5 Comments:
-I find it important that we recognize that many black men did not receive what they were promised.
-A lot of black men wore the uniform of the Americans, and therefore were recognized for their deed.
-John Laurens got what he wanted for himself and his family. He went on to live a happy life.
-Hull continued committing good deeds by adopting children of runaways.
-Patriots win revolution.
4 Questions:
-What do the colors of the American and British symbolize?
-Did Hull feel it was his duty to still deal with the effects of slavery?
-Do the French and America still have a good deal established today?
-Do you think America would have won without thr French's help?
3 Words:
-Incessant (Cox 156):continuing without interruption.
-Parley (Cox 157):a discussion or conference.
-Disbanded (Cox 164): To cease to function as an organization; break up.
2 Literary Devices:
-Similie: "The British army in Yorktown thrashed about like a dying animal..." (Cox 157). This is a similie because it compares the thrashing of the British army to a dying animal.
-Metaphor: "She struck the death blow of slavery in Massachusetts" (Cox 161). This is a metaphor because the sentence compares Massachusetts to the death blow of slavery.
1 Summary Sentence: This bascailly is the end when the United States wins the revolution.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Nineth 5,4,3,2,1
5 Comments:
-Many blakcs are starting to feel nervous, thus taking it out on each other.
-Once the Minutemen and militia lose direction everything because confused and chaotic.
-Greene is starting to panic because he can't take control of his militia.
-We see that not everyone trusted each other in the war even if they were on the same side.
-It is a wonder how the war moves through many areas of the world.
4 Questions
-Why do the blacks suddenly want to fight each other instead of their opponents?
-How exatly were people from all over the United States gathered together?
-Were their still contreversy between new states as the was went on?
-Were these war figures real?
3 Words
-Grapeshot (Cox 140):a cluster of small cast-iron balls formerly used as a charge for a cannon.
-Sweltered (Cox 146):To suffer from oppressive heat.
-Reconnaissance(Cox 148):a search made for useful military information in the field, esp. by examining the ground.
2 Literary terms
-Metaphor: "The whole country is in danger of being laid waste" (Cox 141).
-Play on words: "...to storm the city" (Cox 148). This is a play on words because it was storming at the time in the novel, and then it says to colonel did not want to storm the city.
1 Summary Sentence: This section is how there is a lot of distrust among the same side of war.
-Many blakcs are starting to feel nervous, thus taking it out on each other.
-Once the Minutemen and militia lose direction everything because confused and chaotic.
-Greene is starting to panic because he can't take control of his militia.
-We see that not everyone trusted each other in the war even if they were on the same side.
-It is a wonder how the war moves through many areas of the world.
4 Questions
-Why do the blacks suddenly want to fight each other instead of their opponents?
-How exatly were people from all over the United States gathered together?
-Were their still contreversy between new states as the was went on?
-Were these war figures real?
3 Words
-Grapeshot (Cox 140):a cluster of small cast-iron balls formerly used as a charge for a cannon.
-Sweltered (Cox 146):To suffer from oppressive heat.
-Reconnaissance(Cox 148):a search made for useful military information in the field, esp. by examining the ground.
2 Literary terms
-Metaphor: "The whole country is in danger of being laid waste" (Cox 141).
-Play on words: "...to storm the city" (Cox 148). This is a play on words because it was storming at the time in the novel, and then it says to colonel did not want to storm the city.
1 Summary Sentence: This section is how there is a lot of distrust among the same side of war.
Eigth 5,4,3,2,1
5 Comments
- Many meetings had to be in private areas in order for them to be confidential most times.
-Stories of black men were often were used to talk about different techniques. An example is John Peterson.
-Sherwood and Peterson were very anxious and eager to start shooting at the barge.
- Battles were spread out all over the place miles apart.
- Fergusen was shot and killed with seven bullets. This is enough bullets to kill at least four men.
4 Questions
-Were there signs that were sent to keep things confidential?
