NEW AND IMPROVED draft 3? intro

Freedom is all in the eye of the beholder. A person who burns a government building due to supposed unjust causes, is one man’s freedom fighter and another man’s terrorist. Difference of opinion is inevitable, in future, present, and in past. In present times of the revolution, what freedom is has become a complicated thought that has put my colony of New Jersey and the remaining 12 colonies in conflicting groups of loyalists and patriots. QUOTE ABOUT WHAT PATRIOTS THOUGHT, but this is something similar to what I as loyalists hope for and believe will come from the loyalty to my home country Britain. My view is that a common believe of the patriots is that the loyalists are in it for the money, or even view us as cowards, a way of giving up and retreating to the supposed strongest power. Truth be told, yes benefits are relevant as would be by choosing any side, this I do not deny, but we still have much to loose in the same. Which is where I fall into the conclusion that Great Britain has been proven worthy of our respect and loyalty and I believe by staying within their government, what the patriots and loyalists both wish to achieve will fall into place.

NEW JERSEY EDIT 2

NEW INTRO!! Feeling and position is all in the eye of the beholder. A person, who burns a government building due to supposed unjust causes, is one man’s freedom fighter and another man’s terrorist.


IGNORE BRAND NEW ONE COM ING SOON
------In the words of Strahahn , we are to be “looking upon England as our home” (William Franklin of New Jersey 363), and this is something I agree with. England has helped us as one would a child, caring for us when we were in danger , protecting us ,growing us and helping us learn to walk and take our first couple steps into these blooming world, it was help that was needed. And being of the New Jersey colony, the umbilical cord still remains fairly intact with Britain leaving a deep bond still in between us two. Many communities, towns , and colonies would disagree with the deciding of being loyal , most would refer to us as “Tories”, but we find plenty reason of why to stay loyal . More reason than to become what those true “Tories” call being a “patriot”. If you take it from my view and the view of many other New Jersey folk, we have made the decision to stay close by the side of our country due to its maximum influence in and around our colony along as the encouraging possibilities and additions doing so gives to the people, and because we believe remaining within the body of Britain is the only way to get where we all , patriots and loyalists alike, are wanting to be. -------- The British are very well disturbed and represented within our town and our neighboring trading town New York, as well. And we find their presence not only useful to our economy, but it makes our decision to remain loyal an easier path. “British domination of the trade outlets in the southern part of Bergen County by strongholds at Paulus Hook and Staten Island provided practical reasons for supporting the royal cause” (E BOOK), and its very true, the Britains have always been a great support to the colonies when it comes to finance. Not to mention their currency is one “the inhabitants of the county preferred to sell their produce for British gold rather than for the nearly worthless provincial and continental currency.” ( 560 Keesey). Of course similar to all other colonies , this revolution does have negative affects on our town “Harassing militia raids which disrupted trade and personal indignities inflicted on the people by both sides did not deter the population from trading constantly with the British and supplying them with produce and forage.” (560 Keesey). The positives of the British still remain dominant throughout our hard times, which are just as harsh as the other struggling colonies. --------When it comes to trading, New York was our partner. And New York , being so close with Boston trade, was affected in the British’s shutting down the harbor (FIND MORE AND QUOTE). This harshly affected us but the governor, along with many of the people remained in support of Britain. " The New Jersey legislature was inclined to accommodate its young American Governor , and there were no difficult, unpopulat British ruling with which to contend. All that began to change in 1765, when William Franklin kept that assembly obedient to the mother country in the Stamp Act controversy, yet realized that he dislikes the measure as mush as did his people, though on different grounds... he, if not his wife, was finding it difficult to take Strahan's advice in "looking upon England as our home", (William Franklin of New Jersey 363) but they did. Us loyalists did not stand behind the British because it was “easier” for us at any rate . With the growing passionate patriot crowd if anything it was harder. There was strong reasoning behind the decision to remain loyal, he patriots were fighting for their freedom, and so were we. ------ "[T]hat the rebels sought the Whig ends of life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness; that the rebels desire for those ends stemmed from their participation in the empire-wide enlightenment; that those ideals sparked revolt because of the colonists homogeneity and distance from London "( Economic Burden: Spark to the American Revolution? pg 82 ). Yes money, protection, and authority within the colony had an affect on the loyalists group within our colony, "The loyalty of officeholders and wealthy person closely allied to the machinery of government involved decisions fundamental dissimilar to those made by tenants, indentured servants, poor mechanics, and artisans who were induced by cash bounties to join loyalists regiments" (pg 261 of the American Loyalists: notes on their organization and Numerical strength) . This is in every way true but a view overlooked is that this revolution and division of the people was simply and naturally a difference in opinion. Yes, it’s a well known fact that many loyalists were wealthy and of a good ranking within their communities, they were happy where they were at so an automatic assumption was that therefore they saw no need for the change that the less fortunate did. But the truth is (FIND QUOTE) those who remained loyal did so with the possibility of the house being ransacked, torched an torn to bits and pieces. They had more to loose than most. Families like The Bayards, Doremus, Dr. Abraham L. Van Buskirk, Zabriskie , their families were wealthy and by choosing to stand up for what they believe, what the felt to be the way to freedom they gave up more than most had. They choose where to stand “not for the government but for the right and freedom is represents” (The early years PAGE 3). When you see all those who claim “Freedom” the reason the spur into action, destroy homes and put families onto streets, I am pushed away from them towards the opposing side from what I’m seeing done by those who claim us “Tories”.

