Journal 2
Question 1 5/5 pts
Regarding the "Declaration of Independence", what specific freedoms are being demanded? {remember, the Declaration is a list}. How are these freedoms reflected in the first ten amendments of the constitution? How many of the arguments in the Declaration could be used by the Iraqi people against the United States in the period 2003-2007? {You are being asked here to make connections cross-culturally and historically, and think about the relationships of revolution to power, no matter where that occurs; you are not being asked to take a stand on the issue, merely to observe it as an objective scholar}. Your Answer: Right to work, usefully and creatively, through the productive lives; the right to fair pay, adequate to commend the necessities and amenities of life in exchange for work, ideas, thrifts, and other socially valuable service; the right to adequate food, clothing, shelter, and medical care; the right to security, with freedom from fear of old age, want, dependency, sickness, unemployment, and accident; the right to live in a system of free enterprises, free from compulsory labor, irresponsible private power, arbitrary public authority, and unregulated monopolies; the right to come and go, to speak or to be silent, free from the spying of secret political police; the right to equality before the law, with equal access to justice in fact; the right to education, for work, for citizenship, and for personal growth and happiness; and the right to rest, recreation, and adventure, the opportunity to enjoy life and take part in an advancing civilization.
All of these freedoms have been reflected by the way the British kind and his men have treated the American people. The king had been abusing these free people by using his powers for his selfish gain, as well as his men.
The main reason for the war was mostly because of oil. Iraq had a great abundance of it, and oil companies in America wanted it. One of them is the right to live in a system of free enterprises, where you are free of irresponsible private power. This is important because most people did not know who issued the reason people were going to Iraq for war. It seems kind of underhanded and unfair that oil companies would send people out to war just for some black liquid.
It would have been better if there had been a compromise, like we pay them money in exchange for perhaps 30-35% of their oil productivity. Or perhaps some oil workers could have worked their and earned the oil, (plus some money) like in the right to fair pay, adequate to commend the necessities and amenities of life in exchange for work, services, etc. There would not have to be any fighting or shed blood if those thoughts were put into action.
Another argument is the right to enjoy life and take part in an advancing civilization, because in the end, we had no right to just march into Iraq and "demand" that Iraq would give their oil to us. It was their oil to begin with, it was wrong to desire what was theirs, and selfish to try to rip it out of their hands, even more so to destroy the lives of others just to make at least 1% more money that they usually make. This proves that without God in our lives, or in whatever system we manage, we will only be headed into a broken world.
Question 2 5/5 pts
Regarding the "Declaration of Independence", what specific freedoms are being demanded? {remember, the Declaration is a list}. How are these freedoms reflected in the first ten amendments of the constitution? How many of the arguments in the Declaration could be used by the Iraqi people against the United States in the period 2003-2007? {You are being asked here to make connections cross-culturally and historically, and think about the relationships of revolution to power, no matter where that occurs; you are not being asked to take a stand on the issue, merely to observe it as an objective scholar}. Your Answer: Right to work, usefully and creatively, through the productive lives; the right to fair pay, adequate to commend the necessities and amenities of life in exchange for work, ideas, thrifts, and other socially valuable service; the right to adequate food, clothing, shelter, and medical care; the right to security, with freedom from fear of old age, want, dependency, sickness, unemployment, and accident; the right to live in a system of free enterprises, free from compulsory labor, irresponsible private power, arbitrary public authority, and unregulated monopolies; the right to come and go, to speak or to be silent, free from the spying of secret political police; the right to equality before the law, with equal access to justice in fact; the right to education, for work, for citizenship, and for personal growth and happiness; and the right to rest, recreation, and adventure, the opportunity to enjoy life and take part in an advancing civilization.
All of these freedoms have been reflected by the way the British kind and his men have treated the American people. The king had been abusing these free people by using his powers for his selfish gain, as well as his men.
The main reason for the war was mostly because of oil. Iraq had a great abundance of it, and oil companies in America wanted it. One of them is the right to live in a system of free enterprises, where you are free of irresponsible private power. This is important because most people did not know who issued the reason people were going to Iraq for war. It seems kind of underhanded and unfair that oil companies would send people out to war just for some black liquid.
It would have been better if there had been a compromise, like we pay them money in exchange for perhaps 30-35% of their oil productivity. Or perhaps some oil workers could have worked their and earned the oil, (plus some money) like in the right to fair pay, adequate to commend the necessities and amenities of life in exchange for work, services, etc. There would not have to be any fighting or shed blood if those thoughts were put into action.
Another argument is the right to enjoy life and take part in an advancing civilization, because in the end, we had no right to just march into Iraq and "demand" that Iraq would give their oil to us. It was their oil to begin with, it was wrong to desire what was theirs, and selfish to try to rip it out of their hands, even more so to destroy the lives of others just to make at least 1% more money that they usually make. This proves that without God in our lives, or in whatever system we manage, we will only be headed into a broken world.
Question 2 5/5 pts
Emanuel Leutze, Washington Crossing the Delaware
Auguste Bartholdi, Statue of Liberty
John Trumbell, The death of General Warren at the Battle of Bunker Hill
Thomas Jefferson, Monticello
Using the insights you gained from reading “Culturally Variable Ways of Seeing: Art and Literature,” by Mary Beard, and from Kathleen McCormick's types of analysis, write about the ways you think American ideals of freedom, and America’s ideals for itself, are being conceptualized and argued in these works of art.
