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Virginia's American Revolution: From Dominion to Republic, 1776-1840
No full textVirginia's American Revolution follows the Virginia revolutionaries from their decision for independence on May 15, 1776, through the following 60 years_when the last of them finally passed from the scene. To their surprise, the decision to break with Great Britain entailed reconsideration of virtually all of their major political and social institutions, from the established church, their aristocratic state government, and feudal land tenures to slavery and their federal relations with the other American states. Some of these issues, such as the place of the Church of England in the newly republican Virginia, received quick resolutions; others, such as the nature of the relationship between the elite and other men, were not so easily decided. All of them were considered against the backdrop of Virginia's decline from preeminence in the Revolution and early Republic to the position of just another state in the age of Jackson. By following Virginia's American Revolution from start to finish, this account shows why so many revolutionaries in the Old Dominion died doubting that their great struggle had been worth the effort.This reference is for the paperback edition. A hardcover edition is also available from the publisher.</p
Oral History Interview with Bridget Boylan
No full textMrs. Bridget Boylan recounts her life history, beginning in Aughaicliffe, Ireland to her settlement in Mount Kisco, New York. She describes growing up in a farming family and limited opportunities in Ireland. Her father was a prominent figure in her community and was involved with the IRA. She first settled in New York City, where she had relatives. Later she met her husband, also from Ireland, and settled in Mount Kisco, New York. The couple had eight children. She describes her adjustment to American culture, as well as a continuing identification Irish ethnicity and culture.President's Initiative Fun
Red Guard Fantasies and Other Stories
No full textThe 14 short stories collected here, all inspired by real-life events, are about people caught in the unsettling drama of a fast-changing China, about the average person who thrusts forward in life, stubbornly, despite the bewilderment, the setbacks, and sometimes, the stunning blows. The reward for this venture should be richer than deepened understanding of China and its people
The effect of television on time spent completing an assignment
No full textThis study was designed to examine the effects of watching television on the amount of time it takes to complete a given assignment. Twenty participants were given an assignment to complete and were timed. Half
of the participants were exposed to television while the other half of the participants were not. Significant differences were found between the two groups such that exposure to television significantly lengthened the amount of time it took to complete the given assignment
Character and crime: the effects of self-identity and decision making strategies
No full textA new variable, the Self-Identification Factor (i.e. the extent to which an individual can identify or relate to another person) may override other variables thought to influence suggestions for punishment. Level of self-identification was manipulated and students were asked to decide appropriate punishment for individuals who had committed plagiarism. Results indicated that attractiveness of the plagiarist and the intentionality of the plagiarism influenced decisions. The results further indicated that the degree of self-identification had a
significant effect on punishment decisions in that, people identified significantly more with the unintentional plagiarist. Findings suggest that the extent of self-identification is a possible underlying factor in simulated jury studies
Oral History Interview with Luis Dos Santos
No full textLuis Dos Santos, a 35 year old WestConn Police Officer is a first generation immigrant from Portugal. Dos Santos discusses Portuguese Immigration and the differing cultural aspects of American and Portuguese society as well as the assimilation and cultural deviations necessitated by living in America.President's Initiativ
An Oral History Interview with Rosemary Pascasio
No full textRosemary Pascasio a native of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic immigrated to the Danbury Area fourteen years ago with her family seeking a better quality of life. Rosemary discusses her process of applying for citizenship and her struggle with adapting to the American culinary palette.President's Initiative Fun
Oral History Interview with Valeria Castanhari
No full textValeria immigrated to Danbury largely based upon her familial visits in the area. She describes her expectations, the disappointments as well as her achievements in immigrating to the Greater Danbury area
Oral History Interview with Miriam Xiquez
No full textMiriam immigrated to the United States after the Communist Government takeover. She discusses her rationale for immigrating as well as the process for obtaining the necessary paperwork
Oral history interview with Lucia Lamperelli
No full textMrs. Lamperelli relates her story as an Italian immigrant who endures a harrowing and prolonged seaborne trans-Atlantic journey. Her arranged marriage, culture shock, and struggles to overcome familial problems, language barriers, and cultural shock when confronted by her exposure to American technology is also covered in the interview.President's Initiative Fun