Essay #2 outline
VIRGINIA PATRIOT
I. Being connected with the mother country creates conflict for Virginia to become independent and abundant.
--A. The wars against Britain have become a requirement for human rights in Virginia. Although Britain is half way across the world, they are smothering us. Being a patriot, I strive for freedom and justice in America.
---1. "Resolved, that a well regulated militia composed of gentlemen and yeomen is the natural strength and only security of a free government; that such a militia in this colony (Virginia) would forever render it unnecessary for the mother country to keep among us, for the purpose of our defence, any standing army of mercenary forces, always subversive of the quiet, and dangerous to the liberties of the people, and would obviate the pretext of taxing us for their support." (http://avalon.law.yale.edu/18th_century/res_cong_va_1775.asp)
--II. Britain tries so hard to control our every move. They can only do so much due to the fact they live so far away...
----A. The British are getting under our skin and simply trying to destroy us. There is countless proof for the negativity reigning throughout our colony by Great Britain.
-----1. "...for quartering large bodies of troops among us; for cutting off our trade with all parts of the world; for imposing taxes on us without our consent; for depriving us of the benefits of trial by jury..."(http://avalon.law.yale.edu/18th_century/jeffcons.asp)
----a. At this point the glass is half empty rather than half full; or anywhere near optimism. The unjust actions created against us outweigh anything that has ever nurtured our relationship with Great Britain.
III. Unfortunately, we have come to the point of setting rules against communication with Britain.
--A. "Resolved, that if any person or persons shall export tobacco, or any other commodity, to Great Britain, after the 10th day of August, 1775, contrary to this association, we shall hold ourselves obliged to consider such person or persons as inimical to the community, and as an approved of American grievances; and give it as our opinion that the public should be advertised of his conduct, as in the 8th article is desired " (http://avalon.law.yale.edu/18th_century/assoc_of_va_conv_1774.asp)
---1.In order to maintain peace we need to stick up for ourselves.
-----a.By sticking up for ourselves, we are able to show the magnitude of our strength. As strong patriots, we show Britain that we dont need them if this is the way they chose to treat us.
-----b.We the patriots of Virginia, carry pride and strength. We will fight until the end for our dignity and freedom from Great Britain.
extra info to use
which the remonstrants take leave to think would be inconsistent with the fundamental principles of the constitution, the exercise of that power at this time would be ruinous to Virginia, who exerted herself in the late war, it is feared, beyond her strength, insomuch that to redeem the money granted for that exigence her people are taxed for (http://avalon.law.yale.edu/18th_century/petition_va_1764.asp)
In this state of extreme danger, we have no alternative left but an abject submission to the will of those overbearing tyrants, or a total separation from the Crown and Government of Great Britain, uniting and exerting the strength of all America for defence, and forming alliances with foreign Powers for commerce and aid in war:-(http://avalon.law.yale.edu/18th_century/const02.asp)
I That all men are by nature equally free and independent, and have certain inherent rights, of which, when they enter into a state of society, they cannot, by any compact, deprive or divest their posterity; namely, the enjoyment of life and liberty, with the means of acquiring and possessing property, and pursuing and obtaining happiness and safety. (http://avalon.law.yale.edu/18th_century/virginia.asp)
--------commentary they were not able to pursue this under British control. How can we take action for the declaration if we are busy fighting with Britain?
Friday, November 14, 2008
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
text analysis #2
--Who is writing?
The writers are the colonists of all colonies
“We, your Majesty's faithful subjects of the colonies new Hampshire, Massachusetts bay, Rhode island and Providence Plantations, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, the counties of New Castle, Kent, and Sussex, on Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, in behalf of ourselves, and the inhabitants of these colonies, who have deputed us to represent them in general Congress, entreat your Majesty's gracious attention to this our humble petition.”
--Who is the audience?
The Audience is the King’s most excellent majesty
“To the King's most excellent Majesty:
--Who do the writers represent?
The writers represent the colonists in America.
--What is being said, argued and/or requested?
