AR+Diary+Susan+K.

Native American from the Mid-Atlantic

Name: Neolin

Age: 25

Gender: Male

Occupation: Delaware Prophet. He is a spiritual leader. He is very adamant, and he often changes his mind and opinion. However, as time progress, he comes to realize that he has been wrong all along.

Social Class: No real distinct social classes in his community. However, he is greatly admired -- until he makes a mistake.

Financial situation: Again, no real standards to judge whether one was wealthy or not.

Appearance: Tall, muscular, robust body. Dark comp lexity and always wears a red bandana around his neck. This bandana is a sign of his devotion to spirits and religion.

Location: (show us on a map) http://go.hrw.com/atlas/norm_map/delaware.gif

Habitual locations: Located along the coast, on the coast of the Delaware Bay. It is near Dewey Beach on this map.

Daily routine: Day consists of trying to convince everyone that they (his tribe members) can restores their cultures to the "original sate that they were in before the white people found out their country". Other than this, he has a normal life. At home, he spends time with his wife. They talk of what is going on to the White people. Since the Americans are having trouble, they are recently very interested in finding out every detail they possibly can. Neolin can actually understand English because he had spent time watching and spying on the Americans who live near their home. He talks to the American; that is where he gets most of his information. He is very angered that the members of his tribe constantly rely on items that the Americans and British are using. He thinks it is disrupting them and their way of life, which was to follow the traditions of their ancestors.

Personality/Quirks/Unique Personality Traits: Has a lively personality. He is very determined. His opinions are not usually changed by anything or anyone.

Past/individual-family history: In the past, his the men in his family have all been head chiefs of his tribe.

Family: Right now, he has a wife, Louray.

Social relations with your own and other classes (people you deal with or know about in other classes, AND your opinions and feelings about them): People admired Neolin up to the point when he had expressed his thoughts about the American's and their effort to become independent. He was told that without the British, their tribes would be in great peril. He did not listen and he still supported the American's for trying to become independent. He has a generally good relationship with the Americans because he needs to gain information on them and their news.

Religion: Is a firm believer in God, but not Christianity. He believes in gods of nature. He thinks things should be returned to normal - meaning, he does not want his tribe to be using items brought by the British and used by the Americans. There are no churches, obviously, but there are official religious meetings. There, he mostly talks about the same thing - how people should stop using tools made by the whites.

Education: No education received at all. Is able to understand English because he spent weeks spying on the English. It seems as though he had learned part of the language while doing so; he is naturally intelligent. However, his English is not perfect. It is understandable. Strangely, though, he is capable of using sophisticated words.

Portrait: 

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Entry #2: 1764 Who rules? Your character has caught wind of the debate about **parliamentary sovereignty** and **virtual representation** either directly or indirectly through his or her station in life. In a diary entry of **300-400 words,** you must weigh in on this debate in the voice of your character. Also, try to add in other tidbits of your daily life and who you are to help develop your character more. To help inspire you with a voice from this era, please read James Otis Jr.'s "Rights of the Colonies Asserted and Proved" in the primary source packet you were given in class. Somehow in your entry, please refer to Otis's argument directly or indirectly and **outline the text in bold** so that I can judge whether you have done so effectively or not.

==== I wake up one morning, take walk in woods, and hear White people talk. They talk angry. They are mad. Is something going on? I was curious and went closer. I tried to catch every detail I possibly could. This news would make Louray happy. That is what we do at night while we eat dinner. We discuss what is going on with the Americans. We have opposing views on them. She likes them for throwing away things such as materials used for cooking. But she thinks they should stop fighting with the British. I still don't understand why she thinks that. I don't like them for providing us with their materials. On the other hand, I think that they should continue fighting with the British and be independent from them. Everyone seems to disagree with me. ====


==== My English may not be too fluent, but I know well enough to understand what those whites are talking about. First of all, they seem to be talking about the government. Lately, I have noticed they were having problems with the people on the other side of the world. The British they call them. There were a group of men heading inside a building, and they all walked heavily, no one was talking. I could tell this was serious. ====