rough draft numba 2 of new jersey

IGNORE BRAND NEW ONE COMING

------In the words of Strahahn , we are to be “looking upon England as our home” (William Franklin of New Jersey 363), and this is something I agree with. England has helped us as one would a child, caring for us when we were in danger , protecting us ,growing us and helping us learn to walk and take our first couple steps into these blooming world, it was help that was needed. And being of the New Jersey colony, the umbilical cord still remains fairly intact with Britain leaving a deep bond still in between us two. Many communities, towns , and colonies would disagree with the deciding of being loyal , most would refer to us as “Tories”, but we find plenty reason of why to stay loyal . More reason than to become what those true “Tories” call being a “patriot”. If you take it from my view and the view of many other New Jersey folk, we have made the decision to stay close by the side of our country due to its maximum influence in and around our colony along as the encouraging possibilities and additions doing so gives to the people, and because we believe remaining within the body of Britain is the only way to get where we all , patriots and loyalists alike, are wanting to be.
-------- The British are very well disturbed and represented within our town and our neighboring trading town New York, as well. And we find their presence not only useful to our economy, but it makes our decision to remain loyal an easier path. “British domination of the trade outlets in the southern part of Bergen County by strongholds at Paulus Hook and Staten Island provided practical reasons for supporting the royal cause” (E BOOK), and its very true, the Britains have always been a great support to the colonies when it comes to finance. Not to mention their currency is one “the inhabitants of the county preferred to sell their produce for British gold rather than for the nearly worthless provincial and continental currency.” ( 560 Keesey). Of course similar to all other colonies , this revolution does have negative affects on our town “Harassing militia raids which disrupted trade and personal indignities inflicted on the people by both sides did not deter the population from trading constantly with the British and supplying them with produce and forage.” (560 Keesey). The positives of the British still remain dominant throughout our hard times, which are just as harsh as the other struggling colonies.
--------When it comes to trading, New York was our partner. And New York , being so close with Boston trade, was affected in the British’s shutting down the harbor (FIND MORE AND QUOTE). This harshly affected us but the governor, along with many of the people remained in support of Britain. " The New Jersey legislature was inclined to accommodate its young American Governor , and there were no difficult, unpopulat British ruling with which to contend. All that began to change in 1765, when William Franklin kept that assembly obedient to the mother country in the Stamp Act controversy, yet realized that he dislikes the measure as mush as did his people, though on different grounds... he, if not his wife, was finding it difficult to take Strahan's advice in "looking upon England as our home", (William Franklin of New Jersey 363) but they did. Us loyalists did not stand behind the British because it was “easier” for us at any rate . With the growing passionate patriot crowd if anything it was harder. There was strong reasoning behind the decision to remain loyal, he patriots were fighting for their freedom, and so were we.
------ "[T]hat the rebels sought the Whig ends of life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness; that the rebels desire for those ends stemmed from their participation in the empire-wide enlightenment; that those ideals sparked revolt because of the colonists homogeneity and distance from London "( Economic Burden: Spark to the American Revolution? pg 82 ). Yes money, protection, and authority within the colony had an affect on the loyalists group within our colony, "The loyalty of officeholders and wealthy person closely allied to the machinery of government involved decisions fundamental dissimilar to those made by tenants, indentured servants, poor mechanics, and artisans who were induced by cash bounties to join loyalists regiments" (pg 261 of the American Loyalists: notes on their organization and Numerical strength) . This is in every way true but a view overlooked is that this revolution and division of the people was simply and naturally a difference in opinion. Yes, it’s a well known fact that many loyalists were wealthy and of a good ranking within their communities, they were happy where they were at so an automatic assumption was that therefore they saw no need for the change that the less fortunate did. But the truth is (FIND QUOTE) those who remained loyal did so with the possibility of the house being ransacked, torched an torn to bits and pieces. They had more to loose than most. Families like The Bayards, Doremus, Dr. Abraham L. Van Buskirk, Zabriskie , their families were wealthy and by choosing to stand up for what they believe, what the felt to be the way to freedom they gave up more than most had. They choose where to stand “not for the government but for the right and freedom is represents” (The early years PAGE 3). When you see all those who claim “Freedom” the reason the spur into action, destroy homes and put families onto streets, I am pushed away from them towards the opposing side from what I’m seeing done by those who claim us “Tories”.

