The government may call us Bay Stater's, traditionalists may call us Massachusite’s, but anybody else would consider us Masshole’s. Having lived in Massachusetts the first eighteen years of my life, and now taking on college in Maine, I can truly see that I am no Mainer. From the way we speak, the words we say, the way we drive, the things we eat, and the pride we have, our Massachusetts’ cultures truly differ from those of other states. Almost anywhere you go in Massachusetts, you will hear the word “wicked”. I even say it at least three times a day. To others it may mean bad, or evil, but to us it is just another describing word for very, or really. Along with saying things differently, people in Massachusetts use the word bubbler
Boston and New York are major American cities that have grown and prospered since Revolutionary times, in large part due to their location on the Atlantic seaboard. Both were, and continue to be, centers of commerce of ports of entry for visitors and immigrants. Despite some similarities, however, Boston and New York boast some striking differences, as Maier points out, in their people, their politics, in feeling, in character, and "in that wonderfully all-encompassing thing called culture." Maier further contends that, while both cities have naturally evolved since the eighteenth century, each had distinct characteristics evident from the beginning that influenced their development. These distinct characteristics can still be seen today.
Robert Gross’ The Minutemen and Their World examines a town 's role in the events of the colonial revolution. Specifically that of Concord, Massachusetts in the years before, during and after the Revolution. Gross provides details about the inner workings of town politics, religion, and society for the period. He notes how town’s people’s rivalries and religious fissures occupied the townspeople through the prerevolutionary period. Gross details how Concord was largely absent from the pre-Revolutionary activities of other communities, and then the unification process that occurred as conflict grew closer. By analyzing specific events in the town’s history Goss is able to draw conclusions about why certain events took place leading up to
Within the New World, individuals such as William Bradford, a separatist religious leader as well as governor of Plymouth (131), and Thomas Morton, a lawyer and social reformer, were both very significant men within our history books. The story of Merry Mount/Ma-re Mount is shown from two different perspectives which offers the readers an awareness and understanding of the way religion and government influenced the lives of those who dwelled in Plymouth Massachusetts, and Ma-re Mount. Thomas Morton and William Bradford are somewhat like Tom and Jerry for the reason that they dislike one another and have different accounts of Ma-re Mount/Merry Mount and that they tend to dispute with one another often when it comes to religion. Bradford’s writing tells the story of Merry Mount in a narrative and formal way whereas Morton’s writing is unlike any writing during his time, it’s humorous and also told from a non-Puritans perspective. Although Bradford claims Morton to be an anarchic drunk there are many reasons to say that he was in fact a comedic hero.
Born on November 11, 1744, Abigail Smith entered the world in the Massachusetts colony during troublesome time of England rule that was destined to end one day.1 Her family was well respected in the town of Weymouth, where she was born. Her father, William Smith, was a Congregational minister and her mother, Elizabeth Quincy, hailed from a prominent family in the colony.2 Abigail spent her time at her grandmother’s house where she was schooled in English, French, and history, meanwhile, gaining a well-rounded education from the many hours she spent in her father’s library. Her mother’s father, John Quincy, was a member of the colonial Governor’s council and colonel of the militia. He was also the Speaker of the Massachusetts Assembly, a
Often we hear that Maine can be broken up into two separate bodies based on terms of socioeconomic status, urban vs. rural, or even North vs. South. Maine is a diverse state, and the idea that there are, “Two Maines,” is a plausible theory that can be applied based on these terms. Based on urban-rural division, the state could be divided in two, with the counties who have coast line, including Androscoggin, and Kennebec rely heavily on their fishing industries and tourism for their economy. The Northern counties, on the other hand, rely more upon agriculture and farming to support themselves. This divide also separates rural from urban, where “large” city centers are found near the coast, and the rural population is more predominant in the
The development of a culture in the United States has been a winding road of interactions between differing, oftentimes opposing cultures and races from the first footfalls of Europeans upon the American continent’s shores. Each group of settlers and immigrants have brought their own unique perspectives and underlying values to the table. Many of these perspectives have been incorporated into the mainstream way of life, many others however, have been dismissed and discarded as either foreign or outright dangerous. The