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====<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-family: Georgia,serif"> **"**<span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">**Tis also certain that property in fact generally confers power**". I agree with this. We once used to be owners of the land that we are in today. One day, we were kicked out and had basically lost control of everything. But I began to think about, and I understood that they were talking about matters between America and Britain. " <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">**As it is agreed on all hands the crown alone cannot impose them, we should be justifiable in refusing to pay them, but must and ought to yield obedience to an act of Parliament, though erroneous, till repealed**". This seemed to be the main point of what they were saying. The Americans have to obey the Parliament and pay hem until anything is repealed. They have to do whatever the Parliament says. But why? Why should Americans listen to people <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif">living on the other side of the water? " <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif"><span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">**The very act of taxing exercised over those who are not represented appears to me to be depriving them of one of their most essential rights as freemen**" ; this is true, and I agree with this. Is it because I feel their pain? They are deprived of their rights of freemen because they have to pay taxes; we are depreived of our rights as freemen because we don't have control over land. ==== ====<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-family: Georgia,serif"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif">   ==== ====<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-family: Georgia,serif"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif"> I started to take more interest at the sound of the word “God.” If I can recall correctly, they said, “**Every British Subject born on the continent of America, or in any other of the British dominions, is by the law of God and nature, by the common law, and by act of parliament, entitled to all the natural, essential, inherent and inseparable rights to our fellow subjects in Great-Britain**.” Americans are given rights, but they are not happy. They argue everyday. They should stop arguing; that's my opinion. Obviously, those laws given to them by the Parliament are definitely not making them happy. ==== ====<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-family: Georgia,serif"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif">   ==== ====<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-family: Georgia,serif"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif"> I hope I can find out more information. I am sure Lo <span style="font-family: 바탕"><span style="font-family: Georgia,serif"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif">uray will be delighted. ====

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====<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-family: 바탕"> <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif">* All quotes taken from James Otis Jr.'s "Rights of the Colonies Asserted and Proved"  ====

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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">**Entry #3: The Stamp Act 1765** The colonial outrage over the Stamp Act has somehow impacted your life. You have continued to have exposure to the debates over "taxation without representation," and you have seen acts of protest that have stemmed from peaceful to violent. Take some time now with your colonial iMac and record a **two to three-minute podcast** where you discuss "in character" your views about this issue. During your podcast, you must reference another primary source document in the packet directly, meaning that you specifically mention some aspect of that document in your podcast and your character's reaction to it. At the end of your podcast post, please tell me which document you referenced so that I may judge whether you have done so successfully.

media type="file" key="apush entry 3.mp3" The Stamp Act and Where I stand.

It has always been interesting to learn of the issues Americans have. I sometimes wonder why they can’t be simple-minded like us. They are constantly arguing. It seems that the more they argue, the more fighting that results.

Besides that, though, they have just passed a Stamp Act. The British men over there on the other side of the water have put taxes on documents, newspapers, marriage licenses, wills, deeds, and basically all other printed material. I have seen their newspapers. It’s fascinating how they can pass on information about people in the other colonies hundreds of leagues away. But, nevertheless, I still have to question as to why the Americans still have to obey the British. Last week, a few men went to the Stamp Act Congress in New York City. These men strongly disagree with the fact that they have to pay taxes that were imposed on them without their consent. They also mentioned that although they disagreed, they did not in any way want to break free from the Parliament government.

Now, this is what confuses me. If they spent hours talking about how they don’t like the government, then why don’t they want to break free? I recall that even though they live in a country far away from the British government, they still have to obey the same rules and laws as the men in Britain.

Those men who went to the Stamp Act Congress came back recently. The men came up with several decisions. “**No taxes be imposed on them, but with their own consent, given personally, or by their Representatives**” (p 105) The other decisions they made are pretty redundant and repetitive. The main point they make is that they don't want to pay the taxes and wish it to be repealed. Now, I think they should take it further and say that they want to break away from them.

Honestly, my viewpoint on this is that it is ridiculous. I believe that the Americans should be able to govern themselves, without the help of the British. The sooner they break away, the sooner they will have to shed away these problems. However, I am consent to these acts being passed. Since my job is, after-all, to stop my native people from using European goods, I am thinking this will benefit me. Maybe I will no longer have to urge people not to use white people's goods, especially to my wife. But, again I am confused because as soon as I told the others about my viewpoint on this, everyone began to look at me in a weird way. I really wonder why. The Americans are forced to obey the British. http://www.cyberlearning-world.com/nhhs/amrev/stamad2.gif

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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Entry #4: //Common Sense// 1774
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"> It hast been quite awhile since you shared your journal with us and much has happened. The thirteen colonies find themselves on the precipice of war, and you have just read Thomas Paine's //Common Sense// or heard a great deal about it. Now, take an opportunity to identify a character in another class and write them a letter on this groundbreaking work from your character's point of view and catch them up on what has been going on in your life since your last entry. Please post your letter in your own wiki as well as on theirs. When you receive their letter, respond to them in the Discussion tab of their wiki. Please also take time to give them feedback on their work. Letters should be roughly **200-300 words** in length. Due next class 10/1 (E) or 10/2 (G). (From Neolin, Susan's character to Sungwoo's Character, Jacob Worthington)

June 25, 1774 Dear Jacob Worthington,

How are you? I understand that you are one of the wealthier ones in the Virginia colony. Let me introduce myself. I am a Spiritual Leader of the Lennie Lenape tribe. I urge my people to stop using European goods. I have always had a keen interest in the problems that your people face. For the past decade, I have noticed that you have gone through a lot with things such as the Boston Massacre and more acts that have been passed. While you were fighting and comprising over those issues, I have been continuing my effort in trying to convince my native people.

