The First Charter of Virginia; April 10, 1606
The author or authors of the first charter of Virginia was appointed by King James on April 10, 1606.
Who was the audience-The charter; which was like a contract, was meant for the Virginia Company, and anyone else who was planning on going to Virginia to set up colonies.
The tone of the document was, formal, persuasive, and somewhat serious.
The purpose of the charter was to persuade people to move to the colonies, by giving a set of rules, and a list of benefits, and legal agreements. The purpose of the argument is to set up a legal agreement for the future inhabits of the colonies.
The charter shows a level of persuasion that brings a wide variety of people to Virginia. King James’s goal was to explore, find gold, silver, or copper, and to do all this he would need to have some kind of land grant for the people to go off of. Which means that during that time thee dominate “ruler” was Spain, and England wanted the same benefits that the Spanish were getting. For example: The Spanish found a good amount of gold and valuables that made them wealthy and powerful. Spain owned most of the southern portions of America which progressively put them ahead in their findings. King James wanted something that would benefit England in the same way it would benefit him as a ruler. So to get his people willing to go to Virginia he would need to persuade them with a contract of benefits, rules, and land. It was persuasive because they wrote out that whoever goes to Virginia gets land and any of the resources with that land. And any Gold or silver the colonist find they get 80 % of.
The ethos (emotion) of the paper was greed, selfishness, and deception. The reason I say this is because although the passage seems dull and low key it’s reading between the lines that makes me realize that the emotions portrayed by the writer are clearly for self gain. In the American promise history book on pages 69-74, there is a more expansive view on why King James makes the charter. The passage portrays how the voyage to Virginia was not at all a pleasant one or successful, in fact it primarily resulted in massive early deaths. Of course not everyone from the voyage died but a large percentage did. For example: on page 73 “during the “starving time” winter of 1609-10, food became so short in supply that one or two famished settlers resorted to eating their recently deceased neighbors. When a new group of colonist arrived in 1610, they found only 60 of the 500 previous settlers still alive.” They went hoping for a new opportunity and instead found nothing but new diseases, and no food.
The pathos (character, and creditability) the character and creditability of this Charter is that they fulfilled their promise to the settlers for example; they did say they would give land to the people who chose to go, and in fact when they reached their destination they received land. Everything stated in this passage was what the settlers could get when traveling to Virginia, but none of them knew that there really weren’t any rich elements or for that matter any gold in the new land. So the credibility of King James wasn’t completely diminished however, most of the promises he gave were far stretched and inconsistent. He had good intentions but most of his ideas and designs were selfish.
The logos (logic) there logic was “they wanted to make a habitation, plantation, and to deduce a colony of sundry of our people into that of America commonly called Virginia.” The settlers mainly came to America to obtain more resources, power, and gain benefits for England. They wanted to find gold and silver so the Virginia Company set up colonies hoping for a gold rush.The first charter of Virginia was unsuccessful at best, on paper it sounded like an amazing opportunity, one that would not come again. However, upon arrival all that the settlers found was death, starvation, disease, and hostility from Natives. Eventually the colonies were able to work together to avoid these previous obstacles that nearly wiped out Virginias first settlers.
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Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Sunday, September 28, 2008
The First Charter of Virginia ;April 10,1606
The author or authors of the first charter of Virginia was appointed by King James on April 10, 1606. The charter; which was like a contract, was meant for the Virginia Company, and anyone else who was planning on going to Virginia to set up colonies. The tone of the document was, formal, persuasive, and somewhat serious. The purpose of the charter was to persuade people to move to the colonies, by giving a set of rules, and a list of benefits, and legal agreements. The purpose of the argument is to set up a legal agreement for the future inhabits of the colonies.
