BIBLIOGRAPHY:
INTERNET:
"Colonial America Samuel Adams". Feb.2008. U-S-History.Com. http://www.u-s-history.com/pages/h645
.html
"Colonial America Committees of Correspondence". Feb.2008.U-S-History.com. http://u-s-history.com/pages/h675.html
"Samuel Adams American Patriot And Politician".Feb.2008. Lucidcafe. http//www.lucidcafe.com/library/95sep/adams.html
"Declaration of Colonial Rights:Resolutions of the First Continental Congress".Feb.2008. Primary Source Documents. http://www.constitution.org/bcp/rights_col.html
BOOKS:
Adler,David and Micheal. A Picture Book of Samuel Adams. .New York:Ronald Himler, 2005.
Burgan,Micheal. Samuel Adams Patriot and Statesman. MN: Compass Point Books, 2005.
Gibson, Karen Bush. Samuel Adams. Delaware: Mitchell Laine Publishers, 2007
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
statement of process
STATEMENT OF PROCESS:
When I was told about this project, I went to the library to get books on Samuel Adams because I knew that I could understand things better if I read stories about him. I read a whole 100 page book and skimmed through other books to get a good understanding of his life. I answered the questions one by one so that it would be easier for me to break down the projects into little parts. My method of doing this project, was that I would do all the easier questions first, to get them out of the way, and then focus on doing the
harder questions. I tried to make my posts as detailed as possible. Every time I read something new on him, I would take notes and then add them into my posts (even if I already wrote and published them). I think I really did a good job on this project, and I am very proud of how it turned out.
When I was told about this project, I went to the library to get books on Samuel Adams because I knew that I could understand things better if I read stories about him. I read a whole 100 page book and skimmed through other books to get a good understanding of his life. I answered the questions one by one so that it would be easier for me to break down the projects into little parts. My method of doing this project, was that I would do all the easier questions first, to get them out of the way, and then focus on doing the
harder questions. I tried to make my posts as detailed as possible. Every time I read something new on him, I would take notes and then add them into my posts (even if I already wrote and published them). I think I really did a good job on this project, and I am very proud of how it turned out.
reflection
REFLECTION:
I really liked this project better than most of the other projects we did. I liked the fact we did it on the computer and it was not a written essay. I feel as though doing the project on a blog made it easier to focus on just the information because I did not have to worry about the details that go into writing a formal essay. I also enjoyed and thought it was more fun doing it on a computer. I noticed myself learning a lot as I was working on this assigment. In the future I would like to do more projects similar to this one.
One thing that I did have a hard time with was ,what information to use. I used multiple sources but the information was different from one another. I had to use my instinct and pick and choose which peices of information to use for what part. This taught me how to make an educated decision and find the best source.
I found that working on this project was easier for me than all the other projects. I had no trouble finding the information. I,actually ,enjoyed reading about Samuel Adams.
C: what is this person famous or infamous for?
I feel that I am a very famous person among the political group. Every time there is some sort of meeting, or group, people elect me to be in it, or to come and represent them. I am also often asked to write extremely important documents. I am famous for my ability to persuade people and for my strongly written writings. People know that I get things done. I feel as though people are starting to realize my goal of uniting all Americans against the British!
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
F: if this person had an opposition, who were the person's foes?
I cannot believe General Gage. He told all the other men that he would excuse them for going against those redcoats if he could have just me and Hancock. General Gage offered a reward to anyone who could find me! I pity the fool for thinking that he could get past me, HA! And he thinks I'm the arch-traitor! He is the one who is siding with the idea that the king is doing nothing wrong! He is now my enemy! Another rival of mine is ,Thomas Hutchinson. When I was younger, my father was involved in some sort of business with a bank. Thomas closed it down, which caused my family to lose a great deal of our money. But on top of that, he told everyone one who lost money in that business too, that they could sue my father for what happened to them! I spent so much time protecting my father in court, and I had just gotten out of college! Enemies will always be there, but the trick is to know how to handle them!