-Do you think blacks or whits got more out of the war?
-Why are Peterson and Sherwood so eager to start shooting?
-Does the vulture symbolize anything?
3 Words
-Gallows(Cox 124): a wooden frame, consisting of a crossbeam on two uprights, on which condemned persons are executed by hanging.
- Fortifications (Cox 124): the act of fortifying or strengthening.
-Bayonets (Cox 127): A blade adapted to fit the muzzle end of a rifle and used as a weapon in close combat.
2 Literary Devices
- Personification: "...seven shots ripped through his body and dozens of others literally tore apart his clothes" (Cox 126). This is personification because it says shots ripped. Shots can't rip things.
- Hyperbole: "Greene ordered one man hanged for stealing food and forced his comrades to watch" (Cox 129). This is a hyperbole because it shows that Greene went overboard with teh punishment.
1 Summary Sentence: This basically is talking more about the war, and how many of the blacks were beginning to be killed off more and more.
- Many meetings had to be in private areas in order for them to be confidential most times.
-Stories of black men were often were used to talk about different techniques. An example is John Peterson.
-Sherwood and Peterson were very anxious and eager to start shooting at the barge.
- Battles were spread out all over the place miles apart.
- Fergusen was shot and killed with seven bullets. This is enough bullets to kill at least four men.
4 Questions
-Were there signs that were sent to keep things confidential?
-Do you think blacks or whits got more out of the war?
-Why are Peterson and Sherwood so eager to start shooting?
-Does the vulture symbolize anything?
3 Words
-Gallows(Cox 124): a wooden frame, consisting of a crossbeam on two uprights, on which condemned persons are executed by hanging.
- Fortifications (Cox 124): the act of fortifying or strengthening.
-Bayonets (Cox 127): A blade adapted to fit the muzzle end of a rifle and used as a weapon in close combat.
2 Literary Devices
- Personification: "...seven shots ripped through his body and dozens of others literally tore apart his clothes" (Cox 126). This is personification because it says shots ripped. Shots can't rip things.
- Hyperbole: "Greene ordered one man hanged for stealing food and forced his comrades to watch" (Cox 129). This is a hyperbole because it shows that Greene went overboard with teh punishment.
1 Summary Sentence: This basically is talking more about the war, and how many of the blacks were beginning to be killed off more and more.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Seventh 5,4,3,2,1
5 Comments
-I feel that Charles is a noble person for thinking for his family along with himself.
-Slaves were a big profit for the south.
-I feel that slaves were lucky that some whites were slave helpers, and actually worked to help slaves become free.
-Some whites bought slaves so they could treat them as real people as they work for them.
-Slave raids were when the British raided the Patriots, and took their slaves onto their side.
4 Questions
-Were slaves ever just picked up, and put into slavery in the south?
-What drove whites to help slaves when there was so much temptation to buy slaves basically for game?
-How many slave raids occurred during the war?
-Why were privateers so important for the war?
3 Words
-Privateers (Cox 106): The commander or one of the crew of such a ship.
-Impregnable (Cox 107): strong enough to resist or withstand attack; not to be taken by force, unconquerable.
-Sentinel (Cox 109): a person or thing that watches or stands as if watching.
2 Literary Devices
-Personification: "...to quiet the minds of the Indians...," (Cox 111). This is personification because minds can't be quiet.
-Similie: " Isom Carter, wo described himself as "a free man..." (Cox 114). This is a similie because it compares Isom, a slave, to a free man.
1 Summary Sentence: This section of the reading basically is talking about how the British have been raiding the Patriots, and taking some slaves.
-I feel that Charles is a noble person for thinking for his family along with himself.
-Slaves were a big profit for the south.
-I feel that slaves were lucky that some whites were slave helpers, and actually worked to help slaves become free.
-Some whites bought slaves so they could treat them as real people as they work for them.
-Slave raids were when the British raided the Patriots, and took their slaves onto their side.
