The Impacts Of Zinn And John Johnson And The American Revolution

Johnson wrote about the Native Americans when the war started they fought on the side of the British against America. They defended Britain during the war and the British ultimately abandoned them. He then mentioned that the Revolution moved slavery towards the southern states because northern states were prohibiting slavery. Blacks were not allowed to fight in some areas, whereas some were allowed. The slaves used the opportunity to gain their freedom, a few of them went on British ships and settled in England. While, others went back to Africa and others stayed in America. Johnson mentioned that the French had intervened in the war and helped to stop it. Britain eventually lost the war for America but gained Canada. But in the end Johnson …show more content…
When this was not enough they tried to convince poor people, by offering them incentives of social status and money. The continental congress was operated by rich men and whether America or Britain won the poor people were still under the rule of the elites. Zinn went further to discuss the fact the Washington did not want to allow black people to fight in the revolution for their freedom. Furthermore, tenants were promised land of their own and it was not fulfilled, the rich became richer and poor ultimately became poorer. The tenants became a threat in the war. For Zinn America elites were pushing Britain away for their own benefit which excludes the Native Americans. The Americans believed the land was theirs and not the Indians. Moreover, the revolution eventually lead to the end of the slave trade but gradually. It also gave Black individuals the opportunity to have a voice. The constitution at the time did not recognize women, Indians, slaves or poor …show more content…
Rush wanted mothers to obtain an education because they contributed to children especially sons upbringing. He wanted them to be valuable members of society and a good companion for husbands. Benjamin wanted the ladies to learn about music and dance because this will help them with worship and deal with everyday home life. Lastly, he discussed that education should intertwine with Christianity. Another document that spoke about women is Letters between Abigail and John Adams, Abigail wrote to him saying that well men should not have all the power but he should remember the women as well or they will rebel. On the other hand, he replied to her letter, he laughed at her and called her