Grr, I wanted to color code this but I seem to have trouble coloring this blogger thing all the time. So I had to use other, messier ways to organize.
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I am truly the noblest in this situation – a Loyalist. The Patriots are a hypocritical, persecuting group, but despite that I stand firm in my truth. If they are to tar and feather me, so be it, at least I know that I have a strong inner character. I will not deny who I am, I will stay true. That is my stand. The loyalist cause is the more noble and moral cause in this Revolution.(Thesis Statement)
Point One --> The Constitution of North Carolina made the statement, “That all political power is vested in and derived from the people only.” Have the Patriots forgotten where we came from? It was by the graciousness of the King of Britain that our ancestors were granted charters for this blessed land of America. This blessed land where even the poor people here do not suffer from their poverty as much as others do around the world, for everyone has a chance for a good life in America. <--Point One
Point Two --> Too much freedom here in America will lead us to chaos. The Constitution of North Carolina states, “That elections of members, to serve as Representatives in General Assembly, ought to be free.” I ask you, how wise is it to trust our fellow Americans to make good voting decisions? There's a lot of ignorant people, and there always will be. So my answer would be no. No, I do not trust them. Anyways, the structured monarchy of Britain kept this nation under control, but now, I predict, it will fall apart.
Another patriotic point that the Constitution of North Carolina makes is, “That the freedom of the press is one of the great bulwarks of liberty, and therefore ought never to be restrained.” It seems to me that freedom of the press is a guaranteed way to stir up disorder and rebellion in the colonies. Any malicious idiot looking to spread lies and gain power could find other brainless sheep to follow him, using this constitutional statement. Also, we once had many powerful friends in Parliament that would have defended us, if we had not decided to break apart from Britain, and find this new, so-called “freedom”. (Van Tyne 11) <--Point Two
Point Three--> Despite what the Patriots think, it is the Patriots that are rude and disrespectful, and ungrateful I might add, and it is the Loyalists that are brave and honorable. In the Constitution of North Carolina, it makes the statement, “...that the Thirteen United Colonies are, of right, wholly absolved from all allegiance to the British crown...” What gives the Thirteen United Colonies a right to absolve from Britain? I say that we do not have that right because our roots lie in Britain. We are all British citizens that came to America to colonize. Even if we were not born here, our ancestors came here from Britain.
I declare that the loyalists are brave and honorable, because we are stepping up to protect our mother country, Great Britain, despite the persecution against us. Some men will wrongfully accuse us of the opposite, like Thomas Paine, who said, “Every Tory is a coward; for servile, slavish, self-interested fear is the foundation of Toryism; and a man under such influence, though he may be cruel, never can be brave.” (Paine 2) Thomas Paine and others who agree with him are ignorant and foolish. Look at it this way: the Patriots go along with the masses and are praised for defending their cause, whereas the Loyalists are brave enough to go against the masses, although they know that the outcome for them will not be so good. <--Point Three
Works Cited
Van Tyne, Claude. The Loyalists in the American Revolution. Lancaster, PA: The New Era Printing Company, 1902.
Paine, Thomas. "The Crisis." (1776): 2.
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Outline Second Draft
I. King is gracious/generous.
...A. "Constitution of North Carolina" disagreement...“That all political power is vested in and derived from the people only.” This is not loyal.
......1. Don't the Patriots remember where we came from?
......2. By the graciousness of the King we our ancestors were given charters for this blessed land
.........a. ...where even the poor people here do not suffer from poverty as much as others do in others places of the globe.
.........b. This gift of America we have received, where everyone has a chance for a good life, is thanks to the King.
II. Too much freedom means chaos.
...A. "Constitution of North Carolina" says “That elections of members, to serve as Representatives in General Assembly, ought to be free.”
......1. Is it wise to trust our fellow Americans to make good decisions voting? I wouldn't.
......2. Too much freedom will mean chaos for us. The structured monarchy of Britain kept our nation under control, and now, I predict, it will fall apart.
...B. “That the freedom of the press is one of the great bulwarks of liberty, and therefore ought never to be restrained.”
......1. Freedom of the press is a guaranteed way to stir up disorder and rebellion.
...C. Splitting from Britain would mean loss of safety.
......1. We had many powerful friends in Parliament, that would have defended us. Information from "Loyalists in the American Revolution"
III. Patriots are rude/disrespectful/ungrateful.
...A. “...that the Thirteen United Colonies are, of right, wholly absolved from all allegiance to the British crown...”
......1. The Thirteen United Colonies do not have a right to absolve from Britain, because of British roots.
.........a. We are British citizens who came here to colonize, even if we were born here, our ancestors came from Britain.
...B. Loyalists are brave and honorable for stepping up to protect our mother country, Great Britain, despite the persecution against us!