Essay NEw JERSEY 1

------In the words of Strahahn , we are to be “looking upon England as our home” (William Franklin of New Jersey 363), and this is something I agree with. In many ways England has treated us like her child, caring for us when we were in danger , protecting us ,growing us and helping us learn to walk and take our first couple steps into these blooming world. And being of the New Jersey colony, the umbilical cord still remains fairly intact with Britain leaving a deep bond still in between us two. Many communities, towns , and colonies would disagree with the deciding of being loyal , most would refer to us as “Tories”, but we find plenty reason of why to stay loyal , more reasons then to become what those true “Tories” call being a “patriots” If you take it from my view and the view of many other New Jersey folk alike, we have made the decision to stay close by the side of our country due to its maximum influence in and around our colony and as well as the encouraging possibilities and additions doing so gives to the people.
-------- The British are very well disturbed and represented within our town and our neighboring trading town New York, alike. And we find their presence not only economically useful, but it makes our decision to remain loyal an easier path. “British domination of the trade outlets in the southern part of Bergen County by strongholds at Paulus Hook and Staten Island provided practical reasons for supporting the royal cause” (E BOOK), and its very true, the pretty have always been a great support to the colonies when it comes to finance. Not to mention their currency is one “the inhabitants of the county preferred to sell their produce for British gold rather than for the nearly worthless provincial and continental currency.” ( 560 Keesey). Of course similar to all other colonies , the revolution did have negative affects on our town but the positives of the British remained dominant throughout most of the revolution. “Harassing militia raids which disrupted trade and personal indignities inflicted on the people by both sides did not deter the population from trading constantly with the British and supplying them with produce and forage.” (560 Keesey). Along with the British within the colony and having a fair amount of loyalists, our governour has also remained loyal and obedient to the crown , even though for us if affects our trading even to a point more than most.
--------When it comes to trading, lots of virgins resource was New York, who , being so close with Boston trade, were affected in the British acts of shutting down the harbor. This harshly affected us but the governor, along with many of the people remained in support of Britain. " The New Jersey legislature was inclined to accommodate its young American Governor , and there were no difficult, unpopulat British ruling with which to contend. All that began to change in 1765, when William Franklin kept that assembly obedient to the mother country in the Stamp Act controversy, yet realized that he dislikes the measure as mush as did his people, though on different grounds... he, if not his wife, was finding it difficult to take Strahan's advice in "looking upon England as our home", (William Franklin of New Jersey 363) but they did. Us loyalists did not stand behind the British because it was “easier” for us at any rate . With the growing passionate patriot crowd if anything it was harder. There was strong reasoning behind the decision to remain loyal, he patriots were fighting for their freedom, and so were we.
------ "[T]hat the rebels sought the Whig ends of life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness; that the rebels desire for those ends stemmed from their participation in the empire-wide enlightenment; that those ideals sparked revolt because of the colonists homogeneity and distance from London "( Economic Burden: Spark to the American Revolution? pg 82 ). Yes money, protection, and authority within the colony had an affect on the loyalists group within our colony, "The loyalty of officeholders and wealthy person closely allied to the machinery of government involved decisions fundamental dissimilar to those made by tenants, indentured servants, poor mechanics, and artisans who were induced by cash bounties to join loyalists regiments" (pg 261 of the American Loyalists: notes on their organization and Numerical strength) . This is in every way true but a view overlooked is that this revolution and division of the people was simply and naturally a difference in opinion. Yes, it’s a well known fact that many loyalists were wealthy and of a good ranking within their communities, they were happy where they were at so an automatic assumption was that therefore they saw no need for the change that the less fortunate did. But the truth is (FIND QUOTE) those who remained loyal did so with the possibility of the house being ransacked, torched an torn to bits and pieces. They had more to loose than most. Families like The Bayards, Doremus, Dr. Abraham L. Van Buskirk, Zabriskie , their families were wealthy and by choosing to stand up for what they believe, what the felt to be the way to freedom they gave up more than most had. They choose where to stand “not for the government but for the right and freedom is represents” (The early years PAGE 3). When you see all those who claim “Freedom” the reason the spur into action, destroy homes and put families onto streets, I am pushed away from them towards the opposing side from what I’m seeing done by those who claim us “Tories”.

