower Compact reflects an attachment to both the "Old" and "New" worlds because the colonists promised all due submission and obedience to their country and ruler in the "Old" world while at the same time creating a constitution, or framework with just and equal laws for the good of the colony in the "New" world.

3) How did the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut differ from the Mayflower Compact? The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut differed from the Mayflower Compact, in that it was longer and went more in depth about the laws being created, and the framework of the colony. It specifically stated that there could be one governor at a time and could only rule for a year, along with other laws regarding their rules.

4) What prompted the colonists of Connecticut to take this approach to government, i.e.: use of a written Constitution? What prompted the colonists of Connecticut to take this approach to government, in creating a written constitution, was so that the laws could be officially established  and enforced to instill a sense of order. This allowed for one governor to rule for a term of one year only, and six other elected magistrates sworn in by a fidelity oath for law enforcement.

5) In what significant way(s) does the Fundamental Orders reflect a fear of and safeguard against the usurping of power by one person or a chosen few? A reflection of fear of and safeguard in the Fundamental Orders against the usurping power by one person or a chosen few is evident in order number 4. This holds true because in order number 4, it is decreed that no person was to be governor more than once in two years, and that each governor always had to be a member of some approved congregation formerly, or before assuming power. This demonstrates the fear of one person gaining too much power, since the laws limiting the length and extent of the governor's rule were "set in stone."

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