The charter shows a level of persuasion that brings a wide variety of people to Virginia. King James’s goal was to explore, find gold, silver, or copper, and to do all this he would need to have some kind of land grant for the people to go off of. Which means that during that time thee dominate “ruler” was Spain, and England wanted the same benefits that the Spanish were getting. For example: The Spanish found a good amount of gold and valuables that made them wealthy and powerful. Spain owned most of the southern portions of America which progressively put them ahead in their findings. King James wanted something that would benefit England in the same way it would benefit him as a ruler. So to get his people willing to go to Virginia he would need to persuade them with a contract of benefits, rules, and land. It was persuasive because they wrote out that who ever goes to Virginia gets land and any of the resources with that land. And any Gold or silver the colonist find they get 80 % of.
The ethos (emotion) of the paper was greed, selfishness, and deception. The reason I say this is because although the passage seems dull and low key it’s reading between the lines that makes me realize that the emotions portrayed by the writer are clearly for self gain. In the American promise history book on pages 69-74, there is a more expansive view on why King James makes the charter. The passage portrays how the voyage to Virginia was not at all a pleasant one or successful, in fact it primarily resulted in massive early deaths. Of coarse not everyone from the voyage died but a large percentage did. For example: on page 73 “during the “starving time” winter of 1609-10, food became so short in supply that one or two famished settlers resorted to eating their recently deceased neighbors. When a new group of colonist arrived in 1610, they found only 60 of the 500 previous settlers still alive.” They went hoping for a new opportunity and instead found nothing but new diseases, and no food.
The pathos (character, and creditability) the character and creditability of this Charter is that they fulfilled their promise to the settlers for example; they did say they would give land to the people who chose to go, and in fact when they reached their destination they received land. Everything stated in this passage was what the settlers could get when traveling to Virginia, but none of them knew that there really weren’t any rich elements or for that matter any gold in the new land. So the credibility of King James wasn’t completely diminished however, most of the promises he gave were far stretched and inconsistent. He had good intentions but most of his ideas and designs were selfish. The logos (logic) there logic was “they wanted to make a habitation, plantation, and to deduce a colony of sundry of our people into that of America commonly called Virginia.” The settlers mainly came to America to obtain more resources, power, and gain benefits for England. They wanted to find gold and silver so the Virginia Company set up colonies hoping for a gold rush.
The first charter of Virginia was unsuccessful at best, on paper it sounded like an amazing opportunity, one that would not come again. However, upon arrival all that the settlers found was death, starvation, disease, and hostility from Natives. Eventually the colonies were able to work together to avoid these previous obstacles that nearly wiped out Virginias first settlers.
The charter shows a level of persuasion that brings a wide variety of people to Virginia. King James’s goal was to explore, find gold, silver, or copper, and to do all this he would need to have some kind of land grant for the people to go off of. Which means that during that time thee dominate “ruler” was Spain, and England wanted the same benefits that the Spanish were getting. For example: The Spanish found a good amount of gold and valuables that made them wealthy and powerful. Spain owned most of the southern portions of America which progressively put them ahead in their findings. King James wanted something that would benefit England in the same way it would benefit him as a ruler. So to get his people willing to go to Virginia he would need to persuade them with a contract of benefits, rules, and land. It was persuasive because they wrote out that who ever goes to Virginia gets land and any of the resources with that land. And any Gold or silver the colonist find they get 80 % of.
The ethos (emotion) of the paper was greed, selfishness, and deception. The reason I say this is because although the passage seems dull and low key it’s reading between the lines that makes me realize that the emotions portrayed by the writer are clearly for self gain. In the American promise history book on pages 69-74, there is a more expansive view on why King James makes the charter. The passage portrays how the voyage to Virginia was not at all a pleasant one or successful, in fact it primarily resulted in massive early deaths. Of coarse not everyone from the voyage died but a large percentage did. For example: on page 73 “during the “starving time” winter of 1609-10, food became so short in supply that one or two famished settlers resorted to eating their recently deceased neighbors. When a new group of colonist arrived in 1610, they found only 60 of the 500 previous settlers still alive.” They went hoping for a new opportunity and instead found nothing but new diseases, and no food.