The colonists are telling the King that they have gone against their wills. Their common wills that have to fight against the King and his soldiers. The colonists feel like they have to protect themselves from Britain. This is ridiculous because Britain is their ancestry and founding country.
“Your Majesty's Ministers, persevering in their measures, and proceeding to open hostilities for enforcing them, have compelled us to arm in our own defense,”
--How is it being said, argued and/or requested?
They show the king much respect. They address him with humbleness and dignity
“We beg leave further to assure your Majesty, that notwithstanding the sufferings of your loyal colonists, during the course of the present controversy, our breasts retain too tender a regard for the kingdom from which we derive our origin, to request such a reconciliation as might in any manner be inconsistent with her dignity or her welfare.”
--What proof and/or justification is being used to legitimize the request?
They address the king in letter formation. It is a large letter that is polite yet strong in what they are asking from the king.
The writers are the colonists of all colonies
“We, your Majesty's faithful subjects of the colonies new Hampshire, Massachusetts bay, Rhode island and Providence Plantations, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, the counties of New Castle, Kent, and Sussex, on Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, in behalf of ourselves, and the inhabitants of these colonies, who have deputed us to represent them in general Congress, entreat your Majesty's gracious attention to this our humble petition.”
--Who is the audience?
The Audience is the King’s most excellent majesty
“To the King's most excellent Majesty:
--Who do the writers represent?
The writers represent the colonists in America.
--What is being said, argued and/or requested?
The colonists are telling the King that they have gone against their wills. Their common wills that have to fight against the King and his soldiers. The colonists feel like they have to protect themselves from Britain. This is ridiculous because Britain is their ancestry and founding country.
“Your Majesty's Ministers, persevering in their measures, and proceeding to open hostilities for enforcing them, have compelled us to arm in our own defense,”
--How is it being said, argued and/or requested?
They show the king much respect. They address him with humbleness and dignity
“We beg leave further to assure your Majesty, that notwithstanding the sufferings of your loyal colonists, during the course of the present controversy, our breasts retain too tender a regard for the kingdom from which we derive our origin, to request such a reconciliation as might in any manner be inconsistent with her dignity or her welfare.”
--What proof and/or justification is being used to legitimize the request?
They address the king in letter formation. It is a large letter that is polite yet strong in what they are asking from the king.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Sythesizing
main idea/historical concepts
use document responses/quote from class/video clip
Although America was known as the land of opportunities, Great Britain nagged and picked on colonists in America in every which way they could. What was behind this harsh judgement? Jealousy? Ego? Britain treated the colonies horribly and unjust. The colonies in America were a branch off of Great Britain, automatically giving them less authority--no authority at this point in time. The major issue that tore colonists from Britain was the taxes; the Stampt Act.
"The power to tax is the power to destroy". That is so profound and true in this matter. Little flames of unjust acts towards the colonists would soon light the fire to major destruction. England taxed literally everything in America. This affected absolutely everyone and brought anger and rage to the colonists.Because Britain was so far behind in it's economy due to wars, they put a heavy burden on America to help pay taxes. Logically, it makes sense that America--being so intertwined with Britain--would help pay taxes as well. But taxing all the way to playing cards and lawyer documents was just wrong. The differences between Great Britain and the new America were so vast. America was all about exploring and finding new things. They were always improving and changing things for their lifestyles. This is quite contrast to the old Great Britain that lived off of rituals and patterns of the same thing. This is probably the main reason Britain looked down on America. America was changing rapidly and Britain did not approve. John Adam's quote on "Revolution of the Mind" is something I find so true. The harsh communication among the men of Britain and America, the nonsense of all the taxing, the mistreating, every little thing led up and built up to war. Each negative problem between America and Great Britain was a flame that brought up the fire and explosion.
use document responses/quote from class/video clip
Although America was known as the land of opportunities, Great Britain nagged and picked on colonists in America in every which way they could. What was behind this harsh judgement? Jealousy? Ego? Britain treated the colonies horribly and unjust. The colonies in America were a branch off of Great Britain, automatically giving them less authority--no authority at this point in time. The major issue that tore colonists from Britain was the taxes; the Stampt Act.
