Exercise History

Exercise

According to Cesar Vidal what was the ideological origin of the united states constitution?

The origin of the United constitution started with the principle of separation of powers, that has historically served to prevent the annihilation of the system, also the principles of the European Enlightenment was favorable to certain forms of democracy so they use them. The constitution of the United States is the fruit of a long historical process initiated in England with the Reformation of the sixteenth century, and there were some supporters of the position named Puritans and this created some consequences in areas like: enormous economic and social development, but nit anything related to politics which was the important part.

What makes the US Constitution a document with exceptional characteristics?

One characteristic that makes the Constitution an exceptional document is that is the first text that consecrates a democratic system of government.

Activity War 1812

According to document 1, what was the Anglo-American war of 1812?

The Anglo-American war was a war between the US and the UK and its Canadian colonies, which fought between 1812 and 1815 by land and sea.

Who gained control of the Lake Erie and Lake Champlain and what did it mean?

The British gained control of these lakes that they were an initial maritime blockade and ruined American trade. It means that the British take advantage over the Americans.

ºBoth nations arrived at a peace agreement.

Why did the two parties consider themselves victorious?

In Canada this war is remembered as a victory by avoiding the conquest of its southern neighbors, while in the United States it is celebrated as the birth of a new spirit of national unity of the young nation and an important demonstration of international strength that would make from London, there was no questioning of American independence.

What was the reason of this war according to document 2?

Began with Napoleonic conflicts. He made many Americans think that the English had lost. But, they were not very well place, and were reduced to blocking the continent with their fleet.

How many presidents have the United States have when the war started? Who were they?

1. George Washington
2. John Adams
3. Thomas Jefferson

Explain the statements: “The American war against England started in a bathtub”

This was say by Napoleon because the determination to sell Louisiana was taken by him while bathing, he told himself: “The American war against England started in a bathtub”.

What is the relationship between this war and the US national anthem?

The US national anthem was written because the feeling of nationalism that was born in the US after the war of 1812.

What message does the author transmit through this document?

The author wanted to show that this war gave identity to the countries that were fighting them and also to inform what occur during this war.

Look for information about the author: what type of academic preparation does he have? What is his purpose when writing this document? Do you think this document is a valuable source?

Enrique Oliva, also known as Francois Lepot was an Argentinian journalist who embraced his profession at a very young age.  His main purpose was to inform about the war of 1812 and to let the people know the facts. I think that it is a valuable source because he is a prestigious historian and journalist who had write others documents.

Source evaluation.

Origin: Value: Enrique Oliva. July 7, 2008. Translated document from “Guerra entre los Estados Unidos e Inglaterra”. It is a valuable source.

            Limitations: It is a secondary source because it is an article that was not written at the time of the war.

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