Essay two outline

Emily Furgason OUTLINE FOR NEWWWW JERSEY
POSSIBLE POINTS: (thoughts) WHY THEY WERE LOYALISTS;

Useful facts along the way?:
-From The American Loyalists: "one third of the american popultion was loyal" page 2 of my citation
-261 of the american loyalists: " Men joinging the royal cause in the spring of 1782 in the Carolinas probably did so from motives far different from those of loyalists fleeing inside the British lines in New York and New Jersey in the autumn of 1776"
-William Frankline of New Jersey 363: " he New Jersey legislature was inclied to accommodate its young American Governor , and there were no difficult, unpopulat British ruling with which to contend. All that began to chagne in 1765, when William Franklin kept that assemblly obedient to the mother country in the Stamp Act controversy, yet realized that he dislikes the measure as mush as did his people, though on different grounds... he, if not his wife, was fiding it difficult to take Strahan's advice in "looking upon England as our home"

ISSUES THAT WERE TIED WITH THE CROWN TAKING OVER:(363 same doc. as last)
"salaries of crown officials, provision for the militia, control of the Indians and guarding of the frontier, problems of the provincial courts, provincial councils, provincial agesnt, that ever-present question of the currency-- all of these were tied to the conflicting interest of the colonial assemblies, the crown and parliament. To certian degree William Franklin is representative of all the royal governors, and New jersey struggled with difficulties troubling all the royal colonies"




1.The strongholds of the British within virgin and New York their trading neighbor .( page 560 2nd paragraph) (more than likely turn into two paragraphs)
I.The money and prosperity that came along with the British alliance
A. British gold rather then American currency was preferred. (more facts on trade and statistics on the income that came with the brits trade and such But this is said on 560 as well)
II. The British power throughout the area, made it easier and to some extent safer to be on the power that be side.
A. “British domination of the trade outlets in the southern part of bergen County by strongholds at Paulus Hook and Staten Island provided pratical easons for supporting the royal cause”
III. Strong ties with New York trade with was being affected due to the disagreement.(page 560 of Notes and documents , Loyalism in Bregen County, New jersey)
A.“The main market for Bergen famr produce as New Yrok City and trade between New Jersey towns and with New York City was carried on Primarily by river boat” ( 560 1st para.)
i.THAT means that Britain’s take over of the ports could of easily and probably did affect new jersey to a great negative amount.


