Thursday, January 17, 2008
"A well ordered family" in colonial times
After reading the document "A Well Ordered Family" I can see very clearly that colonial families were run quite differently than they are today. It supprised me how the man had all of the power in the relationship, but now women tend to be more dominate. That of course is not always the case. A lot of relationships are a partnership; the work is shared and the love is mutual. Also now a days wives make a good amount of income and most of the time could stand on their own if need be. It also supprised me how they had to stay together no matter what. Not that it's bad because I think that a lot of families would be a lot better if the parents just dealt and went through with what they started. But there are many situations where it is almost impossible to stay together. For example, abuse. Abuse is one of the most common reasons for divorce, and I'm not just talking about men abusing women. I can name countless times when the woman is in fact abusing the man. So I don't understand how people back in colonial times could stay together through everything. In a way colonial times would have been better but women have to have power as well.
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Michelle's U.s History Immigration Blog
What motivates immigrants to come to the United States (today)? Consider what they lose and what they can gain in your argument.
I believe immigrants come to the United States for a better life. Whether its for a better job, more freedom, or escaping a war in their own country. The United States of America has approximately 1,000,000 immigrants a year since 2000. So that is an obvious fact that America is a very powerful and free country. You have freedom of speech, religion, and education for any gender. There are untold amounts of things that these immigrants could be leaving behind. Possibly family, friends, houses and anything that could have meaning in their life, but in the long run it could be worth it. It's a life changing experience that many people come to love.
If I was to ever move or immigrate to a different country, it would most likely be for economic reasons because in America you have all the freedom you need or can handle. But it is very possible that a different country could have a better job for me. Like fashion in Paris or technology in Japan. It all depends on what it is you want to do.
I believe immigrants come to the United States for a better life. Whether its for a better job, more freedom, or escaping a war in their own country. The United States of America has approximately 1,000,000 immigrants a year since 2000. So that is an obvious fact that America is a very powerful and free country. You have freedom of speech, religion, and education for any gender. There are untold amounts of things that these immigrants could be leaving behind. Possibly family, friends, houses and anything that could have meaning in their life, but in the long run it could be worth it. It's a life changing experience that many people come to love.
If I was to ever move or immigrate to a different country, it would most likely be for economic reasons because in America you have all the freedom you need or can handle. But it is very possible that a different country could have a better job for me. Like fashion in Paris or technology in Japan. It all depends on what it is you want to do.
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