John Winthrop’s Christian teachings contribute to the establishment of unity and hard work as core American values. Before arriving in the new land, Winthrop strives to unify the Puritans under a common goal by expressing the importance of “always having before [their] eyes [their] commission and community in the work, as members of the same body” (Winthrop 3). Through brotherhood and spiritual conformity, the Puritans will not only receive the salvation and glory of God, but also claim the title, “city on a hill”, serving as icons of strength and peace for all people. The prosperity and progress of the colony are dependent upon the principles of service to God and to others, as well as integrity and selflessness. Besides unity, hard work is
Set in Concord, Massachusetts, The Minute Men and Their World is an account of life before, during, and after the American Revolution in the sleepy New England town. Before the beginning of what is quite possibly one of the most important events in American history, Concord was an epicenter of trade for colonial Massachusetts thanks to the many roads that ran directly to the town. In this trade-driven city, many of the residents chose to ignore the issues of Britain’s treatment of the American colonies and focus on their local issues, many of which revolved around the church and politics. Many were concerned more about the many religious issues at hand, such as only elite members of the community only being allowed to attend worship services,
2 James A. Henretta, America A Concise History. (New York: Bedford/ St. Martin’s 2010) 694
Slang is changing with the times, and every generation has its on lexicon of slang. From the 1920's, the word applesauce meant awesome and now like a boss means awesome. These are just two examples of how slang is changing as time goes on. For more examples of 1920's slang visit the website http://local.aaca.org/bntc/slang/slang.htm ,and for examples of modern slang visit the website http://www.coolamericanenglish.com/american-english-slang.php. If you do decide to go to these websites, you will see how much the English language has changed in 95 years. Why does slang change? It changes because the current generation wants to be differ from the previous one. Every generation has some really annoying slang words. The 2000's generation has
States must begin and end with the recognition that, compared to any other nation, America’s past
Hacker, Diana, Nancy I. Sommers, and Kimberli Huster. A Writer's Reference. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin's, 2016. Print.
In the past, I was not the most outgoing of people. I never spoke over others, and I only opened my mouth when asked. I always let others walk over me because I feared confrontation. I lived within my own bubble of safety. As long as I stayed within the boundaries of everything and away from everyone, I convinced myself that this was the most efficient way to live. No problems with anyone else, and no problems within my life. Although the life I lived was very safe, it was also very colorless. This mindset of safety clouded over me and influenced almost all of my choices.
Each region of the United States has a unique characteristics that distinguish it from the other regions. Traveling among the US states commence Montana, then to New York City, after that Philadelphia and finally to Boston in Massachusetts state is drawing wonderful impression about the United States. It gave an impression of being a rich with diversity of terrain, environments, customs, cultures, and the nature of the locals. Massachusetts State is one of the most American states known at all, where it played a significant historic role in the history of the United States. Perhaps the other States did not play it. So It is considered that it was - and remains - a major center for continuous stimulation for the development and progress of the American community. Massachusetts state is located in the far northeast of the United States, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. It is a relatively small state and One of the main cities is Boston. The city of Boston is one of the oldest cities in the United States. It is rich in its historical heritage and culture. Boston is characterized by public transportation, and Boston tends to be educated more than recreational. Boston is known as point of science by holding the most famous universities in the world. Boston is a unique city, which characterized by the distinctive history, and it is also a pioneer in several fields such as education, medical treatment and rehabilitation centers.
the purpose of these paragraphs is to see the effects of seventeenth-century New England Puritanism upon the development of the United States of America. Many scholars have argued that various elements of Puritanism persisted in the culture and society of the United States long after the New England Puritanism discussed in the following pages was recognizable.However, many of the verbal formulations that the early Congregational and Presbyterian clergy devised as ways to imagine themselves as a special people on a sacred errand into the wilderness of a New World have been sustained in the social, political, economic, and religious thinking of Americans even to the present. Two leading literary and cultural scholars of New England Puritanism