2There was personal gain in keeping things the way they were with the British or in helping/supporting them.(maybe turn into two paragraphs)
I Families who were already wealthy who were fine with the way things were/believed in England.
A -The Bayard family, mainly the father Stephen
-Hendrick doremus
-Dr. Abraham L. Van Buskirk
-The (JOHN) Zabriskie(s)
-James moody
i “… flee to the shelters of the british lines. Only from there could he fight to maintain legitimate government, the only kind of government that in his eyes could defend freedom in his country(The early years page one) PAGE 3 “ not for the government but for the right and freedom is represents”
a Not a surprising thought when the other freedom riders are tearing down homes , killing families and torching peoples property.
i ".. that the rebels sought the Whig ends of life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness; that the rebels desire for those ends stemmed from their participation in the empire-wide enlightenment;that those ideals sparked revolt because of the colonists homogeneity and distacne from london " (From Economic Burden:Sprak to the Ameican Revolution? pg 82 )

RECOGNIZE that also there was much to loose by fighting to the british as well, that veiw is supported by the believe the britian had the right, they mothered them helped them and also they were the only way for tru freedom

II People who gained(personal) from just supporting them.
A trading with them as the came through, securing safety by being on their side.
i Slaves and how they were granted freedom by serving or fighting for the British
a. "The loyalty of officeholders and wealthy person closely allied to the machinery of government involved decisions fundamental dissimilar to those made by tenants, indentured servants, poor mechanics, and artisans who were induced by cash bounties to join loyalists regiments" ((pg 261 of the American Loyalists: notes on their orginaization and Numerical strength)

3( MAYBE might have enough already) THE POWER OF GREAT BRITAIN IN GENERAL/ positives of the past.
I there numbers being the best and strongest
A obvious facts that shouldn’t be hard to find
II Their involvment in the french war on the colonists side obviously
A: Different ways the supported,statements , happy ones if possible from the colonists. Could say that after that the colonists in a way becamce traders, ungrateful.
III The British built,claimed, and funded the colonies.


CITATIONS:
• -William Franklin of New Jersey
• Catherine Fennelly
• The William and Mary Quarterly, Third Series, Vol. 6, No. 3 (Jul., 1949), pp. 361-382
• Published by: Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture


1.
Title: Review: The Problem of the Loyalists-and the Problems of Loyalist Historians
Author(s): Mary Beth Norton
Reviewed Title(s): The Loyalists in Revolutionary America, 1760-1781. The Price of Loyalty: Tory Writings from the Revolution.
Reviewed Authors(s): Robert McCluer Calhoon Catherine S. Crary
Source: Reviews in American History, Vol. 2, No. 2 (Jun., 1974), pp. 226-231
Publisher(s): The Johns Hopkins University Press
Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/2701658
1.
Title: The American Loyalists: Notes on Their Organization and Numerical Strength
Author(s): Paul H. Smith
Source: The William and Mary Quarterly, Third Series, Vol. 25, No. 2 (Apr., 1968), pp. 259-277
Publisher(s): Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture
Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/1919095

-1.
Title: Loyalism in Bergen County, New Jersey
Author(s): Ruth M. Keesey
Source: The William and Mary Quarterly, Third Series, Vol. 18, No. 4 (Oct., 1961), pp. 558-576
Publisher(s): Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture
Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/1921101


* Economic Burden: Spark to the American Revolution?
* Joseph D. Reid, Jr.
* The Journal of Economic History, Vol. 38, No. 1, The Tasks of Economic History (Mar., 1978), pp. 81-100
* Published by: Cambridge University Press on behalf of the Economic History Association
* Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/2119317


FIND THE BOOK E BOOK!!!!!!!