For example, what does each painting say about the subject of “America” or “Freedom” and what elements of each work of art make you think your answer is correct? Remember to think about the historical, geographic, social, and other contexts in which the artist was operating that influenced not only what the artist had to say but how he went about saying it. [This is not an easy task. Put some thought into it. For instance, why do you think a president’s house (Monticello) is so relatively small, and what might this be saying about what Jefferson (the architect/builder), or Americans in general, thought about themselves?].
Provide a response for EACH work of art above (FOUR separate responses with approximately 100 words each).
Your Answer: After reading those passages, I have found that America's perspective about what these national "works of art" mean to our generation. Like the picture from Emanuel Leutze, called, "Washington Crossing the Delaware." This work of art was made as a reminder of how the American Army defeated the Hessian army, where the victory had helped to turn the tide of the war into their favor. I feel that through cultural insight, we can learn that it is literally a picture of how our nation was turning into a land of freedom from the British forces who had oppressed us for so long. Even today, it is a magnificent work of art, and a symbol of America's great heritage.
The Statue of Liberty was a gift for America made in recognition of the friendship between France and America established during the American Revelation. The pedestal was made by America, and the Statue itself was made by the French, in America itself. In a Historical Analysis, this statue was considered to be a statue of unending friendship to our allies in the war that would determine our freedom. But I feel that overtime, the statue has become more of a tourist attraction, and some people do not fully grasp how important this statue is to America.
General Warren was considered to be a wonderful general, so much, that there were more streets named after him in a decade than George Washington! He was well known for his activity as a writer and as an organizer during the Revolution. He fought in the Battle of Bunker Hill as a volunteer general, and was killed three days into the battle. I believe that seeing the general down and out in the middle of the battle gives the scene more sad feelings, because he served as a general to protect our nation's freedom. He was considered to be an inspiration to many people during his time, and I truly believe that he was given the respect that he deserves.
The reason that Thomas Jefferson's house, the Monticello, has survived all of the years after his death is because of the efforts of its two owners, Uriah Phillips Levy, and his nephew Jefferson Monroe Levy. Uriah and his family had bought and restored the house because they had the notion that the houses of great men should be preserved as monuments to their glory. Using a Cultural Analysis, I do not see that notion being lived out today much, even as people who served as great generals to young soldiers do not have their houses preserved for all time, but sometimes sold to someone else if the family decides to move. I felt a lot of love for Thomas Jefferson when I heard how the building was restored, because remembering the people who made a difference in the lives of others deserve to be remembered for all time.
For example, what does each painting say about the subject of “America” or “Freedom” and what elements of each work of art make you think your answer is correct? Remember to think about the historical, geographic, social, and other contexts in which the artist was operating that influenced not only what the artist had to say but how he went about saying it. [This is not an easy task. Put some thought into it. For instance, why do you think a president’s house (Monticello) is so relatively small, and what might this be saying about what Jefferson (the architect/builder), or Americans in general, thought about themselves?].
Provide a response for EACH work of art above (FOUR separate responses with approximately 100 words each).
Your Answer: After reading those passages, I have found that America's perspective about what these national "works of art" mean to our generation. Like the picture from Emanuel Leutze, called, "Washington Crossing the Delaware." This work of art was made as a reminder of how the American Army defeated the Hessian army, where the victory had helped to turn the tide of the war into their favor. I feel that through cultural insight, we can learn that it is literally a picture of how our nation was turning into a land of freedom from the British forces who had oppressed us for so long. Even today, it is a magnificent work of art, and a symbol of America's great heritage.
The Statue of Liberty was a gift for America made in recognition of the friendship between France and America established during the American Revelation. The pedestal was made by America, and the Statue itself was made by the French, in America itself. In a Historical Analysis, this statue was considered to be a statue of unending friendship to our allies in the war that would determine our freedom. But I feel that overtime, the statue has become more of a tourist attraction, and some people do not fully grasp how important this statue is to America.
General Warren was considered to be a wonderful general, so much, that there were more streets named after him in a decade than George Washington! He was well known for his activity as a writer and as an organizer during the Revolution. He fought in the Battle of Bunker Hill as a volunteer general, and was killed three days into the battle. I believe that seeing the general down and out in the middle of the battle gives the scene more sad feelings, because he served as a general to protect our nation's freedom. He was considered to be an inspiration to many people during his time, and I truly believe that he was given the respect that he deserves.
The reason that Thomas Jefferson's house, the Monticello, has survived all of the years after his death is because of the efforts of its two owners, Uriah Phillips Levy, and his nephew Jefferson Monroe Levy. Uriah and his family had bought and restored the house because they had the notion that the houses of great men should be preserved as monuments to their glory. Using a Cultural Analysis, I do not see that notion being lived out today much, even as people who served as great generals to young soldiers do not have their houses preserved for all time, but sometimes sold to someone else if the family decides to move. I felt a lot of love for Thomas Jefferson when I heard how the building was restored, because remembering the people who made a difference in the lives of others deserve to be remembered for all time.