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1. To what extent did the audience, demands, and tone of the Stamp Act Congress (note: this is not the same thing as the Stamp Act) differ from that of the Declaration of Independence? Why? In your answer, briefly explain what these documents were, approximately when they occurred, and then address the question. Show your knowledge and understanding of the documents by providing specific details (you don’t need quotes) from them.
2. Imagine a conversation (just explain it, you do not need to write it as one) between Thomas Paine and James Chalmers on the subject of American independence. In explaining the conversation, be sure to state something about who they were, when and what they said, and how, specifically, they explained/defended their views.
3. Imagine a conversation (just explain it, you do not need to write it as one) between Hector St. John Crevecoeur and Belinda (or Tecumseh) on the meaning of “American.” When explaining the conversation, consider the following: did Hector St. John consider Belinda (or Tecumseh) Tecumseh “American”? How might Belinda (or Tecumseh) argue that she (he) fit within St. John’s definition? Did she/he consider themselves American? In your imaginary conversation, be sure to demonstrate knowledge of Hector St. John’s views on who an American was, as well as that of Belinda and/or Tecumseh’s views.
4. To what extent (if any) were indentured servitude and slavery the same in the British colonies in the mid-18th century? Use both Gottlieb Mittelberger and Olaudah Equiano in your response.
5. To what extent was the U.S. Constitution a document that supported the institution of slavery? Use specific information from the document to support your answer. Be thorough in your response.
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American History
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American History
a) Extent the audience, demands, and tone of the Stamp Act Congress differ from that of the
Declaration of Independence? Why?
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Stamp Act was implemented to raise revenue in form of stamp from American
settlements
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The clause provided that every person is equal and had rights to pursue their
happiness, right to liberty, and right to life.
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Stamp Act Congress and Declaration of Independence are passed by
representatives of British colonies on American Congress.
b) Conversation between Thomas Paine and James Chalmers on the subject of American
independence
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Paine ideas were a reflection of transnational human rights ideals in the
enlightenment-era.
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James Chalmers is known for his writing “Plain truth” while Thomas Paine is
known for his writing “common sense” all of which were influential writing
that significantly opposed colonialist rule and supported revolution
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Thomas Paine Common Sense argues that it is illogical for Britain which he
calls an island to rule a big country like the United States.
c) Conversation between Hector St. John Crevecoeur and Tecumseh on the meaning of
American
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Both Crevecoeur and Tecumseh lived in the same era and had similar opinions
about the meaning of American.
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Tecumseh believed that America as a country should not belong to one tribe
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Conversation between the two would be a debate where they would agree on
some points and disagree on others
d) Extent indentured servitude and slavery are same in the British colonies in the mid-18th
century? Use both Gottlieb Mittelberger and Olaudah Equiano
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Indentured servitude and slavery were the same in the British colonies in the
mid-18th century
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Olaudah Equiano was a victim of slavery whose journey begins when his
village is invaded, and he is kidnapped and separated from his sister.
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Even though European culture at first fid shock Equiano, in the long run, he
begins to understand and appreciate it.
e) Extent the U.S. Constitution a document that supported the institution of slavery
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Even after the abolishment of slave trade in America as a country, many states
continued to practice the trade
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Many states would refer to constitutional clauses that were against slave trade as
slave represented which they did not have mandate to follow.
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The constitution was operationally pro-slavery and deliberately ambiguous to
maintain a balance.
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