I: generate a list of 10 vocabulary words with full definitions and original sentences that can be associated with your person
SOME VOCABULARY WORDS THAT YOU MIGHT FIND IN MY BLOG:
1: colonist- someone who lives in a newly settled area
2: traitor- somebody who goes against someone else
3: persuade- to convince somebody to do something
4: studious- if you are a good student
5: purtian- a type of religion
6: taxes- when you have to pay extra to the government for something
7: foe- an enemy
8: brewery- a place where they make beer
9: harvard- a college that Samuel Adams went to
10: polotics- the debate and activity involved in governing a country
1: colonist- someone who lives in a newly settled area
2: traitor- somebody who goes against someone else
3: persuade- to convince somebody to do something
4: studious- if you are a good student
5: purtian- a type of religion
6: taxes- when you have to pay extra to the government for something
7: foe- an enemy
8: brewery- a place where they make beer
9: harvard- a college that Samuel Adams went to
10: polotics- the debate and activity involved in governing a country
B:what role did he play in the building of our nation
I am so proud of myself. I have accomplished so much and I hope that I can do even more! So many people have told me that I am playing a big role in building our nation. Those kinds of comments have made me so happy! I guess in a way I am playing a big role. I mean, I certainly have been a ,part of many things, and I would consider myself as a fire brand if I may say so myself!
Here is a timeline of everything I have done (my accomplishments):
Here is a timeline of everything I have done (my accomplishments):
1740- I graduated from Harvard College
1743- I received my masters degree from Harvard
1747- The Boston town meeting elected me as clerk; My friends and I form a political club
1764- I protested to the Sugar Act; I helped organize the Sons of Liberty; I attended the Sons of Liberty first protest
1765- Massachusetts elected me to be in the general court; I wrote a letter attacking the Stamp Act
1767- I opposed the Townsend Act
1770- I convinced Thomas Hutchinson to send the British troops out of the city
1772- I called for the colonies to form Committee of Correspondence to discuss British politics and how to change them
1773- I helped organize the Boston Tea Party and I played a major role in it
1775- I attended the second Continental congress
1776- I signed the Declaration of Independence
1779- I helped draft the Massachusetts Constitution
1781- I was elected president of Massachusetts State Senate
1788- I supported the U.S. Constitution and I called for a Bill of Rights
1789- I became Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts
1793- I became Governor
1794- I was elected Governor for a second time
E: what are at least 5 notable facts about your person
Interesting facts!
1: I married a minister's daughter, Elizabeth Chuckly. Together we had six children, but sadly, only two of them survived their first few months. Elizabeth died with one of our children during child birth. But I soon remarried Elizabeth Betsy Wells in 1764.
2: I went to Harvard Law school with my cousin, John Adams, where I studied law and politics. I graduated in 1743.
3: I learned Greek and Latin while I was studying at school.
4: I grew up extremely religious. My father was a deacon for the Puritan church.
5: I had a dog named Queue. I taught the dog to bark at the British soldiers every time he passed by one!
6: I am a very poor and simple man (even though I was rich when I was younger). I walk around in the same red cloak. I never cared much about the new fashions that the other men of my time wore. Once my neighbors so kindly lent me clothes when I had to go to the Continental Congress. I guess I also look a little weired because I have a disease that causes tremors and shaking in my hands and also causes my head to nod.
1: I married a minister's daughter, Elizabeth Chuckly. Together we had six children, but sadly, only two of them survived their first few months. Elizabeth died with one of our children during child birth. But I soon remarried Elizabeth Betsy Wells in 1764.
2: I went to Harvard Law school with my cousin, John Adams, where I studied law and politics. I graduated in 1743.
3: I learned Greek and Latin while I was studying at school.
4: I grew up extremely religious. My father was a deacon for the Puritan church.
5: I had a dog named Queue. I taught the dog to bark at the British soldiers every time he passed by one!
