Multiple Choice
According to the Declaration, what “inalienable rights” do human beings possess?
The inalienable rights that human beings possess are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of happiness which was given by their Creator.
As listed in the Declaration, what had the king and British government done to provoke the American colonists?
First, he refused to assent to laws that would be necessary for the public good.
Second, he restricted representation in the legislature to pass only certain laws.
Third, he has manipulated the legislative bodies through his use of inconvenient locations to fatigue members into compliance.
Fifth, he had imposed strong military domination.
Sixth, he imposed foreign rule through the imposed of laws without the colonist's consent, cutting off trade and imposing taxes.
Seventh, for acts of war and cruelty against the colonies.
Eighth, he incited violence through the destruction of government structures or insurrections.
As a result of their “inalienable rights” and the behavior of the king and British government, what decision did the American leaders make?
The American leaders decided to declare independence from Britain and establish a new nation based on the principles of liberty and self-governance. This declaration was formally articulated in the Declaration of Independence, which outlined the grievances against King George III and justified the colonies' break from British rule.
In the Constitution, what major government groups and offices were put in place? What were the major responsibilities of each of these government offices?
The major government groups and offices put in place were Congress, which consists of the Senate and House of Representatives (Legislative Branch), the President, the Vice President (Executive Branch), the Supreme Court, and lower federal courts (Juridical power).
The major responsibilities of each of these government groups were the Congress would possess the power to tax and budget government operations and the common defense and general welfare, borrow money from the credit of the United States and regulate it accordingly, commerce regulation of trade with foreign nations to ensure a fair marketplace, declare war through the support of armies and forces through the National Defense, make any necessary laws to execute its intended power of governance over the nation, establish any lower courts to define and punish crimes to serve justice, establish rules on naturalization and immigration, and establish necessary infrastructure such as post offices, roads, etc.
The executive branch would act as Commander in Chief of the military (President), grant reprieves or federal offenses (not including impeachment), make treaties with the advice provided by the Senate, appoint any key government officials, provide information on the State of the Union to Congress, convene or adjourn Congress on occasions, receive ambassadors, and ensure faithful execution of laws and officers involved in the United States.
The judicial branch would handle cases under the Constitution, U.S. laws, and treaties, covering matters involving any relevant ambassadors and admirals, solving any controversies involving the U.S., and maintaining a balance of power within the federal government overall.
What rights were guaranteed to citizens in the First Amendment? Why are those rights particularly important?
The First Amendment guarantees several fundamental rights to citizens, including freedom of speech, freedom of the press, the right to assemble peacefully, the right to petition the government, and the freedom of religion. These rights are particularly important as they form the cornerstone of a democratic society, allowing us to express our opinions freely and engage in a discourse set of opinions that can improve our ability to work collaboratively.
Why were the 13th, 14th, 15th, and 19th amendments especially important to extending equality and rights to all citizens?
The 13th, 14th, 15th, and 19th Amendments were especially important in extending equality and rights to all citizens because they granted the ability to a diverse range of people to practice their rightfully owned rights.
The 13th Amendment abolishes slavery, the 14th Amendment guarantees citizenship and equal protection to all people born in the U.S., the 15th Amendment with the right to vote regardless of one's race, color, etc., and the 19th Amendment the right to vote regardless of sex.
These all helped to dismantle the discrimination each marginalized group faced before and promoted inclusivity through citizenship and participation in the United States democracy.
Name something in the Constitution that you didn’t know about before this assignment. Why did that item particularly interest or surprise you?
I was surprised to learn how extensively the Constitution addresses the wrongdoings of the King and the British Government. My previous knowledge was mainly focused on the amendments, so this new understanding of the King's cruelty towards the colonists enhanced my comprehension of their strong reactions against British rule.
How were Katie and her mother Mary’s difficulties due to the specific men (Johnny and Thomas) in their lives? How were their difficulties also because they were women?
Katie and her mother, Mary, faced challenges due to the in competency of the men in their lives. Mary's husband, Thomas, was uninvested and neglectful, failing to support his children emotionally or financially, which left Mary struggling to raise their daughters. Similarly, Katie's husband, Johnny, was an alcoholic who struggled to provide for the family, forcing Katie to work to support their children while he remained uninvolved in their lives.