The pathos (character, and creditability) the character and creditability of this Charter is that they fulfilled their promise to the settlers for example; they did say they would give land to the people who chose to go, and in fact when they reached their destination they received land. Everything stated in this passage was what the settlers could get when traveling to Virginia, but none of them knew that there really weren’t any rich elements or for that matter any gold in the new land. So the credibility of King James wasn’t completely diminished however, most of the promises he gave were far stretched and inconsistent. He had good intentions but most of his ideas and designs were selfish. The logos (logic) there logic was “they wanted to make a habitation, plantation, and to deduce a colony of sundry of our people into that of America commonly called Virginia.” The settlers mainly came to America to obtain more resources, power, and gain benefits for England. They wanted to find gold and silver so the Virginia Company set up colonies hoping for a gold rush.
The first charter of Virginia was unsuccessful at best, on paper it sounded like an amazing opportunity, one that would not come again. However, upon arrival all that the settlers found was death, starvation, disease, and hostility from Natives. Eventually the colonies were able to work together to avoid these previous obstacles that nearly wiped out Virginias first settlers.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Template: The destruction of the Indians
Bartolome’ de las casas wrote an in-depth view on the destruction of the Indians. He spoke of the Spaniards leaving Spain and arriving in San Salvador, which was surrounded by little islands. Being there the Spanish came across a multitude of people. Bartolome describes them as “craft, subtlety, malice, and most obedient loyal subjects to their native sovereigns; and behave very patiently, submissively and quietly towards the Spaniards to whom they are subject, so that finally they live without the least thirst after revenge laying aside all litigiousness (quarrelsomeness) and hatred”. He sees them as a beautiful people with characteristics of pure innocence. The Spaniards did unspeakable cruelty’s to the Indians so completely opposite of how Bartolome felt of them.
He argues that the Spaniards acted out like cruel animals and I agree, because the way he describes the Spaniards reaction to the Indians is both horrific and tear jerking. For example: “they snatched young babes from the mothers breast, and then dashed out the brains of those innocent against the rocks; others they cast into rivers scoffing and jeering them, and called upon their bodies when falling with derision, the true testimony of their cruelty, to come to them, and inhumanely exposing others to their merciless swords, together with the mothers that gave them life”. Although I don’t know what would drive such hatred in the Spaniards towards the Indians, maybe they believed that what they were doing was the right thing for mankind in that time. I don’t know what they were thinking or what they were feeling, but I do know that Bartolome’s passage did open a door of what he thought, of what he saw, and what he believed was right and wrong. I am persuaded to agree with him for the simple fact that I feel the sincerity of Bartolomes response against the Indians destruction and until someone else provides a convincing case that conveys otherwise I am holding fast to what I know.
He argues that the Spaniards acted out like cruel animals and I agree, because the way he describes the Spaniards reaction to the Indians is both horrific and tear jerking. For example: “they snatched young babes from the mothers breast, and then dashed out the brains of those innocent against the rocks; others they cast into rivers scoffing and jeering them, and called upon their bodies when falling with derision, the true testimony of their cruelty, to come to them, and inhumanely exposing others to their merciless swords, together with the mothers that gave them life”. Although I don’t know what would drive such hatred in the Spaniards towards the Indians, maybe they believed that what they were doing was the right thing for mankind in that time. I don’t know what they were thinking or what they were feeling, but I do know that Bartolome’s passage did open a door of what he thought, of what he saw, and what he believed was right and wrong. I am persuaded to agree with him for the simple fact that I feel the sincerity of Bartolomes response against the Indians destruction and until someone else provides a convincing case that conveys otherwise I am holding fast to what I know.
