From my perspective, Johnson’s view on the period can be characterized as divisiveness and exclusion for the American people. He wrote about the American republic from both Thomas Jefferson’s and Hamilton’s perspective to basically determine how America should be governed. Moreover, he wrote that Washington was chosen by electors because he did well at each task he was given and he was prepared to take charge of the people. Washington was also elected in order to clean up the nations finances after the Revolutionary war, therefore, he appointed Hamilton as the Secretary of state to take care of the debts of the country. American had accumulated debts during the time of the war because they invested a lot of money in it. Johnson wrote “In 1775 …show more content…
Jefferson believed that America would only be successful if there was an equilibrium between farmers and planters. In Zinn’s discussion about Jefferson, he stated that Jefferson wanted a healthy society. This healthy society should include rebellion, unlike what Hamilton thought, he would much rather put an end to any form of rebellion that’s why he rounded militia to dissolve the rebellion against individuals who did not want to pay taxes. This supports the notion of the era being exclusive. Both Thomas Jefferson Celebrates the virtue of the Yeoman Farmer, 1782 and Alexandre Hamilton Envisions a Developed American Economy 1791 document supports the divisiveness and exclusion of the time period because the Federalist and Democratic-Republicans had different insight on how the country should be governed. The Republican represented by Jefferson, wanted the people to labor and do crafts goods as well. However, the Federalists represented by Hamilton, wanted to do Machinery, increase employment, he promoted emigration and he also spoke about diversity. Hamilton discussed how the wealth of the country can be gained through manufacturing and the importance of agriculture to the economy. Though these notions from both sides were vital it brought about exclusion of the people and forced them to choose a side basically.
One point Johnson discusses that also supports the divisiveness of the era is the fact that
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The article Margaret Fuller, Woman in the Nineteenth Century, 1845, this document revealed that it was not much of a democracy, if women did not have equal rights as men. The article discussed the fact that men did not take into consideration women 's views on their ‘duties’ and whether or not they were satisfied with them. The article argued that women can do what a man can do and they should be treated as equals or at least have legal rights. Another document that discussed women 's rights and discussed that fact that they were excluded from equal right is Declaration of Sentiment of the Seneca Falls Convention, 1848. Women wanted to end slavery, they would attend anti-slavery crusade, but because they did not have rights it was difficult to for them to put an end to slavery. They wanted to be treated as equals; the law was only in the favor of men. These women suffered, they were deprived of education and some were not accepted into colleges. Women of the Native American tribes, even spoke against the oppression from Jackson democracy, in the document Cherokee Women, petition, and these women of the Cherokee tribe argued that even though it was unusual for women to get involved in public affairs, they felt compelled to speak out against the oppression. Due to the nature of Jackson’s
Johnson starts by showing how class relations had rapidly evolved in the 1820s to the 1830s. In the 1820s
Thomas Jefferson has an amazing role in our lives today from the hard work and time he spent to make an easier future for all of us. There are days that some of us could not thrive as the people we are without the appliances he made to make challenging tasks easier for us. Some people look up to him because he never stopped doing great things and never stopped showing unselfishness. Thomas Jefferson revolutionized the world of the 18th century and centuries to come. Thomas Jefferson was one of the most influential people of the 18th century because he was one of the founding fathers of America, he was the founder of the University of Virginia, and he was the creator of many life changing inventions, which drastically changed the world.
Such as how Thomas was thinking in the mind of the nation would be holy if we were an agricultural nation. However Hamilton was thinking along the lines of the future and making it easier for the younger generation the be wealthy. Plus the Federalist wanted the nation to be ruled by the wealthy so it does make sense to want to have a wealthy nation. On the flip side the Democratic-Republicans wanted their agricultural nation because it caused less power for the federal government and more power for the states.
However, the writers of the Constitution had omitted women in that pivotal statement which left women to be denied these “unalienable” rights given to every countryman. Gaining the support of many, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, the leader of the Women’s Rights Movement declared at Seneca Falls that women had the same rights as men including the right to vote and be a part of government. The Women’s Rights movement gained support due to the years of abuse women endured. For years, men had “the power to chastise and imprison his wife…” and they were tired of suffering (Doc I). The new concept of the cult of domesticity supported women’s roles in society but created greater divisions between men and women.
ideas of Hamilton destroyed that hope in the bud, We can pay off his debts
In “From Notes on the State of Virginia,” Thomas Jefferson includes some proposed alterations to the Virginia Laws and discusses some differences between blacks and whites. First, he describes one of the proposed revisions regarding slavery: All slaves born after the enactment of the alteration will be freed; they will live with their parents till a certain age, then be nurtured at public disbursement and sent out of state to form their own colonies such that intermarrying and conflicts can be avoided between blacks and whites. Next, Jefferson indicates some physical differences between blacks and whites, including skin color, hair, amount of exudates secreted by kidneys and glands, level of transpiration, structure in the pulmonary organ, amount of sleep, and calmness when facing dangers. As he notes, these differences point out that blacks are inferior to whites in terms of their bodies. In addition, Jefferson also asserts that the blacks’ reasoning and imagination are much inferior to the whites’ after he observes some of the art work and writings from the blacks. As a result, based on his observation, he draws a conclusion that whites are superior to blacks in terms of both body and mind. However, Jefferson’s use of hasty generalization, begging the question, and insulting language in his analysis is a huge flaw which ruins the credibility of his argument and offenses his readers.
