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Summarize: George Washington proclaimed that entering any war at a time so soon after their own independence would be detrimental to their success as a nation. Therefore, Washington states that America will remain in peace even as other nations fight amongst themselves in Europe. He also stresses that Americans must actively refrain from actions that would anger these war hungry countries. Additionally, he threatens that if any American jeopardizes the neutrality he professes, they will no longer be under the protection of the United States and must endure any consequences of their actions on their own.   George Washington's Proclamation of Neutrality conveys America's decision to remain neutral during worldwide conflicts in the 1790's.   President Woodrow Wilson also made a Proclamation of Neutrality preceding World War One     Woodrow Wilson's Proclamation of Neutrality during World War One is similar to George Washington's in 1793 as

  Summarize: As George Washington bids farewell to the people of America and his own political power he recounts his apprehension with the continuation of his position for a second term. However, Washington claims that it was his fear for the nation and their insufficient foreign affairs and the disunity that plagued the nation following its revolution was what caused him to run for office for a second term. George Washington also reveals that even though his belief that one single person should not hold executive power for a permanent duration, he also sees how the patriotism of America does not prevent him from doing so. When closing his statements about the brief past of America as an independent country, Washington reflects on the impact America had on him as well as the opportunities and confidence his country provided him with, which essentially allowed him to contributed as much as he could to the benefit of the country he loved. Finally George Washington provides immense

1. What is a faction? A faction is a group of people who share common interests that go directly against the good of the community as a whole. Factions are inevitable due to the unavoidable gap between people of differing opinions, such as the wealthy and the poor. Since, people generally form groups with those who have the same views as them, factions are formed. 2. Are factions good or bad? Factions are destructive to governments as a whole. The discontinuity between a state's citizens causes unrest and arguments between the differing factions. The instability, injustice, and confusion that accompanied factions caused many popular governments to perish. The conflicts that arise between rival parties creates immense instability in communities. 3. Why are factions so difficult to eliminate? Factions are extremely difficult to eliminate because people naturally tend to attach themselves to others who have the same or similar beliefs and interests. The only way to remove fa

  Questions about the documents: 1. What role did the Revolutionary War play in the transformation of housewifery to Republican Motherhood? In Post Revolutionary War America, transformed the role of housewives to include teaching their children to be good patriotic citizens. Women taught their children to follow religion and enlightened human reason. The immense land that Americans now possessed caused women to also take on the role of guarding the home and property. Women's jobs then entailed making the separation from Britain easy and peaceful, as well as, lessening the amount of crime and corruptions that occur in the newly independent states. Additionally, women's roles extended beyond the domestic circle. Women were expected to partake in social life by elevating the moods of others, and cheer them up.  During the turmoil that occurred after the Revolutionary War women were the one's who kept the peace in the country. 2. What were the consequences of Republic

  List 5 things you learned from reading this article: 1. Both Benjamin Franklin and George Washington actively worked to inflate their reputations and ensure that people in the future would have a positive image of the two leaders. Benjamin Franklin wrote an exaggerated account of his life in his autobiography. George Washington rewrote private correspondence to correct grammar and wording. 2. The Revolutionary War was America's longest declared war, lasting more than eight years. The Revolutionary War joined together an entire nation, this caused the mortality rate to become extremely high. 3. During the Civil War, the most remembered figures were military officials. However, the most remembered figures from the Revolutionary War were political and civil personal. This reflected the fact that where the Civil War is remembered for the war, whereas the Revolutionary War is remembered for the Revolution. 4. None of the paintings depicting the American Revolutionary War

1. List the democratic principles discussed in the opening. The opening of the declaration states that, "all men are created equal", and every man is born with certain rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Additionally, the declaration claims that the government gains its power from the consent of the governed, therefore, giving the governed the right to overthrow the government if it abuses its power. 2. List 5 grievances the colonists were making the King aware of. The King created many new offices and sent many officers to the colonies to torment the colonists. The King prevented the colonists from trading with countries other than Britain. The British government prevented the colonists from trial by jury. The King has plundered their seas and coasts, burned towns, and destroyed the lives of many colonists. The main grievance of American colonists was that the King imposed taxes on the colonies without their representation in government. 3. S

1. Who was Peter Zenger? John Peter Zenger was the printer of the New-York Weekly Journal. After the journal accused Governor William Cosby of tyranny, Cosby did everything he could to arrest Zenger. During his trial, Zenger was accused of seditious libel, a charge that goes directly against today's value of freedom of speech. 2. What was the controversy over his charges? Peter Zenger was merely the printer of the paper. Lewis Morris, James Alexander, and William Smith set up the New-York Weekly Journal and were the ones who actually published the articles that accused Cosby. This was controversial because Cosby, rather than accusing the writers of the journal, was determined to show his power by arresting Zenger. The charges against Zenger, additionally, strictly enforced the British authority in America, which caused the more rebellious colonists to disagree with the accusations against Zenger. 3. What influence did his case have on American governmental traditions? The

1. What concepts are included in the Mayflower Compact? The Mayflower Compact outlines the reasons for why the colonists came to America. Specifically, to plant the first colony in Virginia, spread Christianity, and Honour their King and Great Britain. The compact also describes the governing body and types of laws that colonist are expected to follow. The colonists also state their complete submittance to the government of Great Britain. 2.  How does the Mayflower Compact reflect an attachment to both the "Old" and "New" worlds? The "old" world is reflected through the repeated mention of the colonist's King and how the colonists are described as loyal subjects. It is clear to see how these colonists have no desire to become independent and they are content as a colony. However, the writers also touched upon the governing style of this new colony. This undoubtedly new style of thinking leads to the more democratic outlook charicteristic of the &