4 Questions
-Were slaves ever just picked up, and put into slavery in the south?
-What drove whites to help slaves when there was so much temptation to buy slaves basically for game?
-How many slave raids occurred during the war?
-Why were privateers so important for the war?
3 Words
-Privateers (Cox 106): The commander or one of the crew of such a ship.
-Impregnable (Cox 107): strong enough to resist or withstand attack; not to be taken by force, unconquerable.
-Sentinel (Cox 109): a person or thing that watches or stands as if watching.
2 Literary Devices
-Personification: "...to quiet the minds of the Indians...," (Cox 111). This is personification because minds can't be quiet.
-Similie: " Isom Carter, wo described himself as "a free man..." (Cox 114). This is a similie because it compares Isom, a slave, to a free man.
1 Summary Sentence: This section of the reading basically is talking about how the British have been raiding the Patriots, and taking some slaves.
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Sixth 5,4,3,2,1
5 Comments:
-I find it kind of funny that no matter how faithful the blacks were, they were still not trusted fully.
-It is a good idea to treat the black soldiers as the white soldiers.
-It is a shame that even though the blacks such as Tack fought in the war, they still strugled to get the same treatment.
- The blacks must have been very grateful to even get their freedom.
- Baron Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben was a huge part in getting all the soldiers ready for the war.
4 Questions:
-Why did some states believe that the blacks and Native Americans would turn on the American side?
- Why were some of the predominantly white states trying to get around giving the black soldiers the same treatment?
- When someone was sent home early, was it more of a disappointment or something to celebrate about?
- Did each racial group in the Continental army grow more closer, rather than grow apart?
3 Words:
-Battalion: "...that a battalion of whites..." (Cox 87). (Def: a ground force unit composed of a headquarters and two or more companies or similar units).
-Cadence:"...chanting a cadence of..." (Cox 91). (Def:rhythmic flow of a sequence of sounds or words).
- Succumbing: "...succumbing to conditions..." (Cox 93). (Def:To submit to an overpowering force or yield to an overwhelming desire; give up or give in).
2 Literary Devices:
-Personification: "Desperation was leading him to consider..." (Cox 86). This is personification because it says that desperation leads someone.
-Simile: "...used his friendsgips with other officers as another training tool..." (Cox 91). This is a simile because it compares the friendships with the training tool.
1 Summary Sentence:This section is about how th war is beginning to reach it's peak in a way, but struggles grow larger.
-I find it kind of funny that no matter how faithful the blacks were, they were still not trusted fully.
-It is a good idea to treat the black soldiers as the white soldiers.
-It is a shame that even though the blacks such as Tack fought in the war, they still strugled to get the same treatment.
- The blacks must have been very grateful to even get their freedom.
- Baron Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben was a huge part in getting all the soldiers ready for the war.
4 Questions:
-Why did some states believe that the blacks and Native Americans would turn on the American side?
- Why were some of the predominantly white states trying to get around giving the black soldiers the same treatment?
- When someone was sent home early, was it more of a disappointment or something to celebrate about?
- Did each racial group in the Continental army grow more closer, rather than grow apart?
3 Words:
-Battalion: "...that a battalion of whites..." (Cox 87). (Def: a ground force unit composed of a headquarters and two or more companies or similar units).
-Cadence:"...chanting a cadence of..." (Cox 91). (Def:rhythmic flow of a sequence of sounds or words).
- Succumbing: "...succumbing to conditions..." (Cox 93). (Def:To submit to an overpowering force or yield to an overwhelming desire; give up or give in).
2 Literary Devices:
-Personification: "Desperation was leading him to consider..." (Cox 86). This is personification because it says that desperation leads someone.
-Simile: "...used his friendsgips with other officers as another training tool..." (Cox 91). This is a simile because it compares the friendships with the training tool.