Writing philosophy
My writing philosophy would be that when I write I try to grab perspective from every angle. I also tend to write passionately from the heart, and see if I can discover something new within that subject. Even if I was given something dry and mundane to work with I would still strive to make the passage open-minded and creative. Of course certain subjects are sometimes are too “boring” or dull to really work with, so you do what you can with what you have . Even past experiences, memories, or opinions help illustrate, and bring to life what you trying to say. Having an inner hook to any writing piece gives it something unique because it’s something you made with your own ideas. I write the way I see the world and everything that drives me, to its whole existents. Writing should be an experience you learn from, something that builds up every time you pick up the pen and take it to paper.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
A summary of Charles Demmer's English composition essay
The main idea of Charles Deeemer’s English composition as a happening is that he was trying to stress how rigid the educational system was in that time. Part of the academic disappointment he felt strongly about was the English composition. For example: “Thus the responsibility of English composition is great”. But by following the organization of content-coarse, English composition has suffered. Charles Deemer also believed that the educational experience should involve not just the teacher, but also the student. For example: “Fragmentation and lack of mutual participation by class and “teacher” (we need a new word) in a genuine educational experience constitute the disease, then a unified, joint experience should provide the remedy. Charles Deemer plainly puts his idea of a successful educational experience, and in the mean time manages to persuade his audience to agree with him.
Monday, September 22, 2008
Application essay
May 20 2008
Essay
The experiences in life whether they are big or small, ultimately shape people, and direct them on a path they will follow. People can exercise doing good or bad things, but somehow their actions add to the world. "Be the change you wish to see in the world," is a motto I can readily agree with. A time in my life where I live out this motto started when I joined a volunteer program. I lived in Redmond Oregon, and the program was called Full Circle Outreach.
I met the woman who owned and directed Full Circle, and I felt strongly that I needed to get involved. So the first step was to help construct the Full Circle center itself. We gutted the premises, installed walls, and replaced damaged items. As I helped to reconstruct the center I was also learning how to follow directions, and how to work as part of a team. On another level it changed me to realize the needs of others. As I was building I realized that I was learning to help people who could not easily help themselves.
After the outreach program was done being built I started to be trained as a leader. I had to learn how to help people and contribute to their needs. A big part of who I was became Full Circle, and having to see people who had less than I did made me realize what I have now. I was able to be a part of an experience that helped someone who needed every day necessities more than I did.
Now being able to apply what I know, and what I did then in my life leads me to be the person I need to be. Every day I gradually learn more and put it to use in my life. Helping build Full Circle and being a leader there helped me to be the change I wish to see in the world. I want the world to be a more selfless place, and to actually care about another person's well being. I believe I can take all I am, and not only apply but contribute in more ways than one.
I know that to do something great you have to start somewhere that can lead to that greatness. I believe that PSEC can be that place, and know that I can contribute what I have learned to this program. I have learned so much about leadership, the needs of people, and what it takes to make a difference. I can contribute my dedication, my drive to see things through, and my belief that people should never take opportunities for granted.
Essay
The experiences in life whether they are big or small, ultimately shape people, and direct them on a path they will follow. People can exercise doing good or bad things, but somehow their actions add to the world. "Be the change you wish to see in the world," is a motto I can readily agree with. A time in my life where I live out this motto started when I joined a volunteer program. I lived in Redmond Oregon, and the program was called Full Circle Outreach.
I met the woman who owned and directed Full Circle, and I felt strongly that I needed to get involved. So the first step was to help construct the Full Circle center itself. We gutted the premises, installed walls, and replaced damaged items. As I helped to reconstruct the center I was also learning how to follow directions, and how to work as part of a team. On another level it changed me to realize the needs of others. As I was building I realized that I was learning to help people who could not easily help themselves.
After the outreach program was done being built I started to be trained as a leader. I had to learn how to help people and contribute to their needs. A big part of who I was became Full Circle, and having to see people who had less than I did made me realize what I have now. I was able to be a part of an experience that helped someone who needed every day necessities more than I did.
Now being able to apply what I know, and what I did then in my life leads me to be the person I need to be. Every day I gradually learn more and put it to use in my life. Helping build Full Circle and being a leader there helped me to be the change I wish to see in the world. I want the world to be a more selfless place, and to actually care about another person's well being. I believe I can take all I am, and not only apply but contribute in more ways than one.
I know that to do something great you have to start somewhere that can lead to that greatness. I believe that PSEC can be that place, and know that I can contribute what I have learned to this program. I have learned so much about leadership, the needs of people, and what it takes to make a difference. I can contribute my dedication, my drive to see things through, and my belief that people should never take opportunities for granted.
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