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PROFILE Name: Christian Manet Age: 17 Gender: Male Occupation: Minster of Salem Congregational Church Social Class: wealthy Middle Class Financial situation: Not economically independent yet Appearance: Tanned, Brown hair, Hazel eyes, well dressed like a typical gentleman in London. Location: (show us on a map) Salem, New England Habitual locations:Salem, New England Daily routine: Wake up, after quick breakfast go out to the field and work on the field all afternoon, dinner with family, at night study books borrowed from neighbors. Personality/Quirks/Unique Personality Traits: Very Obedient and well-behaved. Curious about outside world, In very close relationship with neighbors, generous with others, sometimes impulsive when making important decisions, believes in God, but is not interested religious matters Past/individual-family history: his great- granfather and his family immigrated from London seeking religious freedom. Family: Father, Mother, Three Younger brothers: George 7, Jeremy 10, Dan 12 and younger sister, Emily (14) 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): Religion: Pilgrim Education: Home schooled by Mother Portrait: (create or add your own picture) does not own a portrait
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It has been too many days since Father last urged me to study in Cambridge where my Aunt Elizabeth lives.I wanted tell Father that that is what is not I want to do, but I don't see any other choice, but to obey him.Being a son minister of Salem Congregational Church, I was raised to believe that everything has order that God has given. Order and Maintenance are key principles of the world....Well, at least that is what Father has alway told us. We were never to object or question his authority or presence of God. My brothers were often whipped severely for unacceptable behaviors, such laughing in church.

Today, I went to Mr. Jacob's house again to read weekly journals. Father did not like me reading anything that was not Congregational-Church related, so I always had to sneek out whenever Father has church meeting with the elders. Passing by the tobacco fields, I ran toward Mr. Jacob's store and entered the dark, yet so familiar store. Mr. Jacob was a wretched old man whose wife and children were killed during the French and Indian War at Fort William Henry. I said hello to Mr. Jacob grabbed a pile of pamphlet on the table.

First one that caught my attention was "Rights of the Colonies Asserted and Proved" by James Otis Jr. He was criticizing Sugar Act of 1764 that saying that it was intended for "**new revenue and implement imperial reforms**" (Doc 5-1). I began to feel misgiving toward Mr. Otis. "**To say that the parliment is absolute and arbitary is a contradiction......** Hmm, i never knew a Harvard educated lawyer like Mr. Otis is a radical..." I said to myself, deeply absorbed in the reading. "More like a rational, I think," Mr.Howard suddenly said, appearing in the dark. "Huh? Oh, hello Mr. Howard, i didnt know you were present here. So, you are reading these too. Quite important stuffs, I think. What makes you say that Mr. Otis is a rational? He sounds like a fanatic to me," I asked, curious to learn more about conflicting current issues. "Well, //obviously,// they can have have supremacy over when the **country is three thousand miles** away,"said Mr. Howard with a nuisance of condescency as usual. "I would not quite agree with that, Mr. Howard. After all, we //are// founded under English Constitution.. And we are considered English no matter how far we are from our native country." "Under Constitution? That is a laughable idea! Most of had to flee from England because of religious persecution. We came here searching for liberty. Now that we are all settled comfortably. They want to even take that away. The **parliament is taking our property without our consent! Is there even one of northern colonies represented in the parliament? For whose interest are we paying all these taxes for anyways?(Doc 5-1) Morever, that Thomas Whately under Grenville says that the Britian's national debt had increased trying to protect the colonies, so we should be responsible.(Doc 5-2)** We are so sick of being dragged around..**"** I became silent. I could understand why Mr. Howard was so mad, but he had gone too far again. How was he being so senseless, trying challenge the authority. Why doesn't he understand that it is much better to stay obedient and silent?

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Dear John,

Hello John, I’m sorry I haven’t wrote to you for a while. It is been a great chaos in Salem. All this boycotting and protesting is making people argue in the streets, stores, and even homes. I have been all right though. I am still working and studying my best to achieve success as you said in your last visit? How is the state in Boston? I hope there are more means of transportation, so that I can visit you again. Massachusetts is fired up to start a rebellion since the publication of Common Sense. Honestly, Thomas Paine is an influential writer and well-intended, but his pen is too manipulative. He putting on a notion that we, the colonists can rebel against Great Britain successfully. He says that we have resources to build powerful ships that can stand against any country. But he did not mention that we do not have commander or even a united government. This exaggeration of our ability and emphasis of our rights can not get us anywhere except to the dangerous path that you have mentioned to me once. What you have foresaw and feared for many years, have become a reality now. People are even questioning if the King is worthy of his position, stating that Kings do not earn their kingships. People who are gravely denouncing the established English government, are sounding like anarchists now. Anyways, I hope you are doing well in times of crisis. I wish you well and will do my best to pray for you always.

Sincerely, Christian Manet

Courtney's (John Smithson) letter

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Dear John,

I must ask for your well-being in this time of hardships. I was in such confusion whether to be glad for victory in Colonies or be saddened by such things. I am doing fine. My Father is in difficult situation and is slowly turning toward the Patriots. Since most of colonists pressuring us and testing where our loyalties lie. The British do not trust us, nor do our neighbors. Father considers it more reasonable to take sides with the colonists who would represent OUR interest, not the British. It is too sad that we not no longer considered “English.” My brothers and Sisters are still carefree though war does not have any effect on my innocent siblings. Food is scare as ever in this bitter winter, but we do share what is left with our Church members and doing our best to avoid soldiers in the area. I must say the conflict between the Colonies and Britain was inevitable, but I wished this war had never happened. You probably know that a lot of terrible things that happened through newspaper. It says the tragic death of 5 colonies in Lexington and Concord started the Revolutionary War. However, I still feel like it started long ago from Boston Tea Party. Not that it matters very much now. I earnestly hope that the Battle of Bunker Hill did not affect you though it occurred in Boston, Massachusetts, last year. I was praying for your safety and I have heard you were okay. General Howe, that treacherous man tried to turn Loyalists to swear allegiance to King George III. Even though I am a Torie myself and had full allegiance to the King, I would not choose such a method to betray my neighbors. As I said, we are in a difficult situation, John. We must take either side. I have decided to follow Father. I predict that even if we stay loyal to Britain and Colonies lose, King George would not reward our loyalties, considering how ignorant they(British) are of us. Moreover, if Colonist win, which assuredly with French alliances, we will be driven out of the country or lose our properties for being Loyalist. I am not asking you to do the same, I am just letting you know that now my position has changed. I no longer want to have my loyalties lie with Britain who has looked upon us as inferior. Ultimately, I hope you the very best and look forward to hear from you Sincerely, Christian Manet

Courtney's(John Smithson) letter

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