Although women did not have the same rights as men, they came to possess a mentality that was a force to be reckoned with in a fight for equality. In 1848 at Seneca Falls, New York, 150 women and 30 men met to dispute the male sovereignty of the time. At this conference, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, an educated, married abolitionist, presented the “Declaration of Sentiments”. This document was a testament to the drastic changes the United States would have to go through to include women in its widespread ideals. As the basis for their argument, the writers of the Seneca Falls Declaration utilized the Declaration of Independence to catch the attention of the public and display the severity of the situation. However, in her oration, Stanton changes the male centralized voice of the Declaration of Independence. When addressing the self –evident truths, she expressed that “all men and women are created equal” instead of the original phrase that excluded women (Anthony, Stanton, and Gage, 239). Their document was further structured with 18 grievances and 11 resolutions; each was meant to recognize women as equal members of society. As the current government has “become destructive of [life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness], it is right of those who suffer from it to refuse allegiance to it, and to insist upon the institution of a new government” (Anthony, Stanton, and Gage, 240). Because women were rightfully entitled to an equal station beside men, they demanded the recognition of the rights that society was currently denying them. The most controversial resolution presented at the conference was the desire to vote. Women wanted this ability because they deserved to have a voice in the laws that would inevitably affect them. As free American citizens, it was their inalienable right to vote and have some form of representation in legislation. The Seneca Falls Conference and the Declaration of Sentiments was just the beginning of a public fight for women’s equality and rights.
Jefferson’s agricultural viewpoint was vastly different from Hamilton’s manufacturing perspective. Though they both envisioned a great and prosperous nation, they had contrasting opinions on how this should occur. Hamilton, a Federalist, believed the rich and powerful should be the central government for all people, as they knew better how to foster and protect the em...
Thomas Jefferson was the third American President. Due to the fact that he was such an early President, he influenced our political system greatly, both in the short and long term with his seemingly quiet approach to congressional matters. During his presidency, many things happened that changed the United States as we know it. He coordinated the Louisiana Purchase, assisted in implementing the twelfth amendment, formed the character of the modern American President, and cut the U.S.’s war debt by a third.
Lyndon Johnson is an intimate, complex and ambitious portrait of a President. He came to office with strong ambitions to emphasize equality for all, to generate hopes for the Great Society, and to reshape his America, but ultimately he withdrew from the political arena where he fought so hard. Johnson’s legacy started with a tragedy and ended with a tragedy: the story began with the cold bullet that went through his predecessor’s head, which enveloped the country with anger, chaos, and mourning, and ended with the deaths of fifty-eight thousand Americans, which threw the nation into tumult.
Women had limited rights during the 19th Century. The Seneca Falls convention was a woman’s rights convention located in Seneca Falls in what is today known as Finger Lakes District (Page 3). This convention paved the road to help women gain rights and to stop being so dependent on men. At this time period women were not allowed to vote, own land, have a professional career, they only received minor education, etc. In an interesting book, Seneca Falls and the Origins of the Women’s Rights Movement, by Sally G. McMillen she explains the widespread significance of the convention that changed women’s history. From 1840 to 1890, over the course of 50 years. Four astonishing women; Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Lucretia Mott, Susan B Anthony and Lucy
Women began standing up for more rights and realizing that they could be treated better. 1840 the World Anti-slavery Convention in London showed a great example of inferiority of women. Women were denied a seat at the convention because they were women. Women like Elizabeth C. Stanton and Lucretia C. Mott were enraged and inspired to launch the women’s rights movement. Elizabeth Stanton promoted women’s right to vote. “If particular care and attention is not paid to the ladies, we are determined to forment a rebellion and will not hold ourselves bound by any laws in which we have no voice or representation.
Lyndon B. johnson used many effective literary devices throughout his speech titled “The American Promise”.He used the devices to achieve his purpose which is to get equal rights between each and every citizen.During this time period, equal rights is a big struggle so needed to convince many people what he thought was
You must always take bias and point of view into account when reading a book, and Goodwin and Unger’s account of Lyndon B. Johnson’s life have both. However, as long as you understand this, you will be able to create your own opinion of Johnson. This opinion is bound to never be complete, for making an opinion about a man as complicated and nuanced as Johnson will never be possible. But, as long as you learn the facts and read the history, you will be able to decide what to think of this larger-than-life man.
The entire Women’s Movement in the United States has been quite extensive. It can be traced back to 1848, when the first women’s rights convention was held in Seneca Falls, New York. After two days of discussions, 100 men and women signed the Declaration of Sentiments. Drafted by Elizabeth Cady Stanton, this document called for equal treatment of women and men under the law and voting rights for women. This gathering set the agenda for the rest of the Women’s Movement long ago (Imbornoni). Over the next 100 years, many women played a part in supporting equal treatment for women, most notably leading to the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, which allowed women the right to vote.