The Federalist Papers: No. 10

1. Why are factions so difficult to eliminate?
Because they're created by the people who are united by common goals and interests. The only way to nullify the faction is to take away the freedom of the people, which is a key role of the faction, and having everyone share the same opinion. If everyone shared the same opinions then the U.S.would be disregarding one of the most appealing aspects of American culture.



2. If factions cannot be removed then how can they be controlled?
One way to control a faction is by destroying all liberty amongst the people and pay no attention to any individual persons opinions. The second way is to have everyone conform to the same opinions, needs, and wants of the society. This creates a cookie-cutter mentality and diminishes any sense of individuality that the American people have. This destroys the factions along with the freedom of the common people.

Blog #4 Revolution Article

Dante Bucci
Mr. Decarlo
AP American
17 September 2014

Revolution Article

1. 1 in 10 people of military age died in the Civil War, 1 in 75 of military age died in WWII.
2. George Washington has never had a specific date created to commemorate the lives lost by the men in the revolutionary war. 
3. Rifles used in the Civil War shot about six times farther than rifles used in the revolutionary war.
4. 47% of Continental Army Soldiers captured in the Revolutionary war died, while only 12% of confederate prisoners and 15% of union prisoners died.
5. George Washington didn't really mention the true horrible nature of the revolutionary war and some of the horrible things that happened to soldiers and officers.

LAD #3 Declaration of Independence

Dante Bucci
Mr. Decarlo
AP American
15 September 2014

LAD #3 Declaration of Independence

 

 

 

1. Summarize the Democratic Principles

The democratic principles of the "Declaration of Independence" are portrayed right in the beginning stating that all men are entitled to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Everyone no matter what the characteristics of that person, these rights can not be taken away from them. Another democratic principle presented in the Declaration of independence was the right to protect themselves along with other people, and if they do not succeed then they have the power to alter their government and protect them in the future.

 

2. List a Handful of Grievances

 

Several grievances listed in the Declaration of Independence by King George III are; obstructing administration of justice, he came upon the Americans in a time of peace and sent an army, placed imposing taxes without consent, cut off America's trade with the world. By listing these grievances, the Declaration of Independence not only shows the importance of their own freedom but why they demand freedom after being wrongly treated by Great Britain.

 

3. Conclusion

 

After the Americans were treated poorly by the British, they gathered representatives from all the colonies to form a document not only demanding freedom of their people and colonies. As free states these colonies had the right to declare wars, form alliances and make peace with whoever they please. This document is arguably one of the most important pieces of American literature due to the fact that this set the stage for everything this nation is built off of. In conclusion, this document set the groundwork for the great nation we know of today as the United States of America.

 





LAD #2

Trial of John Peter Zenger (1735)

1. Who was John Peter Zenger?

John Peter Zenger was a German-American printer, publisher, editor, and journalist in New York who was jailed for his critical journals written and posted to the public on governor William Cosby.

 2. What was the controversy over his charges? Talk about Hamilton's Defense.

The controversy over John Peter Zenger's charges weren't because of what he published. It was because these charges went against the first amendment, Freedom of Speech. Hamilton;s defense went straight to the jury and said that in a free democratic society one is entitled to freedom of speech and freedom of the press, this convinced to jury to reach a verdict of not guilty.

3. What influence did this case have on American governmental tradition?

The verdict of not guilty only made freedom of speech more relevant in our society, even if Zengers accusations were slanderous and libel; he along with every other american can voice their opinion to the public and alter the minds of others. This set the stage for future cases resulting in other outcomes due to freedom of speech and press.

4. What is the lasting significance of this trial? Explain.

The lasting significance of this case is it gave more leniency to charges of libel and how lawyers can defend against it in the future. Also, writers now can print any criticizing articles as long as what the writer said was true.

LAD #1

LAD #1

"Mayflower Compact" and "The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut"

1. Concepts included in the Mayflower Compact are; freedom of religion, equal laws, ordinances, and meetings occasionally held by the people for the people to discuss topics relating to the colony and the greater good of it for the people. 
2. The Mayflower Compact reflects the new world to be set up upon equal rights for all, freedom to practice any religion, and establishing gradually more of a democratic society. This differs from the old world because people began to move from a traditionally conservative society to now a liberal and more tolerant society as a whole.
3. The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut differs from the Mayflower Compact because it was more of a constitution establishing a society to follow and obey rules, as the Mayflower Compact was more of an agreement between people. The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut created a governing body for the people, which was more than can be said about the Mayflower Compact.
4. The idea of freedom and fear of a corrupt monarchy is what prompted the colonists to taking this approach towards government. The use of a written constitution was to make all laws visible and known to the common people, and by giving them the power to vote for officials in government.
5. The fundamental orders of Connecticut prevented an uprising by one person or a chosen group of people by establishing a democratic society and giving the power to vote to the people so they can choose who governs them. Also by setting restrictions on government officials so they don't become too powerful.

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