Monday, August 6, 2007
Not Over Yet
Famed physician, signer of the Declaration of Indepedence, friend to several of the Founding Fathers, Benjamin Rush pronounced, "The American War is over, but that is far from the case with the American Revolution. On the contrary, nothing but the first act of the great drama is closed.Some today would say that our republic has run its course, that our respect around the world is in decline, that our military power is not what it once was, and that our commerce is challenged by several other countries. Others would contend that we are the only super power left and that our influence is second to none.Does the American Revolution continue? In what ways?
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About Me
If You Could Ask?
Years ago there was an early television program called "You Are There." The host would take viewers to some historical event (Boston Tea Party, Gettsburg, assination of Caesar...) where he interviewed the paticipants as the event unfolded.
Here is your chance to ask some figure from colonial America something you always wanted to know.
Who are you asking and what is it you want to know?
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Here is your chance to ask some figure from colonial America something you always wanted to know.
Who are you asking and what is it you want to know?
br/>Leeches, Lancets, Liquor - Take the Cure
Nausea - anise seeds
Broken bones, wounds - comfrey
Stings - lemon balm, especially steeped in wine
Nervous complaints - marjoram
A cold - mustard plaster (among many possiblities)
Broken bones, wounds - comfrey
Stings - lemon balm, especially steeped in wine
Nervous complaints - marjoram
A cold - mustard plaster (among many possiblities)
Are You Surprised?
Between 1760-1780 the population in colonial America grew 41% from 1,600,000 to 1,780,000.
What Is it?
Who Said?
"The second day of July 1776 will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am to believe it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival... It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bonfires and illuminations from one end of the continent to other...."
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