Difference between revisions of "HIST 131--Week 5 Questions/Comments"
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I think that the crimes were so severe for any crime to prevent anything from happening. But Arthur's story clearly shows that psychological willpower is more important than physical punnishments. -- Taja L. Winston | I think that the crimes were so severe for any crime to prevent anything from happening. But Arthur's story clearly shows that psychological willpower is more important than physical punnishments. -- Taja L. Winston | ||
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| + | Like another student commented, Franklin offered so many little bits of advice in this passage that it was hard to follow. He seemed to be compiling lessons from several past pieces he had written in the Almanac into one. However, it was interesting to see that the majority of his bits of wisdom are still given today. -Iris Onks | ||
== Advertisements for Runaway Slaves in ''VA and SC Gazette'', 1737-1745 == | == Advertisements for Runaway Slaves in ''VA and SC Gazette'', 1737-1745 == | ||