......1. Thomas Paine said, “Every Tory is a coward; for servile, slavish, self-interested fear is the foundation of Toryism; and a man under such influence, though he may be cruel, never can be brave.”
Okay, so now I have three sources and three points so I hope it's good! My sources are "The Crisis" by Thomas Paine, "Constitution of North Carolina", and "Loyalists in the American Revolution" by Claude Halstead Van Tyne
...A. "Constitution of North Carolina" disagreement...“That all political power is vested in and derived from the people only.” This is not loyal.
......1. Don't the Patriots remember where we came from?
......2. By the graciousness of the King we our ancestors were given charters for this blessed land
.........a. ...where even the poor people here do not suffer from poverty as much as others do in others places of the globe.
.........b. This gift of America we have received, where everyone has a chance for a good life, is thanks to the King.
II. Too much freedom means chaos.
...A. "Constitution of North Carolina" says “That elections of members, to serve as Representatives in General Assembly, ought to be free.”
......1. Is it wise to trust our fellow Americans to make good decisions voting? I wouldn't.
......2. Too much freedom will mean chaos for us. The structured monarchy of Britain kept our nation under control, and now, I predict, it will fall apart.
...B. “That the freedom of the press is one of the great bulwarks of liberty, and therefore ought never to be restrained.”
......1. Freedom of the press is a guaranteed way to stir up disorder and rebellion.
...C. Splitting from Britain would mean loss of safety.
......1. We had many powerful friends in Parliament, that would have defended us. Information from "Loyalists in the American Revolution"
III. Patriots are rude/disrespectful/ungrateful.
...A. “...that the Thirteen United Colonies are, of right, wholly absolved from all allegiance to the British crown...”
......1. The Thirteen United Colonies do not have a right to absolve from Britain, because of British roots.
.........a. We are British citizens who came here to colonize, even if we were born here, our ancestors came from Britain.
...B. Loyalists are brave and honorable for stepping up to protect our mother country, Great Britain, despite the persecution against us!
......1. Thomas Paine said, “Every Tory is a coward; for servile, slavish, self-interested fear is the foundation of Toryism; and a man under such influence, though he may be cruel, never can be brave.”
Okay, so now I have three sources and three points so I hope it's good! My sources are "The Crisis" by Thomas Paine, "Constitution of North Carolina", and "Loyalists in the American Revolution" by Claude Halstead Van Tyne
Beginnings of New Outline
Perspective: Loyalist, first person, responsive.
I. King is gracious/generous.
...A. "Constitution of North Carolina" disagreement...“That all political power is vested in and derived from the people only.” This is not loyal.
......1. Don't the Patriots remember where we came from?
......2. By the graciousness of the King we our ancestors were given charters for this blessed land
.........a. ...where even the poor people here do not suffer from poverty as much as others do in others places of the globe.
.........b. This gift of America we have received, where everyone has a chance for a good life, is thanks to the King.
II. Too much freedom means chaos.
...A. "Constitution of North Carolina" says “That elections of members, to serve as Representatives in General Assembly, ought to be free.”
......1. Is it wise to trust our fellow Americans to make good decisions voting? I wouldn't.
......2. Too much freedom will mean chaos for us. The structured monarchy of Britain kept our nation under control, and now, I predict, it will fall apart.
...B. “That the freedom of the press is one of the great bulwarks of liberty, and therefore ought never to be restrained.”
......1. Freedom of the press is a guaranteed way to stir up disorder and rebellion.
III. Patriots are rude/disrespectful/ungrateful.
...A. “...that the Thirteen United Colonies are, of right, wholly absolved from all allegiance to the British crown...”
......1. The Thirteen United Colonies do not have a right to absolve from Britain, because of British roots.
.........a. We are British citizens who came here to colonize, even if we were born here, our ancestors came from Britain.
...B. Loyalists are brave and honorable for stepping up to protect our mother country, Great Britain, despite the persecution against us!
......1. Thomas Paine said, “Every Tory is a coward; for servile, slavish, self-interested fear is the foundation of Toryism; and a man under such influence, though he may be cruel, never can be brave.”
Okay, so there is my first NEW outline since I decided to trash the last one. So far I have two sources, and I know I need THREE. So I shall decide which source I'd like to be as the third one, and continue expanding my outline. Or more sources if I want to...
I. King is gracious/generous.
...A. "Constitution of North Carolina" disagreement...“That all political power is vested in and derived from the people only.” This is not loyal.
......1. Don't the Patriots remember where we came from?
......2. By the graciousness of the King we our ancestors were given charters for this blessed land
.........a. ...where even the poor people here do not suffer from poverty as much as others do in others places of the globe.
.........b. This gift of America we have received, where everyone has a chance for a good life, is thanks to the King.
