Abstract This paper describes Davy Crockett and his role in American history. It specifically describes his roles as frontiersman, when he played an important role in the westward expansion of the American west. It looks at his role as politician for the state of Tennessee and finally it discusses his most famous role as a soldier, when he died defending the Alamo.
From the Paper "Crockett, his family, and three companions, William Patton, Abner Burgin, and Lindsey Tinkle set out for Texas. Not all of them reached Texas; Burgin and Tinkle returned to Tennessee, but Crockett and Patton signed the oath of allegiance to Texas. However, even this action bore the mark of Crockett's unique personality; he refused to sign the oath of allegiance until the word republican was inserted in the document. (Lofaro). Therefore, Crockett and Patton "swore their allegiance to the 'Provisional Government of Texas or any future republican Government that may be hereafter declared.' Crockett had balked at the possibility that he would be obliged to support some future government that might prove despotic." (Lofaro)."
Abstract This paper discusses America's image of itself over the siege and slaughter at the Alamo, as portrayed in the movies named, "The Alamo." The paper compares the historical accounts of the events that occurred at the Alamo with the way that these events were portrayed in the movies. It also looks at the role that Davy Crockett played in the defense.
From the Paper "Finally, there is a lesson that America should learn from the Alamo. Desperate courage can carry men to feats far beyond what could reasonably be expected of them. This is not a trait exclusive to Americans. The defenders at the Alamo were hopelessly outnumbered, but fought with the savagery of men committed to their struggle. Although the Mexican army prevailed, the losses ran to some 1,600 men dead, including many of the finest soldiers. Although able to recruit some replacements during the campaign, the Mexican army was losing men, materials, and morale even as it managed its victories as it marched towards San Jacinto. In 2007 in Iraq, the United States faces a group of men fighting for their land, against a vastly technologically superior force of invaders. With their technology and firepower, the Americans can win every battle. Should we, like Santa Anna, feel entirely confident of final victory?"
A comparison of three histories written for children: "The Double Life of Pocahontas," by Jean Fritz, Mary Pope Osborne's "Davy Crockett" and Julius Lester's "John Henry."
Abstract This paper discusses the blending of story with history in children's historical literature and how history is brought to life in three very different ways in "The Double Life of Pocahontas," by Jean Fritz, Mary Pope Osborne's "Davy Crockett" and Julius Lester's "John Henry." The author describes how Fritz creates a historical context around which little fiction exists, Osborn effectively blends the two while Lester retells the full legend. The author concludes that in all three cases there is a sense that the subject is less important than the impact the characters have had on our culture and history.
From the Paper "All three of these books deal with historic figures who were real and who were involved in the formation of the nation as we know it today. Pocahontas, Davy Crockett, and John Henry all are parts of the entire American folklore and are therefore part of all of our stories. How each author treats their subject, however, does differ along with their subjects. Pocahontas is treated as an important figure from an emotional point of view, Davy Crockett is found within the fiction of his legend, John Henry is seen as representative of the power and significance of African-American labor in the 19th century."
Abstract The paper discusses the book "Four Views on Hell" by William Crockett, theologian at the Alliance Theological Seminary, who invited his three colleagues, John Walvoord at Dallas Theological Seminary, Zachary Hayes at the Catholic Theological Union and Clark Pinnock at McMaster Divinity College, to give their interpretation of hell. The paper summarizes how the four theologians explain how they view God's punishment to wrongdoers from their particularly evangelical perspective.
Outline:
Introduction
Summary
Review of Book
Conclusion
From the Paper "Of course, for most people reading this book, the scholar who provides the best argument is probably the one who comes closest to their own view on the subject of hell and the Bible in general. Looking at these four authors objectively, however, the winner of the debate is the one who: provides the most relevant examples from the Bible to back up his theory; stays closest to the topic and specific question on hand; and not only supports his own views but negates the others. It is up to the reader to decide which he/she felt "objectively" did this best."
Abstract This paper is a detailed analysis of the Battle of the Alamo. Attention is paid to the leadership styles of the Texan and Mexican commanders.
From the Paper From the paper:
"The Battle of the Alamo: Analysis of Principles of War and Leadership Tactics
The Battle of the Alamo, often called the most heroic and deadly battle of the Spanish-American Revolution, was prefaced by a series of events that led to the escalation of the Alamo Battle. One such siege, the Siege of Bexar, took place December 1836. Bexar, previously known as San Antonio de Bexar, was under the control of Mexican General Perfecto de Cos with about 1200 soldiers from Mexico. For almost two months, Texas volunteers had camped near the town in a virtual standoff with Cos. The stalemate ended, however, when one of the Texas leaders, Ben Milam returned from a brief absence to find that the Texans were about to withdraw to Goliad."
