Category Archives: February 14 Assignment
The Chains Are Broken
According to “The History Atlas of New York City” by Eric Homberger the British force were annihilated by the American troops on July 1779. After the final exodus of The British from New York in 1783, the city was in … Continue reading
Change Doesn’t Help Everyone
The Road to Mobocracy: Popular Disorder in New York City, by Paul Gilje, focuses on rioting throughout New York City, specifically between the time period of the American Revolution and the Age of Jackson. Gilje analyzes the reasons and methods … Continue reading
Money Makes the World Go Round
In the late 1600’s there was an issue between the upper class merchants and the lower class plebeians. Jacob Leisler a militia officer created a government amidst the protestant revolt. They assumed power and attempted to stop the merchants from … Continue reading
Assignment due 2/14
1) Complete readings. For Gilje, read introduction carefully, then skim the rest. These will be posted to course website no later than mid-day tomorrow. 2) Pick one argument that has been made by Chudacoff, Homberger, Foote, or Gilje about historical … Continue reading