6: I am a very poor and simple man (even though I was rich when I was younger). I walk around in the same red cloak. I never cared much about the new fashions that the other men of my time wore. Once my neighbors so kindly lent me clothes when I had to go to the Continental Congress. I guess I also look a little weired because I have a disease that causes tremors and shaking in my hands and also causes my head to nod.
Monday, February 25, 2008
J: would you be friends with your person if he or she was alive?
If Samuel Adams was alive today, I would most definitley want to be his friend. From all the research I've done, Samuel Adams seemed like a good person and a person who was smart,headstrong and knew what he wanted. Samuel Adams studied hard to get what he wanted. He worked hard at home with his mother and then he trained at Harvard University. He always was talking about politics because he was interested in it. I would want to be his friend because he seemed like a good person to know. He had very strong beliefs in equal rights. When he was given a slave as a present, he instantly set her free (she chose to work for him anyway as a free woman). He also loaned all of his money ,that his father gave him, to a friend in need. I think thatis a perfect example of what a good person he was.
Adams also seemed like someone who was very passionate about his beliefs. He once said, "What a glorious morning for America this is!," when the first shot of the war was shot. I think that this statement shows that he felt that this was going to be the begining of freedeom from the British.
Another thing that I really liked about Samuel Adams, was that he was good to his wives. He really respected them and noticed that they were working hard ,even though they were working at home. Most men those days never paid attention to how much work women did. He used to praise his wife for doing a good job. I think that was important, because it showed that he was a man that cared about everyone and about being fair to each everyone.
Adams also seemed like someone who was very passionate about his beliefs. He once said, "What a glorious morning for America this is!," when the first shot of the war was shot. I think that this statement shows that he felt that this was going to be the begining of freedeom from the British.
Another thing that I really liked about Samuel Adams, was that he was good to his wives. He really respected them and noticed that they were working hard ,even though they were working at home. Most men those days never paid attention to how much work women did. He used to praise his wife for doing a good job. I think that was important, because it showed that he was a man that cared about everyone and about being fair to each everyone.
D: how did he meet his death
Samuel Adams retired from his public life in January 1797. He died on October 2, 1803 at the age of eighty-one, with his wife by his side. He was buried at Granary Burial Ground. Samuel Adams was a respected man and did many things to benefit our country. He came into this world with a dream and left it accomplishing it and maybe even more than he expected to do. He is often called the Father of the Revolution.
g: tell me a little bit about where your person comes from...how does this person live? H: what does the person do for a living
I had such a great time yesterday! I went back to my old home in Boston and saw my parents, Mary and Samuel. I was thrilled to return to my big old Massachusetts house. I loved seeing the old brewery again, and the view of the Boston Harbor from my roof. When I was younger, I used to love to look at the ships load and unload. I also saw my brother, Joseph, and my sister Mary. Seeing them reminded me of the other nine brothers and sisters that had died. I will always miss them dearly.
My mother was so nice. She asked me how I was doing and was very caring. She has always been very caring. Even when I was younger, she home schooled me! My Father is very nice too. After I got fired from my bank job, when I just got out of college, my father lent me money to start my own business. But foolishly, I lent most of it to my friend, who never paid me back. Yet my father still offered me a job at his brewery. I do feel bad for quitting that job to start my own newspaper ( The Public Advertiser), but I know he understands and supports me.
My mother was so nice. She asked me how I was doing and was very caring. She has always been very caring. Even when I was younger, she home schooled me! My Father is very nice too. After I got fired from my bank job, when I just got out of college, my father lent me money to start my own business. But foolishly, I lent most of it to my friend, who never paid me back. Yet my father still offered me a job at his brewery. I do feel bad for quitting that job to start my own newspaper ( The Public Advertiser), but I know he understands and supports me.
Friday, February 8, 2008
A:who is your person and when and where was he born
Hello everyone! Just to remind you... my birthday is coming up soon, September 27th (1722 to be exact!). I remember when I was just a little boy growing up in Boston, Quincy, Massachusetts. I used to love my birthdays as a child! Good times!
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
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