Journal Entries
The Declaration of Independence
The document focusses on the causes that led the colonists to separate from the British Crown. The book has a great number of quotes that are mostly off-quoted. The governments created in the by men are noted to safeguard the rights which if removed would lead to a rebellion.
The Declaration agrees that even though the people are obligated to overthrow the government, the human nature is of the aspect that they are bound not to do it over light issues. The document was important as it led to the United States independence from King George III (Armitage, 63). It created valid grounds for a revolt against the government that did not protect their rights as well as ensure their liberty an equality.
The Declaration of Independence is basically partisan and a justification of a revolution; though it is a special integration of general principles and a theory of the ruling class with an extensive enumeration of certain grievances and ill treatment.
What are the Ideas about the Declaration of Independence relevant to America Today?
Gettysburg Address
The Gettysburg Address was delivered by Abraham Lincoln. It is a famous and most quoted speech that applies varied strong techniques so as to appeal to the audience based on common beliefs. Additionally, the document makes use of the Bible and the Declaration of Independence as a way of acquiring trust from his audience.
The Address is attributed to be of great significance to the US society in the manner Americans saw themselves and the ruling class. The phrase used by Lincoln “a government by the people…..” was an interpretation of the American ruling class and society. Prior to that people had focused on ending slavery but a limited number had talked about equality, the idea that we are all humans to some extent led to equality (Douglas, 36). This is a general accredited in modern American political ideology. Using the speech Lincoln redirected political ideology in America through his analysis of the Declaration of Independence and not the constitution.
When and why was the Gettysburg Address written?
The Code of Hammurabi
Civilizations have had it vital to create laws reliant on the society’s beliefs, social framework, setting and other elements. This could however be possible through the use of the Code of Hammurabi that was created in about 4000 years ago. The code tells much about the culture of Babylonia and the advancement to civilization generally.
The Code of Hammurabi is of great importance to the US as it offers information regarding the Babylonian legal system and the roles of public officers. The laws, which could be replicated to the US, makes sure that the judicial process is sufficiently impartial. The Code has been used to discover the influence it has on other societies. A good example being is the connection to Hebrew laws in the Bible. Hence historians can acquire the relevance of cultural diffusion that existed between Babylonians and Hebrews and the Code that impacted the Old Testament that is of great significance to the current world.
Which of the laws would be hard to enforce in today’s society?
Executive order 9981
The Executive Order was a policy that aimed that creating equality in the armed forces on a common ground without regard to race, color or religion. In the 1940s, the segregation was still prevalent even though there were a large number of African Americans that fought in the WWII so that they may get social rise and acceptance. In a country that valued equality for all, change was necessary.
The Executive order 9981 was a move in the armed forces as it allowed for army services to be desegregated (Chrisitian, 21). Everyone had the opportunity for equal treatment in the US society. This equality was necessary as it accorded liberty to those that fight for the country.
The Executive Order is a medium used by the President of the US to enforce changes in the Executive arm of the government. The law is to some extent a dictatorial as it can be done to sidestep Congress. The Order accords the government great unilateral powers.
What Implication did the Executive Order have?
Letter from Birmingham Jail
The Letter from Birmingham Jail was written by Martin Luther King in response to a ‘Cal For Unity’ using the clergy. The letter was a fight for justice for those that faced racial inequality. The letter uses logic and appeals using facts to illustrate relevance; arguments from Aristotle among others.
In the US society, the Letter from Birmingham Jail is valid in that it tries to gain credibility through what they are doing. It is an ethical appeal by making use of the reader’s emotions and valid sources (Luther, 32). In the letter, King uses arguments from Aristotle to make logic to the church and other readers.
The letter is a response to criticism that was placed on King. In the end, the cultural impact brought about by Letter from Birmingham Jail were extensive. The letter illustrated reasoning, and goals.
In “Letter from Birmingham City Jail,” what does Martin Luther find illogical on the claim that the actions of those that followed him led to violence?
The Souls of Black Folk
The book is about a passionate and expressive story of a person that is keen on the inequality in the society. It is keen on the inequality that is based on color.
The story is relevant to the African American society today. The issue based on social, economic and political issues that are prevalent in the community are solved with regard to the story. Social inequality, economic issues like landnesses and political discrimination (J. Stephanie, 15). The book calls for strive for social equality for it to be restored.
The Souls of Black Folk is an appeal to the discriminated people to stand up for their rights and face the challenges. Through this they are bound to be respected and acquire equal aspects of life as they ought to have.
How does Du Bois situate his story in The Souls of Black Folk?
Works Cited
Armitage, D. The Declaration of Independence. New York: Harvard University Press. Print Press, 2007.
Chrisitian, W. Executive order 9981. Fer Publishing. Print Press 2012.
J. Stephanie. W. E. B. Du Bois and the Souls of Black Folk. North Carolina: UNC Press Books. Print Press, 2013.
Luther, M. I Have a Dream: Letter from Birmingham Jail. Mason: Perfection Learning Corporation. Print Press, 2007.
M. Douglas. Gettysburg Address. Ohio: Lorenz Educational Press. Print Press, 2013
W. King. The Code of Hammurabi. London: NuVision Publications, LLC. Print press.