"The power to tax is the power to destroy". That is so profound and true in this matter. Little flames of unjust acts towards the colonists would soon light the fire to major destruction. England taxed literally everything in America. This affected absolutely everyone and brought anger and rage to the colonists.Because Britain was so far behind in it's economy due to wars, they put a heavy burden on America to help pay taxes. Logically, it makes sense that America--being so intertwined with Britain--would help pay taxes as well. But taxing all the way to playing cards and lawyer documents was just wrong. The differences between Great Britain and the new America were so vast. America was all about exploring and finding new things. They were always improving and changing things for their lifestyles. This is quite contrast to the old Great Britain that lived off of rituals and patterns of the same thing. This is probably the main reason Britain looked down on America. America was changing rapidly and Britain did not approve. John Adam's quote on "Revolution of the Mind" is something I find so true. The harsh communication among the men of Britain and America, the nonsense of all the taxing, the mistreating, every little thing led up and built up to war. Each negative problem between America and Great Britain was a flame that brought up the fire and explosion.
Text Analysis Paragraphs
Circular Letter of the Boston Committee of Correspondence; May 13, 1774.
This letter is from the towns people or maybe the legislator of the colony of Boston. The writers are informing the people about good ol' Great Britain. British military came to take over Boston's control and also punish them for "acting defiant" One example of this includes the East India Tea incident--Boston Tea Party. The main source of these issues is from all the harsh taxing. Boston was suffering because British military was taking over.
Letter from the New York Committee of Fifty-One to the Boston Committee of Correspondence; May 23, 1774
Boston is disgusted with how they are being treated by the British Parliament. Their neighboring colony; New York also believes that Boston is being treated very unjust. The fact that they are colonies next to each other, they realize that they are new, forming communities. New York sees the needs of Boston and steps up and genuinely helps them out. New York tells Boston that they are creating a committee of 51 people. Boston will also have the support of other colonies that surround them. These colonies realized that just because the problem is occuring in Boston, it relates to everyone in the new Americas. If Great Britain is willing to hurt Boston, they will hurt any colony. New York was very proactive by sending Boston this letter. They were also very beneficial because they probably stopped more problems from happening in the future.
Declaration and Resolves of the First Continental Congress.
The British Parliament was claiming they had authority and power over the colonies. With so many rules and laws that were very controlling, colonists had enough. This document shows the colonists voice. Their anger at the unfair British Parliament. They--the colonists-- write out rules and regulations themselves to live by instead of eating and breating by the British parliament.
This letter is from the towns people or maybe the legislator of the colony of Boston. The writers are informing the people about good ol' Great Britain. British military came to take over Boston's control and also punish them for "acting defiant" One example of this includes the East India Tea incident--Boston Tea Party. The main source of these issues is from all the harsh taxing. Boston was suffering because British military was taking over.
Letter from the New York Committee of Fifty-One to the Boston Committee of Correspondence; May 23, 1774
Boston is disgusted with how they are being treated by the British Parliament. Their neighboring colony; New York also believes that Boston is being treated very unjust. The fact that they are colonies next to each other, they realize that they are new, forming communities. New York sees the needs of Boston and steps up and genuinely helps them out. New York tells Boston that they are creating a committee of 51 people. Boston will also have the support of other colonies that surround them. These colonies realized that just because the problem is occuring in Boston, it relates to everyone in the new Americas. If Great Britain is willing to hurt Boston, they will hurt any colony. New York was very proactive by sending Boston this letter. They were also very beneficial because they probably stopped more problems from happening in the future.
Declaration and Resolves of the First Continental Congress.
The British Parliament was claiming they had authority and power over the colonies. With so many rules and laws that were very controlling, colonists had enough. This document shows the colonists voice. Their anger at the unfair British Parliament. They--the colonists-- write out rules and regulations themselves to live by instead of eating and breating by the British parliament.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Text Analysis Rubric
Text Analysis Rubric
Purpose:
Develop skills in historical research of primary sources, by extrapolating the arguments and meanings of various historical authors.