Tags: bowie, crockett, davy, independence, james, mexico, revolution, texan, texas, travis, war, william
This paper discusses the background, detail and the aftermath of the foreceful eviction of the Cherokee tribe from its ancestoral lands in 1838, an event known as the "Trail of Tears."
Abstract The paper introduces the Cherokee - one of the largest tribes of Native Americans in the United States. It shows how their survival is a tribute to their remarkable resistance since in the harsh winter of 1838 and 1839, the entire Cherokee tribe was threatened with extinction during an event that is known as ?The Trail of Tears.? The paper examines one of the darkest moments in American history, when the Federal troops under the orders of the United States government forcibly evicted the entire Cherokee tribe from their ancestral lands in Georgia to Oklahoma during a cruel 1000 mile forced journey. Out of a total of 16,000 Cherokee people, over 4000 men, women, and children died of hunger, disease, and exposure to the elements on the trail. The paper discusses how "The Trail of Tears" symbolizes the callousness with which the United States government treated the Native Americans due to greed and prejudice inherent in human nature. It covers the background, events and aftermath of the "Trail of Tears."
From the Paper "The Cherokee tribe bravely suffered their ordeal on the Trail of Tears setting to work in their new home. They built homes, schools and churches. They set up a government and named their capital "Tahlequah" that is still the cultural center of the Cherokees and the source of documented evidence of their history. The Indians were on the way of recovery from their ordeal when another devastating event intervened: The American Civil War. The Cherokees aligned themselves with the Confederacy since the South had promised that when the war was over they would be permitted to form their own state. After having supported the British during the American War of Independence, the Cherokee had again chosen the wrong side. So when the North won the Civil War, the Indians, were duly penalized. Most of their lands guaranteed by previous treaties were taken from them and their sad plight continued."
Abstract Particularly in the years immediately prior to the War of Independence, the Native people of the Americas had more political power and leverage with European settlers and the colonists than they were ever to have in subsequent years. The paper shows, however, that after America formally became a nation with a European-style government, the Indian nations and intertribal struggles were in conflict with the new government. The paper briefly examines the events, reasons, and causes leading to the removal of the Indians from the East and the Indian Removal Act.
From the Paper "The history of racism is rife with euphemisms. "Removal" became a polite legal euphemism for what is now called "The Trail of Tears" of the Cherokee People and the other five native tribes whom were legally and systematically denied their rights to the land their people had occupied for as long as memory, by an act of the United States Congress. The Twenty-First Congress of the United States of America passed the Indian Removal Act of 1830 on May 26, 1830. It should be noted that the act's passage did not come easily, and only transpired after four months of strong debate."
Abstract This paper explains that, on "Disney Songs the Satchmo Way", Louis Armstrong re-interprets the music of very familiar songs associated with Disney by adding a jazz flair to each song resulting in a more enjoyable sound than in their original format. The author points out that the new style actually makes the songs a much mellower flavor, which flows along nicely instead of being choppy in places as in the original Disney style. The paper analyzes the songs "Chim Chim Cher-ee", "Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo", "The Ballad of Davy Crockett" and "When You Wish upon a Star", all of which definitely have that New Orleans flavor with trumpets, trombones and various brass instruments playing Disney tunes.
From the Paper "Another aspect that struck me was my attitude towards the kind of songs being performed. I had always thought of these tunes as children's songs, just funny, cartoon type lyrics and music. The way, in which these tunes were performed by Louis Armstrong, I could actually see some of them making it onto the charts. Even though they are suppose to be fun songs, the new format somehow gave them a little more seriousness. "
Abstract This paper explains the Alamo, especially the intersection of internal Mexican politics and the politics of revolutionary independence that culminated at the battle of the Alamo in 1836. The author examines the geopolitical aspects of the battle between the states of Texas and Mexico.
From the Paper "The purpose of this research is to examine geopolitical aspects of the battle between armed forces representing the nations of Texas and Mexico, respectively. The plan of the research will be to set forth the context of the events that unfolded at the Alamo ..."
Abstract This paper discusses the events leading up to the fateful standoff at the Alamo that also set the stage for the Texas War of Independence. It contends that posterity has built a mythology around the Alamo that has been difficult to authenticate. It explains that Alamo stands as another emblem of the American quest for liberty, freedom, and independence.
From the Paper "The battle for the Alamo has grown to mythic proportions bolstered in posterity by those keen to liken the last stand of Davy Crockett, Jim Bowie and William Barret Travis to the Spartan defense of Thermopolyae two and a half millennia hence not a particularly shrewd or strategic military ploy the defense of the Alamo was as much a miscalculation as it was a rebellious last stand ..."
Tags: the alamo, davy crockett, jim bowie, texas, texians, mexican independence, santa anna