TEXT (delcaration and resolution)

Declaration :

who : LONG LIST OF PEOPLE that can be read at the end of the document, who refferred to themselves as "the Representatives of the United States of America, in General Congress assembled" (last written paragraph)

AUDIENCE: British elite as in government, King and parliament

Who they represent: Obvious if they call themselves the "representatives of the United States of America"


WHAT IS BEING SAID: Their main point is that they plan to transform the government , such as switch or take power from Britain for many reasons that they have listed in the document.
"that these unites colonies are, and of right ought to be FREE AND INDEPENDENT STATES'; that they are dissolved; and that , as free and independent states that all political connection between them and the states of Great Britain is, and ought to be, totally dissolves." (last paragraph)

How is it being said: Its being written with much authority such as when they say " we have warned them from time to time" in the second to last paragraph i was a little shocked to hear hat THEY the colonist of AMERICA took the guts to warn the British. They have taken authority, and yes in right mind are a little perturbed and even refer to the king as a "tyrant"( third paragraph), but they don't go over board. They are for the most part respectful and just saying it how it is.

JUSTIFICATION: There is a long list in the document but a quote to sum it up would be "the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpation, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute tyranny over these states. To prove this, let the facts be submitted to candid world" ( second paragraph) and then the list of what they believe has been done wrong , their support of this quote is listed.


RESOLUTION:
WHO: Richard Henry Lee

AUDIENCE: similar and same to the first except its also back to the Representatives of America

REPRESENT: colonists..... or Virignia

WHAT IS BEING: The previous declaration is basically being restated but also added point that alliances should be made and a "confederation" as well

HOW: Basic, to the point, not much bias , just facts.

JUSTIFICATION : Does not show or describe any but i would be the same as the first declaration of independence article.

CONTINENTAL CONGRESS

what might the First Continental Congress teach us about how PSEC, with its different feeder schools and perspectives, can come together via community meetings and the Advisory Council?how would we design it differently, how could YOU as individuals engage that process/ structure more? How might you design it differently, if we should design it differently?But more specifically, the words of Edmund Morgan provide some additional context. According to him, "the Continental Congress appeared as a challenge to Parliament" To what is the PSEC government a possible challenge? And what does it mean if that challenge is ignored or not engaged?Does/ how does Gerda Lerner's view of history and historic interpretation complicate this process?

------ I think to continental congress is an obvious example of PSEC advisory council and what were trying to work for. The nice thing about our council compared to their is that we are much more close knit, and i think this is an advantage, a great advantage that gives PSEC more hope and possibility in changes and progress. Even though, to me , i feel our small council has the hope of being much more succesful, there are points that we should look at , or more draw inspiration out of from the old continental congress.
----- The Continental congress of the new world made changes, made impacts. They saw what they believe was wrong and fixed it. I think with the way most of us are used to seeing schools run, we see something we disagree with and almost automatically disregard it. We're use to our schools being not how we wanted them , we have become use to not having a voice which shows something terrible about our education system if you ask me.I think this is a issue that will take time for us to change and adapt to but more than anything i am hoping not to long cause time is short. I believe its something we don' understand or realize. Were use to stubborn teachers , where its their way or the highway , and rules that are rules just to have rules! At least in school we have been taught to not question authority because even when we try, there has never been a positive or productive outcome. These are old habits that are very important to abandoned while we still have the possibility of growth.
---"the Continental Congress appeared as a challenge to Parliament" , and the same is with PSEC. PSEC is obviously the underdog, not because of our low standards or qualifications but because we are new, we are different. And boy if theres one thing we can gain from our history its that changes, and innovations are not always taken lightly. Thats simply one reason why we have to show the older strict education what we got! Not only for the benefit of our school , but for the benefit of our education. PSEC is training us to be leaders, to e strong and confident and why be in this program if we do not take in the the main point of this program! PSEC is the underdog because its challenging.And well maybe Americans never lost that old colonists habit of being lazy :). It challenges its students to make them great and challenges education to change, to put in that extra effort and risk to make the students, future leaders, great. Most, would rather stay on the easy, familiar path.