Rubric:
1.) Display a reading knowledge of the assignment and take comprehensive notes on the reading
2.) Demonstrate an intelligible understanding of the author’s argument and purpose for writing
3.) Discuss your analysis of the reading in a small-group discussion setting [OR in large group, full-class discussion (according to discretion of instructor).]
For Facilitators:
4.) Lead small-group discussion of assigned reading
5.) Prepare Facilitator prep sheet for group discussion and to submit to instructor at end of class period
6.) Send a follow-up email to the instructor regarding the quality of participation from your small group members.
For Participators:
4.) Participate in small-group discussion of assigned reading
5.) Be prepared to share small-group consensus with the larger class
Facilitator prep sheet
--Who is writing?
--Who is the audience?
--Who do the writers represent?
--What is being said, argued and/or requested?
--How is it being said, argued and/or requested?
--What proof and/or justification is being used to legitimize the request?
Circular Letter of the Boston Committee of Correspondence; May 13, 1774
--Who is writing?
The writers of the Circular Letter of the Boston Committe of Correspndence are the towns people of Boston.
....."it is said that [a] fleet of British ships of war is to block up our harbour until we shall make restitution to the East India Company"
--Who is the audience?
I believe the audience of this document is to the people of Boston. The writers were just average towns people trying to warn everyone else.
..."The single question then is, whether you consider Boston as now suffering in the common cause.."
--Who do the writers represent?
The writers were just average towns people trying to inform everyone else.
sincerely..
"Your friends and fellow countrymen."
--What is being said, argued and/or requested?
The fellow town men of Boston are being informed that their colony has been taken under control by the British military. They are being punished for the East India Tea incident-- The Boston Tea Party that rebeled against the taxes. Because of the colony's defiance,Great Britan wants to punish the men.
Even though they recieved a new British Parliament, they encourage the colonists to still stay strong and believe in the freedom rights they pursue in America.
..."We desire your answer by the bearer; and after assuring you that, not in the least intimidated by this inhumane treatment, we are still determined to maintain to the utmost of our abilities the rights of America, we are, gentlemen,
Your friends and fellow countrymen."
--How is it being said, argued and/or requested?
It is in letter formation clarifying that they have recieved the Act of the British Parliament which is setting down the new rules for Boston.
..."We have just received the copy of an Act of the British Parliament passed in the present session whereby the town of Boston is treated in a manner the most ignominious, cruel, and unjust. "
--What proof and/or justification is being used to legitimize the request?
Proof that is being used to legitimize the request is that throughout the document, they are notifyingthe colonists what the new Act of the British Parliament has in store for Boston.
..."This Act fills the inhabitants with indignation"
..."Their grand object is to divide the colonies"
Purpose:
Develop skills in historical research of primary sources, by extrapolating the arguments and meanings of various historical authors.
Rubric:
1.) Display a reading knowledge of the assignment and take comprehensive notes on the reading
2.) Demonstrate an intelligible understanding of the author’s argument and purpose for writing
3.) Discuss your analysis of the reading in a small-group discussion setting [OR in large group, full-class discussion (according to discretion of instructor).]
For Facilitators:
4.) Lead small-group discussion of assigned reading
5.) Prepare Facilitator prep sheet for group discussion and to submit to instructor at end of class period
6.) Send a follow-up email to the instructor regarding the quality of participation from your small group members.
For Participators:
4.) Participate in small-group discussion of assigned reading
5.) Be prepared to share small-group consensus with the larger class
Facilitator prep sheet
--Who is writing?
--Who is the audience?
--Who do the writers represent?
--What is being said, argued and/or requested?
--How is it being said, argued and/or requested?
--What proof and/or justification is being used to legitimize the request?
Circular Letter of the Boston Committee of Correspondence; May 13, 1774
--Who is writing?
