Book Project
Have times really changed since1775? Argumentatively, a lot has changed since back then. People behave and talk a little differently, we have new high tech technologies and our government is more developed. But, have our needs for natural freedom and a free society changed? Without the stories written by many we would never have known that the idea of natural liberty and a free society have actually been around since the beginning. From 1775, when Thomas Paine wrote Common Sense, through the many years within our textbook “When we are Free”, until now with Northwood’s Idea we, as humans, fight for all the same important reasons. Making a difference, standing up for our beliefs, investing in our future and fighting for free and equal society are all equivalent, major topics.
Starting in 1775 when Thomas Paine wrote, Common Sense, we learn about his argument to convince the colonist to break free from the British and together build a democracy. Paine wrote to remind everyone about their born right for natural liberty. He explained that if a small group of people were placed on unclaimed territory that we would all get together to help one another and create a society that eventually constructs a system of democracy. “In this state of natural liberty, society will be their first thought” (Common Sense, 1775). He wanted the colonist to know that they deserved better and shared with them his ideas of a better way of life than being treated in such horrid ways from the British. He wrote to everyone, not just the advance educated. By doing this he reached a lot more people. Thomas Paine’s idea and his book, Common Sense was successful. Paine planted the seed in everyone’s mind that they needed to fight for their individual rights, natural liberty and a free society. He wanted everyone to believe in themselves and that they too, could change the world as they knew it. Throughout our text book, “When we are Free”, many author’s wrote about the same ideas as Thomas Paine. …show more content…
The government being corrupt, political and economic freedoms, importance of making a stand and free society are among the most common topics. In “Not Yours to Give”, Edwards S. Ellis describes a situation where Davy Crockett questioned a congressman on his action to agree on a bill giving money to a widower. After many words were exchanged the congressman realized the man, Crockett was right. If the congressmen are fine with throwing money around like that, why shouldn’t they have to contribute? Why don’t the hard working citizens get a say in where their hard earned tax money goes? Crockett had an idea to get the congressman to admit his wrong and think about his future actions. The congressman made a speech apologizing to the citizens letting them know of his realization. Crockett was looking out for the wellbeing of his fellow citizens and trying to promote a natural and free society. This is like Thomas Paine’s, “Common Sense” and Northwood’s Idea today, getting people to speak their ideas and fighting for their freedoms. Today, Northwood’s Idea, still has the same ideas as Common Sense portrays. Northwood’s Idea encourages students to invest in their future by making a difference in their
Have times really changed since1775? Argumentatively, a lot has changed since back then. People behave and talk a little differently, we have new high tech technologies and our government is more developed. But, have our needs for natural freedom and a free society changed? Without the stories written by many we would never have known that the idea of natural liberty and a free society have actually been around since the beginning. From 1775, when Thomas Paine wrote Common Sense, through the many years within our textbook “When we are Free”, until now with Northwood’s Idea we, as humans, fight for all the same important reasons. Making a difference, standing up for our beliefs, investing in our future and fighting for free and equal society are all equivalent, major topics.
Starting in 1775 when Thomas Paine wrote, Common Sense, we learn about his argument to convince the colonist to break free from the British and together build a democracy. Paine wrote to remind everyone about their born right for natural liberty. He explained that if a small group of people were placed on unclaimed territory that we would all get together to help one another and create a society that eventually constructs a system of democracy. “In this state of natural liberty, society will be their first thought” (Common Sense, 1775). He wanted the colonist to know that they deserved better and shared with them his ideas of a better way of life than being treated in such horrid ways from the British. He wrote to everyone, not just the advance educated. By doing this he reached a lot more people. Thomas Paine’s idea and his book, Common Sense was successful. Paine planted the seed in everyone’s mind that they needed to fight for their individual rights, natural liberty and a free society. He wanted everyone to believe in themselves and that they too, could change the world as they knew it. Throughout our text book, “When we are Free”, many author’s wrote about the same ideas as Thomas Paine. …show more content…
The government being corrupt, political and economic freedoms, importance of making a stand and free society are among the most common topics. In “Not Yours to Give”, Edwards S. Ellis describes a situation where Davy Crockett questioned a congressman on his action to agree on a bill giving money to a widower. After many words were exchanged the congressman realized the man, Crockett was right. If the congressmen are fine with throwing money around like that, why shouldn’t they have to contribute? Why don’t the hard working citizens get a say in where their hard earned tax money goes? Crockett had an idea to get the congressman to admit his wrong and think about his future actions. The congressman made a speech apologizing to the citizens letting them know of his realization. Crockett was looking out for the wellbeing of his fellow citizens and trying to promote a natural and free society. This is like Thomas Paine’s, “Common Sense” and Northwood’s Idea today, getting people to speak their ideas and fighting for their freedoms. Today, Northwood’s Idea, still has the same ideas as Common Sense portrays. Northwood’s Idea encourages students to invest in their future by making a difference in their