Last month I had the wonderful opportunity of being able to go to Boston. Not only is this city beautiful but also there is an awesome piece of history around every corner. My cousin and I were able to go and see so many places on our “to do list” that I am having a hard time deciding which to write about but for me it comes down to our countries history and Boston is where it all began. This great city has preserved so many historical buildings that were important in the Revolutionary War. The Freedom Trail lays a red brick path throughout the city leading you from one historical site to the next starting out at Boston Common, which is the Red Coats often made camp and is also the oldest public park in America. Next was the Old South Meeting house where the famous uprising about tea tax was held, this meetinghouse was where the Tea Party was brought to life. The Boston Massacre site was a sad place to visit a ring of stones is all that is left to remember that cold night that five men died. Paul Revers house was very interesting; it is amazing to me how people used to live. It all seemed very dark and cold but without modern day electricity and heat I guess it would be. This is one of the oldest houses in downtown Boston and is where Paul started his infamous ride. Old North church surprised me, I said to my cousin “I thought it would be bigger” it was still amazing that they have been able to preserve so much of its original
Old State House could definitely be the best asset of the freedom trail. Being an old building surrounded by contemporary shops and restaurants, no one would imagine that the place could bring you to back to history. The second floor features interactive shows, structures, and illustrations that will give tourists an introduction about the history of Boston and the freedom trail it self. The interactive map of the Boston and the freedom trail is a sure hit to anyone who wishes to discover both the…
hero’s journey, goes on a journey in a post apocalyptic world to gain freedom and a sense of hope when there is none. The first stage that the son must undergo to complete his quest is known as the separation stage- call to adventure and refusal of call. The hero, who is the son, must start on his adventure when his mother leaves and their world’s falls apart. The son and his father decide to leave and in a sense gain freedom. This is the call to adventure in the novel because some information is…
want freedom from the white man rather than to be integrated. We don't want any part of the establishment, we want to be free to raise our children in our religion, in our ways, to be able to hunt and fish and live in peace. We don't want power, we don't want to be congressmen, or bankers....we want to be ourselves. We want to have our heritage, because we are the owners of this land and because we belong here. The white man says, there is freedom and justice for all. We have had "freedom and…
* Amendment 1- Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. * Freedom of Religion * Freedom of Speech * Freedom of Press * Right to peaceable assemble * Right to petition the government for redress of grievances * Amendment 2 - A well-regulated…
The Narrative of Frederick Douglass, Liberty and Freedom Explained Frederick Douglass was a former slave who was a key figure in the abolition movement. Through his speeches and discussions, many people learned of the evils that surrounded slavery. Although he was a great speaker, his most influential tool in the fight for abolition would be his narrative he wrote. Through explanation of the horrors he experienced while shackled in slavery, many people came to join the fight against the abhorred…
fighting for the freedom of slaves and eventually outlawing the importation of slaves to the US, the Lewis and Clark Expedition, and focusing on education. AJ was the country’s seventh president. He is very well known for paying off the country’s national debt, killing the national bank, and the Indian Removal Act. Due to this information, it is clear that Jefferson was the better president. First and foremost, Jefferson was one of the first men to take a stand to for the freedom of slaves. TJ would…
Star Republic - Also known as the Republic of Texas. After the Texians were freed from Mexican rule, they became the Lone Star Republic and set up an army and a navy. Republic of California - What California was known after it claimed freedom from Mexico. At this time it was not a part of the US. Cyrus McCormick - The inventor of the mechanical reaper, this instrument let the farmer do the work of five hired hands. Sam Houston - Man who offered Texas the opportunity to…
citizen)- Came into play because the people expressed FEAR that the federal government would abuse its power therefore, this bill limits the powers and authority of the federal government and guarantees civil rights and protections. Bill of rights- 1) Freedom of religion, press, speech 2) Right to keep and bear arms 3) Protection for quartering troops 4) Protection from unreasonable search and seizure 5) Due process, double jeopardy, self-incrimination, eminent domain 6) Right to a trial (speedy), right…
so large that visiting the museum would be enough for the assignment (no second site is needed). A good place to start looking for other ideas in Boston itself is the website for the Freedom Trail: www.thefreedomtrail.org. If you click on “Explore the Trail,” you will see a link to “Official Sites on the Trail.” This list will give you good examples of places you could visit. Other sites, of course, exist, but this can be a good place to start your search if you want ideas. You are also encouraged…
In Frank Herbert’s novel, Dune, there is a mantra called the Litany Against Fear that says, “I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain.” Fear is one of the strongest emotions that drive human beings. It has helped to generate some of our…