The writers of the Circular Letter of the Boston Committe of Correspndence are the towns people of Boston.
....."it is said that [a] fleet of British ships of war is to block up our harbour until we shall make restitution to the East India Company"
--Who is the audience?
I believe the audience of this document is to the people of Boston. The writers were just average towns people trying to warn everyone else.
..."The single question then is, whether you consider Boston as now suffering in the common cause.."
--Who do the writers represent?
The writers were just average towns people trying to inform everyone else.
sincerely..
"Your friends and fellow countrymen."
--What is being said, argued and/or requested?
The fellow town men of Boston are being informed that their colony has been taken under control by the British military. They are being punished for the East India Tea incident-- The Boston Tea Party that rebeled against the taxes. Because of the colony's defiance,Great Britan wants to punish the men.
Even though they recieved a new British Parliament, they encourage the colonists to still stay strong and believe in the freedom rights they pursue in America.
..."We desire your answer by the bearer; and after assuring you that, not in the least intimidated by this inhumane treatment, we are still determined to maintain to the utmost of our abilities the rights of America, we are, gentlemen,
Your friends and fellow countrymen."
--How is it being said, argued and/or requested?
It is in letter formation clarifying that they have recieved the Act of the British Parliament which is setting down the new rules for Boston.
..."We have just received the copy of an Act of the British Parliament passed in the present session whereby the town of Boston is treated in a manner the most ignominious, cruel, and unjust. "
--What proof and/or justification is being used to legitimize the request?
Proof that is being used to legitimize the request is that throughout the document, they are notifyingthe colonists what the new Act of the British Parliament has in store for Boston.
..."This Act fills the inhabitants with indignation"
..."Their grand object is to divide the colonies"
Essay #1 Reflection
When writing my essay on Bacon's Rebellion, it was quite a big learning experience for me. Growing up in the public school system, we were always taught to force our writing into Jane Schaffer formation. After years of robotic talent--thanks to Mrs. Schaffer, my personal writing skills are not too strong at this point. When writing this essay for Ben and Craig's class, I had to really dig down deep to start writing on my own. Knowing that Craig actually gave us freedom with our essays was exciting yet nerve racking. I knew that with that freedom, came much responsibility.
Over all, I enjoyed writing about Bacon's Rebellion. Today in class during our discussion, Craig and a student were talking about how during the process of writing this essay, we learned all the facts and off of that we had to create a thesis and go back again through the facts to build our foundation. Although this was completely different from how I have been taught, I really enjoyed this process. It was different but I felt strong and organized. Because this process was more work, I felt like I was achieving more. Now I know Bacon's Rebellion like the back of my hand and this is all because of the process we were put through. I completed 3 rough drafts total before writing my final essay. Doing this was very helpful because I was able to fix problems in a very detailed manner. After writing Bacon's Rebellion, I felt very accomplished. I learned so much and it feels nice enjoying school and the assignments given to us. I felt challenged in a way I have never been pushed before.
Over all, I enjoyed writing about Bacon's Rebellion. Today in class during our discussion, Craig and a student were talking about how during the process of writing this essay, we learned all the facts and off of that we had to create a thesis and go back again through the facts to build our foundation. Although this was completely different from how I have been taught, I really enjoyed this process. It was different but I felt strong and organized. Because this process was more work, I felt like I was achieving more. Now I know Bacon's Rebellion like the back of my hand and this is all because of the process we were put through. I completed 3 rough drafts total before writing my final essay. Doing this was very helpful because I was able to fix problems in a very detailed manner. After writing Bacon's Rebellion, I felt very accomplished. I learned so much and it feels nice enjoying school and the assignments given to us. I felt challenged in a way I have never been pushed before.