Mary and Katie faced significant challenges due to the neglect of the men in their lives and societal gender norms. Mary moved to a new country with an unsupportive husband and had limited education, while Katie had to sacrifice her dreams to support her family, achieving only a sixth-grade education. These factors continuously disadvantaged them in their daily lives.
How did Mary feel about having left Austria for the United States as far as her own happiness was concerned? On the other hand, why was she glad she had immigrated?
Mary felt ambivalent about leaving Austria for the United States in terms of her happiness. Although she misses her home, whether that described her familial relations or the land itself, she knew it was necessary to move here for the sake of the military not enlisting her husband, and for building a better life for her children.
How was Katie’s outlook on life and determination to succeed despite difficult circumstances different from the attitudes of other people around her?
Katie's determination to succeed and her survival-focused outlook starkly contrast with those around her. She actively seeks work to support her family, perseveres through her child's illness, and innovates in cooking to make meals stretch. Unlike her impractical husband Johnny, discouraged father Thomas, and indifferent mother Mary, Katie's proactive approach distinguishes her dramatically.
What types of food were missing from the Nolans’ diet? How did Francie feel about the food they ate?
The types of foods missing from Nolan’s diet were primarily protein, vegetables, and fruits. Although they had meat on Saturday and minced parsley and onion in some dishes, these foods were not eaten as much as they should have been. Despite this, Francie enjoyed all of the dishes Katie would make for her family.
Why were the tenements particularly dangerous for girls? How did parents respond to these dangers?
The tenements were particularly dangerous for girls because there would be sexual predators who prey on little girls. The parents would respond to these dangers by keeping it a secret, until the death of a child, in which they would now not let their children play outside and mothers would watch their children come home.
How did most parents of rape victims handle the situation, and why? What issue did this response cause as far as catching rapists was concerned?
The parents of rape victims would handle the situation by keeping it a secret so that no one would judge the child and leave her out of a normal childhood. This caused an issue in catching these rapists since they would never have a lead on who was affected, where it happened, and any other details they could gather from knowledge learned about the perpetrator.
In contrast to their neighbors, how did Francie and her mother Katie respond after their interaction with the rapist? What fears did Johnny and Katie have for their daughter as a result of the near attack? (Hint: The text states their specific concerns).
In contrast to their neighbors, Francie and her mother Katie responded to their interaction with the assistance of the policemen after the incident happened. Francie was frozen from fear and unable to physically move after the encounter, specifically expressing emotional distress through her comments on, “wanting to cut her leg off,” to where the perpetrator touched. Despite that fear, Katie wanted to make sure that her daughter Katie was okay (to the point where she even shot the rapist), especially in a shared fear she had with Johnny. In which Johnny and Katie were worried that their daughter would not want to get married after the incident.
What phrases did Stanton use throughout this document to describe women’s equality with men? Who did she say had made women naturally equal to men?
In Elizabeth Cady Stanton's speech, "Declaration of Sentiments and Resolutions," she uses the phrases, "Resolved," and "He has..." commonly throughout the speech to describe women's equality with men. She states in the document that the Creator, or god, had made women naturally equal to men.
Consider the fact that Stanton modeled her document on the Declaration of Independence. How did that add seriousness and legitimacy to her new cause?
Stanton's choice to model her document based on the Declaration of Independence showed a level of seriousness and legitimacy to her new cause by leveraging it as a comparison to when the Americans were first fighting for their freedoms, to show that those freedoms that they were fighting for is still an issue present within their society for the marginalized group (women).
Stanton lists many different legal rights that the husband had over the wife in 1848. Name one legal right the husband had over the wife that particularly surprised you.
One of the different legal rights that the husband had over the wife in 1848 was ". He has made her, if married, in the eye of the law, civilly [legally] dead." which surprised me, as it emphasized how a women's individuality was not present in marriage.
Stanton names several professions that were closed to women at the time. How did men and society keep women out of these professions?
The several professions that were closed to women at the time were teacher of theology, medicine, or law. Men and society kept women out of these professions by denying them the ability to obtain an education through colleges and denying them the ability to be present in the Church (and state) in anything but a subordinate position.
Anthony argues that, during her era, the two things that caused the greatest suffering for women were drunkenness and prostitution. How does she use statistics to back up these arguments?
