American Questions 5

     As I prepare to write a post concerning American history & culture, I stop to ask myself a few questions, find your personal answers if you wish, this will likely come up in my next or previous post and might interest you further.

The Middle Colonies & Quakers - Servitude & the First Great Awakening (17th-18th Century)

• The Quakers were certainly different & strict in their culture. What were the positive effects on their culture, and how would it contrast with a more moderate approach? Is there anything we can learn from Quaker society?

  
  

• How could events such as the Glorious Revolution in 18th century England heavily impact North America? Do other countries & foreign political powers still have influence over the U.S. now?

  
  

• How was freedom of speech affected by the Zenger Trial & jury nullifications? Does what government officials were doing before reflect past or present political hypocrisy?

  
  

• What were the benefits of indentured servitude in the 18th century? Does this contrast with our current justice system?