II. Too much freedom means chaos.
...A. "Constitution of North Carolina" says “That elections of members, to serve as Representatives in General Assembly, ought to be free.”
......1. Is it wise to trust our fellow Americans to make good decisions voting? I wouldn't.
......2. Too much freedom will mean chaos for us. The structured monarchy of Britain kept our nation under control, and now, I predict, it will fall apart.
...B. “That the freedom of the press is one of the great bulwarks of liberty, and therefore ought never to be restrained.”
......1. Freedom of the press is a guaranteed way to stir up disorder and rebellion.
III. Patriots are rude/disrespectful/ungrateful.
...A. “...that the Thirteen United Colonies are, of right, wholly absolved from all allegiance to the British crown...”
......1. The Thirteen United Colonies do not have a right to absolve from Britain, because of British roots.
.........a. We are British citizens who came here to colonize, even if we were born here, our ancestors came from Britain.
...B. Loyalists are brave and honorable for stepping up to protect our mother country, Great Britain, despite the persecution against us!
......1. Thomas Paine said, “Every Tory is a coward; for servile, slavish, self-interested fear is the foundation of Toryism; and a man under such influence, though he may be cruel, never can be brave.”
Okay, so there is my first NEW outline since I decided to trash the last one. So far I have two sources, and I know I need THREE. So I shall decide which source I'd like to be as the third one, and continue expanding my outline. Or more sources if I want to...
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Quote
A good quote from "Loyalists in the American Revolution"...to use hopefully...
“American interests had many powerful friends in Parliament, and they would defend America from injustice.”
“American interests had many powerful friends in Parliament, and they would defend America from injustice.”
More Outlline
I. The King is Generous
...A. Provided for them in times of need.
......1. Loans -- Under 'Article 1', in "Contract Between the King and the Thirteen United States of North America, signed at Versailles", there is a list of loans the King has granted the colonies. From 1778-1779, the King granted a total of 4,000,000(livres--French money) in loans.
...B. We are ungrateful for what the King has done for us. (Short point. Loyalist opinion/point of view.)
II. The King is Our Safety Net
...A. We will be stronger as a nation with ties to the British crown.
......1. Without these ties, our nation will be left vulnerable.
...B. If we have too much freedom, there will be disorder in the colonies.
...A. Provided for them in times of need.
......1. Loans -- Under 'Article 1', in "Contract Between the King and the Thirteen United States of North America, signed at Versailles", there is a list of loans the King has granted the colonies. From 1778-1779, the King granted a total of 4,000,000(livres--French money) in loans.
...B. We are ungrateful for what the King has done for us. (Short point. Loyalist opinion/point of view.)
II. The King is Our Safety Net
...A. We will be stronger as a nation with ties to the British crown.
......1. Without these ties, our nation will be left vulnerable.
...B. If we have too much freedom, there will be disorder in the colonies.
Monday, November 17, 2008
Trying to enhance outline...
I. The King is Generous
...A. Provided for them in times of need.
......1. Loans -- Under 'Article 1', in "Contract Between the King and the Thirteen United States of North America, signed at Versailles", there is a list of loans the King has granted the colonies. From 1778-1779, the King granted a total of 4,000,000(livres--French money) in loans.
II. The King is Our Safety Net
...A. We will be stronger as a nation with ties to the British crown.
...B. Without these ties, our nation will be left vulnerable.
III. If we have too much freedom, there will be disorder in the colonies.
...A. We don't have experience with this sort of freedom.
WORK ON MORE LATER...
...A. Provided for them in times of need.
......1. Loans -- Under 'Article 1', in "Contract Between the King and the Thirteen United States of North America, signed at Versailles", there is a list of loans the King has granted the colonies. From 1778-1779, the King granted a total of 4,000,000(livres--French money) in loans.
II. The King is Our Safety Net
...A. We will be stronger as a nation with ties to the British crown.
...B. Without these ties, our nation will be left vulnerable.
III. If we have too much freedom, there will be disorder in the colonies.
...A. We don't have experience with this sort of freedom.
WORK ON MORE LATER...
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Brainstorm/ Begginings of Outline
I'm still not sure about what my argument is as a loyalist, since I would naturally take the patriot side. So, for now, brainstorming is a good thing to do. Trying to put myself in the mindset of a loyalist, by looking at what the patriots believe, and then thinking like a loyalist.
The Patriots didn't like the King because...he was too controlling, NO FREEDOM.
Loyalist thoughts -- We'll have too much freedom if we break off ties with Britain! Our nation will fall apart! The King provides a safety net for us!
Also, from reading documents, I know that the King gave the colonies loans for different purposes, so another loyalist argument could be how the King has provided for them in times of need.
Okay, so what possible points do I have so far?