1 Summary Sentence:This section is about how th war is beginning to reach it's peak in a way, but struggles grow larger.
Fifth 5,4,3,2,1
5 Comments:
-It is unfair how blacks were paid less than whites were.
-An important fact is that Virginia enlisted the most African American soldiers.
-It was a good idea to name some of the blacks enlisted in the war and what they did.
-Colonal Smith has his head right on his shoulders, and is helping lead the Army to success.
-It was hard for Washington to prepare thousands of untrained soldiers for battle.
4 Questions:
-Was it a requirement for a black to be free in order to be in the Continental Army?
- Why did Cox decide to give some explanations of some of the black soldiers, and none of the white?
-How did Barton feel once he received his award for his great accomplishment?
-What was the point of the poem?
3 Words:
- Encumbered: "...move and fight encumbered by so many civilians..." (Cox 70). (Def:To put a heavy load on; burden).
- Sentry: "...single sentry standing guard," (Cox 72). (Def: a member of a guard or watch).
- Dysentery: "...3,000 died of starvation, exposure, typhus, pneumonia, smallpox, dysentery, and other illnesses, (Cox 84). (Def: an infection of the intestines marked by severe diarrhea).
2 Literary Devices:
-Personification: "The commandos' oars were muffled..." (Cox 71). This is personification because it says the oars were muffled. Oars can't be muffled.
- Hyperbole: "...was paid so little he couldn't afford to buy soap..." (Cox 73).This is a hyperbole because they exxaggerate the little pay.
1 Summary Sentence: This section basically was naming some of the blacks soldiers, and what they did, also including other parts of the Revolutionary War.
-It is unfair how blacks were paid less than whites were.
-An important fact is that Virginia enlisted the most African American soldiers.
-It was a good idea to name some of the blacks enlisted in the war and what they did.
-Colonal Smith has his head right on his shoulders, and is helping lead the Army to success.
-It was hard for Washington to prepare thousands of untrained soldiers for battle.
4 Questions:
-Was it a requirement for a black to be free in order to be in the Continental Army?
- Why did Cox decide to give some explanations of some of the black soldiers, and none of the white?
-How did Barton feel once he received his award for his great accomplishment?
-What was the point of the poem?
3 Words:
- Encumbered: "...move and fight encumbered by so many civilians..." (Cox 70). (Def:To put a heavy load on; burden).
- Sentry: "...single sentry standing guard," (Cox 72). (Def: a member of a guard or watch).
- Dysentery: "...3,000 died of starvation, exposure, typhus, pneumonia, smallpox, dysentery, and other illnesses, (Cox 84). (Def: an infection of the intestines marked by severe diarrhea).
2 Literary Devices:
-Personification: "The commandos' oars were muffled..." (Cox 71). This is personification because it says the oars were muffled. Oars can't be muffled.
- Hyperbole: "...was paid so little he couldn't afford to buy soap..." (Cox 73).This is a hyperbole because they exxaggerate the little pay.
1 Summary Sentence: This section basically was naming some of the blacks soldiers, and what they did, also including other parts of the Revolutionary War.
Fourth 5,4,3,2,1
5 Comments
-It is kind of confusing how the story switches back and forth from the US to Europe and vice versa.
-The British promised many people things just to get people on their side.
-It must have been a bad hit for the Americans during the invasion by the British. The Americans lost a lot of men.
-The American men were faced with many odds seeing that they were seen as the underdogs.
-I feel that Cox did a good job at switching from a 1st person narrative to a kind of history lesson.
4 Questions:
-Why does the story take place in the United States, then start taking place in Europe?
-Were there blacks that fought for the European army?
-If the US was the underdog why does it seem that Britain is so desperate for help?
-How did the war continue when there was constant smaller battles.
3 Words:
-Theologian: "...ninteenth century theologian and social reformer..." (Cox 57). (Def:a person versed in theology, esp. Christian theology; divine).
-Tinged: "...tinged with the blood from the feet..." (Cox 63). (Def:to impart a trace or slight degree of some color to; tint).
