Patrick Henry & Thomas Paine

"No man thinks more highly than I do of the patriotism, as well as abilities, of the very worthy gentlemen who have just addressed the house. But different men often see the same subject in different lights; and, therefore, I hope it will not be thought disrespectful to those gentlemen if, entertaining as I do opinions of a character very opposite to theirs, I shall speak forth my sentiments freely and without reserve."

- Patrick Henry

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"I have as little superstition in me as any man living, but my secret opinion has ever been, and still is, that God Almighty will not give up a people to military destruction, or leave them unsupportedly to perish, who have so earnestly and so repeatedly sought to avoid the calamities of war, by every decent method which wisdom could invent. Neither have I so much of the infidel in me, as to suppose that He has relinquished the government of the world, and given us up to the care of devils; and as I do not, I cannot see on what grounds the king of Britain can look up to heaven for help against us: a common murderer, a highwayman, or a house-breaker, has as good a pretence as he."

-Thomas Paine

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Reflection:

Patrick Henry and Thomas Paine likewise both use conitations, extended metaphors and descriptive language in order to convey a tone of determination to show the signifigance of going to war for freedom to the American people .

Dear Diary,

Our country has partaken in war. I can not rejoice for I do not find it to be a rejoiceful time. They have started the draft for all men starting at the age of sixteen. Johnathon and I recently married and now he is called to do what is supposivly "his duty" to America. Oh, how I have longed to be with him all these years, from the very first siting on the boat here. You answered my prayers, it was of your will for us to be together; so Lord why shall it be of your will to take him away? I can only pray to see my dear Johnathon again. To hell with this war, it will take us all.
Signed,

Elizabeth McGlaughlin

Essential Question: So what happens when one does not receive similar opportunities? What is the effect on individuals and on community when all are not able to realize their dream? During the draft Americans were not given the opportunity to speak/show their ideals of war. They were forced to leave families and jobs behind. Many women with children suffered for they were not able to get jobs, therefore whille their husbands were at war they had no means of income. The community as a whole has a downfall because of lack of jobs, and economic income.