AMS 001A Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Sally Hemings, Indirect Election, Corporatism

• School: SJSU
• Department: Humanities Department
• Course: AMS 001A
• Professor: Gregory Smay

Document Summary

Midterm changes: 5 essay choices (still choose 2) & passages only talk about signi cances/what it"s about (author and title given) What did they do?: hector st. john de crevecoeur, wrote letters from an american farmer detailing the greatness of america. He wrote about how no matter where you"re from or how poor you are, you can prosper in america off of your own land. In his letter, he also illustrates his disgusted attitude towards the treatment of slaves: roger williams, puritan minister who was best known for advocation of separation of church and state. Case of toleration: freedom of conscience, relig intolerance = endless conflict. He also founded the first baptist church in america. Rhode island no established church = ppl of all relig welcome: benjamin franklin: a. seen by the public as one of the most respected prominent figures of america. He wrote poor richard"s almanac which essentially preached readers to become frugal, humble, and diligent.