1. Bibliographic Citation: McCullough‚ David‚ 1776. New York‚ Simon & Schuster‚ 2005. Pp.‚ 400 2. Thesis History teaches us‚ depicts what we believe in‚ helps explain what we believe in‚ and what we ought to be standing for. History is or should be the main component of patriotism‚ not the hard core type stuff but the real thing‚ love of the country. We are living in an ear of great change‚ huge transitions in all aspects of life‚ nationwide‚ worldwide‚ which in turn creates huge tension and
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If I am Not Special‚ What Are You? “Nothing in all the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity” (King). In David McCullough Jr.’s “You Are Not Special” speech‚ he surely proved that theory. Mr. McCullough‚ who is an English teacher at Wellesley High school‚ spoke at the class of 2012 graduation. The quote above reflects his speech because it seemed like he knew near to nothing about the little details he threw into his speech such as “…Make for yourselves‚ please
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In the story "John Adams and the Coming of the Revolution”‚ author David McCullough discusses how John Adams was asked to defend the British soldiers in court of the soldier’s accusation of man slaughter‚ following the Boston Massacre. Being such a problematic case that could ruin his reputation‚ John Adams accepted to defend the soldiers because of his experience in difficult cases‚ and his strong principles and beliefs. John Adam’s reputation did not even tarnish because of how skillfully he handled
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John Adams‚ by David McCullough The book‚ John Adams‚ by David McCullough‚ is a powerfully written biography of one of our nation’s greatest heroes. This biography explores Adams’ life in great depth‚ unveiling a side to his life unbeknownst to those who have never studied his life in great detail. Through diary entries‚ letters‚ and various other documents‚ the reader grasps a sense of what Adams’ day to day life was like‚ and is also able to grasp the enormity of his lifetime accomplishments
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Bibliography: McCullough‚ David G. 1776. New York: Rockefeller Center 1230 Avenue of the Americas‚ 2005. Print. Book Review of 1776 1776 is one of the most famous historical books written by David McCullough‚ a very prominent historian. 1776 was the year that the Declaration of Independence was written‚ Americans were independent from British in the real sense‚ and the United States of America was established. The book 1776 talks about the American Revolution period in history‚ and McCullough merely focuses
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The book‚ 1776 by David McCullough alter my opinions of both George Washington and King George III. My opinion about George Washington changed from thinking of Washington being a great leader‚ knowing every move‚ to a leader that had flaws but was still the guy to lead the army. For example‚ at the battle of New York‚ Washington was struggling to deal with the British offensive by not knowing where to place his troops. However‚ towards the end of the book George Washington becomes succeeds in winning
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Shamia Swanks Professor Timothy Knight US History 1301 21 September 2011 1776 by David McCullough David McCullough wrote a revealing novel about the struggles and challenges America faced during the year of 1776 as the war for American independence commenced. “1776” shed light on the hardships the country faced in order for us to live the life of freedom we do today. The American army was composed of regular everyday people with a lack of military experience‚ but under the leadership of General
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1776 by David McCullough “Liberty‚ when it begins to take root‚ is a plant of rapid growth.” This quote in a letter to James Madison‚ from George Washington‚ on March 2nd‚ 1788‚ explains that once the push for liberty comes through and change is made‚ it is like the snowball effect. At this point of the war‚ there were constant losses for the Continental Army they were lacking faith and hope for their liberty. The soldier’s enlistments were also very near to their end and time was going by fast;
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In the second chapter of his book 1776‚ David McCullough writes about how George Washington and his army prepared for and handled the siege of Boston. The purpose of talking about this occurrence is to show that the American army was indeed prepared to succeed against the British. Even though the British referred to the Continental Army as a “rabble in arms” (McCullough 25)‚ the author carefully paints his story to show how the colonists were prepared to defeat the British. He does so by mentioning
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David McCullough’s 1776 is a well written book‚ starting with its title. It’s a story about the war‚ yet no actual fighting happens for most of the book. George Washington is often diminished compared to other characters in the book‚ and readers almost feel sorry for the usually infamous characters such as the loyalists‚ Hessians‚ and even King George III. Another surprise is that David McCullough‚ best known for Rushmore-size biographies of underrated presidents‚ wrestles America’s founding year
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