Saturday, October 25, 2008
The Government is at Fault for Bacon's Rebellion, Not Nathanial Bacon
The time period in which Bacon's Rebellion occurred was a compelling moment in history. This is true no matter what angle it is looked upon. Some say Nathanial Bacon's actions were horrible, while others view him as a hero. Bacon's Rebellion was highly significant because it was an event that interfered with authority, defiance, confrontation, struggle, and evidently, no solution. Although the rebellion was officially started by a man named Nathanial Bacon, it is not necessarily his fault. The rebellion was a ripple effect. The downfall of a leader’s disappointment to colonists, led to the effective strength of one colonist taking a stand. Nathanial Bacon had great influence in Virginia. He impelled the lower class to make a difference. He challenged the government to be stronger. He most definitely affected the lifestyles of those in Virginia during that time period. While satisfying the people behind him, he caused a major ruckus for those who despised him. As all these interferences are expressed, they are voiced in such a way that shows the Government of Virginia is clearly at fault for Bacon's Rebellion, not Nathanial Bacon.
During the 17c, William Berkeley was appointed Governor of Virginia by the King of England. It would soon come to be that Governor Berkeley's control of the government would be a major contribution to Bacon's Rebellion. One factor for this is that Governor Berkeley met the needs and satisfactions of the upper class, leaving the lower class--mostly farmers-- out of the picture. When the colonists first arrived to the new Virginian lands, Berkeley allowed his colony to settle on native lands. During the transition into native lands, Berkeley also wanted to befriend the natives, without consulting ahead of time to see exactly what he was getting himself, and his colony into. The colony of Virginia knew nothing about the Natives and their lifestyles. Taking land from these people, then trying to become friends with them was not the smartest action Berkeley lead his colonists to. Maybe Berkeley was doing what he thought was best for his colony, but poor decision making came from the fact that Berkeley was new to the New World, just like all the colonists, allowing him to make naive adjustments.
As the colonist settled to the new lands, so did conflict. Problems from petty to serious matters between the natives and colonists commonly resulted in murder “...I am sure if the Indian were not cowards, they might have destroyed all the upper plantations and killed all the people upon them” (Doc #9). The horrible murders and events brought the colonist to their leader, Governor Berkeley. They went to him for help and guidance against the natives hoping for an answer; for a stop to the madness. Unfortunately, Berkeley did just the opposite for the needs of his people. Instead of stepping up as a leader, Berkeley merely embraced the Natives for trading matters "The colonial governor was making a good profit from trading with the Indians, and was not willing to disrupt that business by triggering open war (Virginiaplaces.org). Selfishly more concerned with the economy of Virginia, than the innocent lives of people is visibly what Berkeley was choosing. Governor Berkeley made poor decisions while serving the colony of Virginia“The Governor much their friend, that he would not suffer any body to hurt one of the Indians, and he would be very much concerned for the loss of his Overseer...” (Doc #9) His people were simply unprotected against the Indians. There were wars every day between the colonists and the Indians. While this occurred on a daily basis, Governor Berkeley was taking no action. This put the colonists in a position to continuously get hurt. “The unsatisfied People finding themselves still liable to the Indian cruelties…” (Doc #16). Complaint after complaint, he finally made little effort. To make an appearance of attempt, Governor Berkeley came up with a “solution”. Claiming to help end the acts of destruction, his response was to vaguely build forts for protection “What care the Assembly took to prevent these massacres was only to build forts at the heads of each river and on the frontiers and confines of the country…” (Doc#16). This did no good, for the Indians were not as inexperienced as Berkeley thought. In fact, the Indians were able to dominate the forts that were solemnly made to put them down. Putting forts up only at the heads of rivers and frontiers made the colonists look silly and foolish.