-Garrison: "The fleeing men aroused the garrison in Trenton..," (Cox 64). (Def:a body of troops stationed in a fortified place).
2 Literary Devices:
-Metaphor: "...I thought all London was afloat," (Cox 51).This is metaphor because it says London was afloat.
-Personification: "...behind them was the water filled with English warships," (Cox 55). This is a personification because it says the water was filled with warships. Water can't be filled.
1 Summary Sentence:This section basically describes small battles that occurred in the bigger picture.
-It is kind of confusing how the story switches back and forth from the US to Europe and vice versa.
-The British promised many people things just to get people on their side.
-It must have been a bad hit for the Americans during the invasion by the British. The Americans lost a lot of men.
-The American men were faced with many odds seeing that they were seen as the underdogs.
-I feel that Cox did a good job at switching from a 1st person narrative to a kind of history lesson.
4 Questions:
-Why does the story take place in the United States, then start taking place in Europe?
-Were there blacks that fought for the European army?
-If the US was the underdog why does it seem that Britain is so desperate for help?
-How did the war continue when there was constant smaller battles.
3 Words:
-Theologian: "...ninteenth century theologian and social reformer..." (Cox 57). (Def:a person versed in theology, esp. Christian theology; divine).
-Tinged: "...tinged with the blood from the feet..." (Cox 63). (Def:to impart a trace or slight degree of some color to; tint).
-Garrison: "The fleeing men aroused the garrison in Trenton..," (Cox 64). (Def:a body of troops stationed in a fortified place).
2 Literary Devices:
-Metaphor: "...I thought all London was afloat," (Cox 51).This is metaphor because it says London was afloat.
-Personification: "...behind them was the water filled with English warships," (Cox 55). This is a personification because it says the water was filled with warships. Water can't be filled.
1 Summary Sentence:This section basically describes small battles that occurred in the bigger picture.
Third 5,4,3,2,1
5 Comments:
-The quote by one of the southerners to me means that he finally realized how blacks could do and be apart of great things.
-It's kind of ironic that it was harder for whites to get in the Continental Army than blacks.
-In this section we see a fight to get more and more blacks and whites into the Continental Army.
-It is kind of funny how the story compares the south as a battle.
-I would imagine that William Flora felt a great pressure moving up in his class as high as he did.
4 Questions I Have:
-How was Washington's attitude toward his slave befor the war different during it?
-If it was a crime for blacks to carry weapons, why were they allowed to be in the war?
-Why is it that they use the word black as well as the word negros?
-Why is it so that blacks were stil being mistreated in the war, even though they were doing their part in the war?
3 Words:
-Vagabond: "...nor any stroller, negro, or vagabond..."(Cox 36). (Def:
A person without a permanent home who moves from place to place).
-Adjutant: "...wrote his adjutant general..." (cox 38). (Def: a staff officer who assists the commanding officer in issuing orders).
-Emblazoned: "'Liberty to Slaves' emblazoned across their chest," (Cox 42). (Def:To adorn richly with prominent markings).
2 Literary Devices:
-Personification: "...a moon 'shining in its full luster,'" (Cox 44). This is personification because is says the moon has luster.
-Irony: "...that all men are created equal..." (Cox 47). This is irony because we know that even though it says all men are created equal, blacks as well as other groups were stil mistreated.
1 Summary Sentence:This sectionof the novel is explaining the struggle of the different officials and their roles in the COntinental Army.
-The quote by one of the southerners to me means that he finally realized how blacks could do and be apart of great things.
-It's kind of ironic that it was harder for whites to get in the Continental Army than blacks.
-In this section we see a fight to get more and more blacks and whites into the Continental Army.
-It is kind of funny how the story compares the south as a battle.
-I would imagine that William Flora felt a great pressure moving up in his class as high as he did.
4 Questions I Have:
-How was Washington's attitude toward his slave befor the war different during it?