Recently, I was able to obtain a copy of Common Sense and have read it all. Although my English may not be perfect and had some trouble trying to understand it, I think I got the general idea that Thomas Paine was trying to convey. It seems that you Americans are fighting for independence from the British. Let me tell you what i think of that. I honestly think Americans should be granted all rights available as free men. You are separated by a whole ocean and I don't think it is possible that either of you will be able to maintain it this way.

You are trying to break free from the British Empire. He, Thomas Paine, states that if Britain is involved in wars, "it disrupts American trade with other European countries". I also view that America is "united" and that she is strong enough to govern herself. Why should their problems interfere and involve you Americans? There will also be so many advantages if you break free. Other European countries, such as Spain and France, will be able to help you if America "break[s] with Britain". Don't you think so? Don't you agree with Thomas Paine? That is what I think, although the majority of the people think I am crazy for this reason. I would like to know your point of view on this and your reaction to The Common Sense.

Sincerely, Neolin

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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Entry #5: Horrors of War 1777
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"> So much has happened since you received the letter from your colonial colleague that you never had a chance to respond. Finally, during the long, bitter winter of 1777, you have a chance to post a note to your colonial friend. Hopefully, he or she is still alive. Think about all that has happened since 1777: the Declaration of Independence, several major battles, civil war, worthless colonial money, British and colonial troops taking food and supplies from farmers, looters taking advantage of the situation. You have a lot to share. Take time to reconnect with your colonial partner and send a letter of **200-300 words** in length where you respond to his/her letter and let them know how you are doing now. Due next class 10/6 (E) or 10/7 (G).

Dear Mr. Worthington, Please accepts my apologies for not being able to write back to you. So much has happened. I am sure a lot has happened to you as well, being that there had just been a war and all. For me, I guess I can say I have been busy eavesdropping and trying to pick up bits of information here and there about what is going on to the other people. All I know for certain is that there was a war going on because I could distinctly here the bullet shots. I continuously, yet covertly, passed through neighborhoods in order to find out what was going on.

This is what I have found out: the Congress had finally voted for independence! I was actually very relieved to hear that because that was helpful for me when I had to convince my people to stop using American or British goods. While I was enjoying this, people in my tribe think I am out of my mind. They keep on telling me that without the British, we, Native Americans, will suffer. But look at how they are treating you. Their men are taking advantage of you and taking your belongings. Doesn't that anger you one bit? How could you obey those men? I think Americans should raise their voice and keep fighting for independence.

However, it seems that there was fighting after fighting and more fighting. It never seemed to end. In 1776, you Americans had wins and losses. I was actually a number of miles away from the battle that took place at Trenton. It was a cold winter day in December when soldiers of the Continental Congress had attacked British soldiers. Then after that, there were more battles fought along the coast.

I also heard that the French were helping the Americans out. Although I was not able to perceive thorough details and enough information about the French, I was only able to learn of the Treaty of Amity and Commerce and the Treaty of Alliance. I am not sure if this Treat of Amity will benefit for me. Now when I have almost fully succeeded in convincing my people to stop using British goods, it seems that we will soon be seeing French imports in America; am I right?

How are you though? How have you been handling everything? I have heard that many of Cornwallis' soldiers are still stealing and taking supplies from farmers. Well, I guess it wouldn't affect you much since you are not a farmer.

I see a lot of change will be taking place in this country soon. So much has happened already. I am still waiting to hear from you.

Sincerely, Neolin

Entry #6: What next? 1783
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"> The war has taken a devastating toll in many ways on the colonies, but now, they have emerged independent and triumphant vis-a-vis their British colonizers. Now, your character needs to figure out where his or her future lies. Although the British have left town, many things still need to be sorted out. What do you predict will happen next? Think about the next steps the colonies will take now that they are independent and make predictions in a testimonial format. You've seen reality television shows where one of the main characters on the show takes time out from the rest of the group to share his or her uncensored thoughts and feelings about the rest of the group. Think about what may happen next from your character's point of view, record it on Photobooth using a fun historical background, save it, and post it on your Ant Farm diary link. Posts should only be **two to three minutes** and realistic based on your character's perspectives to date. Due 10/10. PLEASE DO THIS BEFORE YOU READ ANY CHAPTERS IN //APP//. media type="youtube" key="b56GVW1i7u0" width="425" height="350"