I. Generous King
II. King as a Safety Net
III. Too much freedom = disorder in the colonies.
Those seem like pretty legit points!
A loyalist could argue that they were used to a monarchical ruling, and won't know how to handle themselves using new forms of government.
The Patriots didn't like the King because...he was too controlling, NO FREEDOM.
Loyalist thoughts -- We'll have too much freedom if we break off ties with Britain! Our nation will fall apart! The King provides a safety net for us!
Also, from reading documents, I know that the King gave the colonies loans for different purposes, so another loyalist argument could be how the King has provided for them in times of need.
Okay, so what possible points do I have so far?
I. Generous King
II. King as a Safety Net
III. Too much freedom = disorder in the colonies.
Those seem like pretty legit points!
A loyalist could argue that they were used to a monarchical ruling, and won't know how to handle themselves using new forms of government.
Sunday, November 2, 2008
"Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death"
Okay, so I'm pretty sure we're supposed to put up notes/summaries of PDs onto Blogger now. I'm probably behind on that because I haven't put my notes of Thursday's ones up yet, because I turned in the documents and didn't get them back yet because I missed school on Friday...
Anyways, here's my notes of Friday's "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death"(Patrick Henry). I'll start each post with my annotations, and then finish with a summary.
Annotations(quotes from the document that I highlighted and notes I wrote in on the side):
"...the Majesty of Heaven, which I revere above all earthly kings." (end of first paragraph) He is God-serving.
"Are fleets and armies necessary to a work of love and reconciliation? Have we4 shows ourselves so unwilling to be reconciled that force must be called in to win back our love?" (upper middle third paragraph) It sounds like he's against using violence to get one's way.
"...the tyrannical hands of the ministry and Parliament." (lower middle third paragraph) It seems to me that he dislikes Parliament.
"...if we mean not basely to abandon the noble struggle in which we have been so long engaged, and which we have pledged ourselves never to abandon until the glorious object of our contest shall be obtained--we must fight!" (end of third paragraph) He encourages to fight for their long struggle! But he means non-violently, right? Because earlier I believed that he was opposed to violence.
"Sir, we are not weak if we make a proper use of those means which the God of nature hath placed in our power." (middle of fourth paragraph) He's confident in their power.
"Gentlemen may cry, Peace, Peace-- but there is no peace. The is actually begun!" (beginning of last paragraph)
"...give me liberty or give me death!" (end of last paragraph) He values freedom over life.
Summary of Document:
Patrick Henry was getting his fellow colonists riled up for the fight for liberty. He was a patriotic and God-serving man. He tells his fellow gentlemen that they should not cry for peace anymore, because they will have no peace; a war is already upon them. He is confident in their power, and believes that they can do it -- they can win their struggle. In this document, he is trying to build up the same confidence in others, and get people to join together for a similar cause. Though, this document leaves me wondering how he thinks they should fight for this struggle of liberty? I'm supposing it would be verbally, through writing. It appeared to me that he was against taking violent means for the struggle.
Anyways, here's my notes of Friday's "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death"(Patrick Henry). I'll start each post with my annotations, and then finish with a summary.
Annotations(quotes from the document that I highlighted and notes I wrote in on the side):
"...the Majesty of Heaven, which I revere above all earthly kings." (end of first paragraph) He is God-serving.
"Are fleets and armies necessary to a work of love and reconciliation? Have we4 shows ourselves so unwilling to be reconciled that force must be called in to win back our love?" (upper middle third paragraph) It sounds like he's against using violence to get one's way.
"...the tyrannical hands of the ministry and Parliament." (lower middle third paragraph) It seems to me that he dislikes Parliament.
"...if we mean not basely to abandon the noble struggle in which we have been so long engaged, and which we have pledged ourselves never to abandon until the glorious object of our contest shall be obtained--we must fight!" (end of third paragraph) He encourages to fight for their long struggle! But he means non-violently, right? Because earlier I believed that he was opposed to violence.
"Sir, we are not weak if we make a proper use of those means which the God of nature hath placed in our power." (middle of fourth paragraph) He's confident in their power.
"Gentlemen may cry, Peace, Peace-- but there is no peace. The is actually begun!" (beginning of last paragraph)
"...give me liberty or give me death!" (end of last paragraph) He values freedom over life.
Summary of Document:
Patrick Henry was getting his fellow colonists riled up for the fight for liberty. He was a patriotic and God-serving man. He tells his fellow gentlemen that they should not cry for peace anymore, because they will have no peace; a war is already upon them. He is confident in their power, and believes that they can do it -- they can win their struggle. In this document, he is trying to build up the same confidence in others, and get people to join together for a similar cause. Though, this document leaves me wondering how he thinks they should fight for this struggle of liberty? I'm supposing it would be verbally, through writing. It appeared to me that he was against taking violent means for the struggle.
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