Anthony highlights that drunkenness and prostitution are significant issues for women, supported by statistics. She notes that for every 17 moderate drinkers, there is one drunkard, implying that 3 million women and children suffer due to alcohol abuse. Additionally, she cites that in London, there are about 50,000 prostitutes and 400,000 men involved with them, resulting in a $40 million annual cost, showcasing the exploitation faced by women in these situations.
Anthony makes it clear that she sympathizes with the plight of the prostitute and blames men for taking advantage of suffering women. What circumstances drove young women to become prostitutes? What social problems were a result of prostitution?
Anthony details the circumstances that drove young women to become prostitutes because men would outlaw them from professions to earn subsistence, the right to earn an education, and their individuality in society. As a result of these circumstances, social problems by the spread of transmitted sexual diseases, moral and social corruption of young women, and exploitation and abuse.
What does Anthony say is the only way women can correct these problems and elevate their social position?
Anthony says that only women can correct these problems by possessing the right to vote. Becoming more actively involved in society can help elevate their individuality through equal rights and opportunities that are given to men.
What was Tesla’s philosophy of invention? How did Tesla’s philosophy result in his being a poor
businessman and being taken advantage of by the prominent men of his day?Tesla's philosophy of invention was he was invested in Inventions to make man's life a little easier and he was willing to give his life to his Visions. His giving nature had left him a poor businessman and taken advantage of by prominent figures (Ex: Guelo Marone's capitalizing on his inventions) due to not capitalizing on his interests when creating these inventions.
Aside from alternating current, name the many inventions that were made possible by Tesla’s concepts. Do you think the modern world would be the same without Tesla’s inventions?
Tesla's concepts sparked the invention of early electric motors, the Tesla coil, wireless energy transmissions, remote control, x-ray technology, and hydroelectric power systems. The modern world without a doubt would not be the same without Tesla's inventions. From the infrastructure, understanding of energy, and communication through automation would have been a world that was delayed from this knowledge for decades.
How did Tesla’s upbringing influence his career?
Tesla's upbringing influenced his career since he was surrounded by an intellectual, creative environment from birth, from his mother’s inventive nature (inspiring Tesla’s creativity) and his father’s specialization in education/discipline which he fostered in his pursuit of knowledge. His childhood dueled with his imagination, and since he was an immigrant who craved the knowledge that came behind engineering and the science of electricity, which gave him the drive to succeed in a foreign land for the sake of knowing and inventing these ideas he had.
Edison harnessed electricity for human use, but Tesla made it practical and safe. Why is this statement true?
The statement is true because Edison’s direct current system was limited via costs and efficiency of transmitting power over long distances, but with the help of Tesla he was able to fix the issues. Using alternating current (AC) systems, he was able to create a transmission that traveled over vast distances.
Although the relationship was devastating to Tesla, why was Edison crucial to Tesla’s initial success?
At the same time, how did Tesla manage to pick up the pieces and continue his career after his
experience with Edison?Edison was crucial to Tesla's overall success because he was able to give him an opening to work with the U.S. electrical industry once he arrived in America. Once they clash over their approach to challenging their inventions, with Edison using trial and error and Tesla using theoretical designs, it would cause arguments surrounding unpaid compensation and overall lead to Tesla leaving Edison’s company. Despite these events, Tesla managed to cooperate after this event by securing his funding for his experiments with AC and later partnering with George Westinghouse, which would lead to Tesla overcoming Edison in the “War of the Currents.”
How did Tesla’s use of Niagara Falls power New York City?
Tesla's use of Niagara Falls powered New York City by building a large-scale hydroelectric power plant. Through this, he was able to use his AC system to harness the energy of the falls over long distances to power Buffalo, New York, and other parts of New York City altogether. This would mark a significant achievement in renewable energy and the potential that Tesla’s technology had.
How did Tesla’s social life further his career?
Tesla's social life helped further his career by creating connections with influential figures such as George Westinghouse or Mark Twain and his overall charisma which showed in his public demonstrations of inventions. George Westinghouse provided him funding for his inventions to challenge Edison, his dazzling appearance of light lamps wirelessly, and friendships with prominent figure Mark Twain which marked him publicity and admiration.