-If it was a crime for blacks to carry weapons, why were they allowed to be in the war?
-Why is it that they use the word black as well as the word negros?
-Why is it so that blacks were stil being mistreated in the war, even though they were doing their part in the war?
3 Words:
-Vagabond: "...nor any stroller, negro, or vagabond..."(Cox 36). (Def:
A person without a permanent home who moves from place to place).
-Adjutant: "...wrote his adjutant general..." (cox 38). (Def: a staff officer who assists the commanding officer in issuing orders).
-Emblazoned: "'Liberty to Slaves' emblazoned across their chest," (Cox 42). (Def:To adorn richly with prominent markings).
2 Literary Devices:
-Personification: "...a moon 'shining in its full luster,'" (Cox 44). This is personification because is says the moon has luster.
-Irony: "...that all men are created equal..." (Cox 47). This is irony because we know that even though it says all men are created equal, blacks as well as other groups were stil mistreated.
1 Summary Sentence:This sectionof the novel is explaining the struggle of the different officials and their roles in the COntinental Army.
Second 5,4,3,2,1
5 Comments:
-Smith one of the main characters, hs trouble deciding between staying obedient, and doing what he wants to do.
-It is a great advancement to the army, excepting black soldiers into the army.
-I think it was a great idea to form the minutemen.
-Lamson must have felt as if he was finally excepted because it was common that mulatto people had conflicts in the white and black communtiy.
-Mulatton was a term used to describe a person who was white and Native American, or a person who was black and Native American.
4 Questions I May Have:
-If they are only marchinjg to concord, how come men are getting killed?
- How exactly were black soldiers drafted into war?
- Were the minutemen different races, or just one main race?
- What kind of sources did they have for blacks versus whites?
3 Words (or more):
-Semblance: "...restored some semblance of order..." (Cox 18). (Def: outward aspect or appearance.)
-Reconciliation: "No man was a warmer for reconciliation than myself..." (Cox 22). (Def: the process of making consistent or compatible.)
- Howitzers: "...and over two hundred cannons, howitzers, and mortars," (Cox 26). (Def:A relatively short cannon that delivers shells at a medium muzzle velocity, usually by a high trajectory.)
2 Literary Devices:
Hyperbole: "The men were so wild, they could hear no order," (Cox 18). (This is a hyperbole because it exaggerates the men being wild.)
Personification:"With all out war growing..." (Cox 25). (This is personification because it is saying that a war is growing.)
1 Sentence Summary:This section is basically still about how the men are marching to Concord.
-Smith one of the main characters, hs trouble deciding between staying obedient, and doing what he wants to do.
-It is a great advancement to the army, excepting black soldiers into the army.
-I think it was a great idea to form the minutemen.
-Lamson must have felt as if he was finally excepted because it was common that mulatto people had conflicts in the white and black communtiy.
-Mulatton was a term used to describe a person who was white and Native American, or a person who was black and Native American.
4 Questions I May Have:
-If they are only marchinjg to concord, how come men are getting killed?
- How exactly were black soldiers drafted into war?
- Were the minutemen different races, or just one main race?
- What kind of sources did they have for blacks versus whites?
3 Words (or more):
-Semblance: "...restored some semblance of order..." (Cox 18). (Def: outward aspect or appearance.)
-Reconciliation: "No man was a warmer for reconciliation than myself..." (Cox 22). (Def: the process of making consistent or compatible.)
- Howitzers: "...and over two hundred cannons, howitzers, and mortars," (Cox 26). (Def:A relatively short cannon that delivers shells at a medium muzzle velocity, usually by a high trajectory.)
2 Literary Devices:
Hyperbole: "The men were so wild, they could hear no order," (Cox 18). (This is a hyperbole because it exaggerates the men being wild.)
Personification:"With all out war growing..." (Cox 25). (This is personification because it is saying that a war is growing.)
1 Sentence Summary:This section is basically still about how the men are marching to Concord.
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