Building a New Nation
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Primary Sources
Title: Washington's Farewell Address
Link: http://college.cengage.com/history/us/kennedy/am_pageant/12e/students/primary/farewellwash.htm Summary: In 1796, nine years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, George Washington after two terms as the first president of the United States abdicated his position and retired from public life. This document served as his farewell address and as public advice to the people about the dangers of sectionalism, forming factions, and forming permanent alliances with foreign nations to the union. He also acclaimed the unity of the union and the necessity and prosperity that would strengthen it. Significance: George Washington outlines the things the people need to do and avoid in order to survive and, if followed explicitly, thrive, as a nation. Washington's warning about avoiding permanent alliances with foreign nations could be heard quite well shortly after his retirement when France interpreted Jay's Treaty as an American alliance with Britain. In the years following Washington, his advice rang true because the conflicts over domestic and foreign policy among political parties undermined the unity of the nation. In fact, a small portion of Washington's beliefs can still be applied in today's world. We still heed to his advice about the avoidance of permanent foreign alliances; however, we have not remained completely neutral in foreign affairs, as we currently have troops stationed in Iraq and other places. We also haven't listened to Washington about avoiding political parties. Perhaps if we did listen to his advice we could all come to a consensus on domestic policies and solve the current economic crisis. Andrew S. Title: The British Burn Washington, DC, 1814
Link: http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/washingtonsack.htm Summary: The British had invaded a former colony in chance to recoup valuable intention. America and the British had already been at constant war at frontlines for a little over two years. around 4000 battle ready troops were sent to demolish and leave a very scarring impact on the Americans to ensure hatred. before British had invaded the first lady of the time Dolley Madison had fled the scene to the crossover of the potomac river. separated into detachments the British were very well, showing how ruthless and cold hearted they can potentially be burning down important monument and the own presidents home! of each of these: Senate house, president palace, the barracks, the dock yard, nothing could be distinguished between each other except for the flames that enveloped them. the significance of this primary source was to help us understand not only why the british had done what they had done but to show the movements/strategic ideas. the british were ruthless and had landed a very heavy blow to America. Kinon Coles |
Title: Duel at Dawn, 1804
Link: http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/duel.htm Summary: After having Alexander Hamiltion prevent him from becoming vice president for a second time, Aaron Burr challenged Hamilton to a duel. Told from the view of the seconds, on July 11, 1804 the two political rivals take part in the duel which ends with Burr shooting Hamilton. Burr at first seems to regret shooting but soon leaves wih his second. The second portion is told from the view of the physician. After the duel, Hamilton became unconscious for a short amount of time. When he regained consciousness, he told the doctor that he had not intended to shoot. Hamilton later died from his wound. Significance: This document recounts the death of Secretary of Treasury Alexander Hamilton. This document shows how the disunity created by opposing political parties can ultimately lead to death. As warned by Washington, separate political parties have a lot of difficulty coming together and should be avoided as much as possible. As in today's time, political parties leads to closeminds in the government. Politicians do not want to listen to the opposing party and therefore have trouble reaching a consensus in the government. This duel is a lasting reminder of the importance of honor and the danger of opposing parties in governments. Stefania C. Title: The Battle of New Orleans, 1815 Link: http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/battleofneworleans.htm Summary: This is an eyewitness account of the Battle of New Orleans and the writer is clearly terrified. The U.S. soldiers are badly assembled and ill-prepared but they are still expected to defend themselves against the mighty British military. The British wanted to capture the New Orleans port to gain the Mississippi River. Future President Andrew Jackson ordered his men to dig trenches where they would make their stand. Within an hour of the start of the fight, the British surrendered. Significance: This U.S. victory proved how powerful they had become and they earned the respect of the rest of the world. This battle also made future President Andrew Jackson a war hero and he was rewarded with honor throughout the nation. This battle hurt the British because it proved that the U.S. did not have to obey their commands for the Treaty of Ghent. Garry Turner |