Essays on Ferling

Religious Studies

The Election of 1800 and the Civil War 1981-1985 are the two of the most important happenings in American History prior to 1877. The Election of 1800 was given a name The Revolution of 1800. They are significant due to the fact they paved the way to the start of the democratic traditions. In the present day, it can be hardly be entertained that the President is refusing to leave the office even after the failure in election, and this becomes possible because of the democratic traditions that were introduced in 1801 by John Adams 1. Further, this election has ...

There is no denying that a great deal of myth and lore surrounding George Washington and the creation of the American nation. Every country needs its creation legends; America is nearly unique because she is so young, and much of what occurred in the context of her formation is well-documented and well-known. George Washington himself has become something of a hero to the American people; an enduring symbol of the bravery and tenacity that was necessary to overthrow British rule and found an independent nation. He was, however, a reluctant leader, wary of the power he had been given and its ability ...

Few of the founding fathers generate such polarizing attitudes as John Adams. Viewpoints on him vary widely, as we will see in this paper. We will review two different articles dealing with perspectives on John Adams, mainly during his diplomatic period in Europe during the Revolutionary War. As we will see, some see his moves during this period as a sign of weakness, indeed possibly of serious illness; others see his bold and perhaps precarious actions as a necessary brinksmanship that shaped the course of the American Revolution and world events. In “John Adams’ Health Reconsidered” by Ferling and Braverman ( ...

The single most factor that led to American victory in the Revolution War was due to the international assistance received by Americans. Most of this support came from the French, which were historical opponents of the British who had lost their territory in North America after the French and Indian War. The French Army helped the Americans remove the British from the coast of Yorktown. After losing its territory, France got interested in ensuring that Americans received the much-ne French ended military and financial assistance. It is evident that the French intervention played an important role in the Revolution ...