During this time period, there were basically two types of social rank. The upper class--usually made up of rich plantation owners, and the lower class that included indentured servants and necessitous farmers. Governor Berkeley favored the higher rank in the social class as they greatly admired him. For obvious reasons, it was more satisfactory to please the people with wealth. The people of the lower class were not being heard nor being reassured of their needs from the leadership of the colony. This made many lower class men furious, causing an up roar of rebellious men “Bacon’s Rebellion brought together groups from the lower classes. They were angry too—mostly about the huge gap between the rich and poor in Virginia” (Zinn, pg. 36). When Berkeley received a complaint from a lower class colonist, Nathanial Bacon, it would not be the last time Berkeley would have an encounter with him. Bacon was upset because natives had killed his friend and servant. When feeling no help from the Governor, Bacon became even more upset. Little did Berkeley know, sitting back and choosing to ignore the people's cry for help, would give Bacon the authority to pass Berkeley up for revenge and power “The frontiersmen felt that the colonial government had let them down…They were angry and they weren’t the only ones” (Zinn pg. 36)
Nathanial Bacon had many men that that completely agreed with him, giving him strong support “In 1676, these unhappy Virginians found a leader in Nathanial Bacon” (Zinn pg. 37) Bacon took advantage of this and was able to become a leader in the House of Burgess's. Nathanial Bacon had passion in what he was pursuing. He cared deeply about his rights and fighting for what he believed in. Even though the leaders were against him, he kept pushing. Bacon literally got his motivation from the fact that people were against him. His desire came from having no response from the government, no response for a problem that needed to be solved immediately. “They elected Bacon to the colonial government, called the House of Burgess's…Bacon was ready to send armed militias or armed groups of citizens to fight the Indians”(Zinn pg.37) The mediocre men of Virginia were very complimentary to Bacon because they felt like someone took a chance to be a leader that was on their side. The great rebel's actions were altogether opposite of the Governor's. Governor Berkeley has no affection for the lower class as opposed to the upper class. The trifling governor intentionally pushed away the community of people that needed him the most. That is where Nathanial Bacon is most successful. The people looked up to him because he came and cleaned up after Governor Berkeley's messy tactics for taking care of the great Virginia colony.
Coming to the New World was opening the door to endless opportunity. Although the colony was not even a country or a nation yet, freedom was everywhere. Freedom was throughout laws and rules. Freedom was the colonist coming to the New World to start a fresh beginning. Bacon stood up for what he believed and broke through for rights; for freedom. He wanted to be noticed, to be heard and he very well accomplished that. By doing so, he set his stone in history. This is carried throughout each generation. A strong representation of this is going on today is strikes. Whether it’s for businesses, politics, laws, or just any given right, people have the opportunity to go on strike. The fact that people have the freedom to strike against something they don't agree with is gratifying. When communities of people go on strike, it is powerful. Their voices are heard and they have the ability to make change to a great extent. Going on strike is a form of rebellion against the rules and laws regulated. Just like Bacon’s Rebellion, Nathanial Bacon went against the rules. This event in history has been one link in the chain to why our wonderful country is known for its independence and freedom to this day.
It is truly sad that within communities, there are sides you have to chose to live by. The colony of Virginia was a crisp, new environment, yet people were already divided by rich and poor. Nathanial Bacon was shunned by most just because he was reaching out past the lower class. In most cases for history events, the heroes were rejected in their lives. When looking back on heroes, or simply people that are remembered for making a difference, is when all truth unfolds. The greatness of looking at Bacon's Rebellion from a bird's eye view, hundreds of years later, is very beneficial. Being able to see all of the Rebel's work gives a great aspect of how Nathanial Bacon made a change. Even though Nathanial Bacon was greatly looked down upon from the Government of Virginia and the upper class of his generation, Bacon made a difference. He fought for what needed to be done in his colony against the natives. Nathanial Bacon was definitely noticed and over all, and proved distinction in history.
Although Governor Berkeley does not get as much praise as Nathanial Bacon, he is a major reason for why Bacon's Rebellion is studied throughout history. Governor Berkeley gave Nathanial Bacon something to do; something to stand against. These men were both powerful because they challenged each other's weaknesses and strengths. The Government is at fault for Bacon's Rebellion because they chose to ignore red flags. If Governor Berkeley would have compassionately answered the request of his lower class, then Bacon would have not created the rebellion, with hundreds of men behind him. The outcome shows the strong rebel had to be defiant in order for lives to be protected in the lower class. The fate of this rebellion clearly represents the government of Virginia was sincerely ignorant.
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