Bradford+and+Edwards

Unit One/Quiz: Bradford/Edwards:

1. As Bradford came to America he was seeking freedom from persecution and to establish a democratic approach to government I agree and disagree with Bradfords envisions. Although Bradford was seeking freedom from persecution, it still persists today. Society deals with it everyday with racism or beliefs on religion. In my opinion, I think American society will always have this problem. Its just the way people are. As for our government, the people have the freedom to choose their representation when voting. We believe all people are equal and have the same rights just as Bradford wanted.

2. Jonathan Edwards used fear and guilt to motivate his people that he felt were drifting away from their puritan roots. I do not believe that our American leaders today use fear and guilt to movtivate the public what they see as true American life. Leaders today explain situations to the public and offer advice and suggestions to assist or solve their concerns. Edwards did opposite of that and his people became very distressed with him and thats why they were leaving their puritan roots based on what Edwards was telling them. Our leaders today speak with respect towards the people and consider their thoughts and opinions. Mabe if Edwards would have changed his method of motivation his people wouldn't have gone into distress and would have stayed with their puritan roots.

3. In my opinon Bradford would be a better model for an American leader. He seems more concerned about his people and their thougths. This would make the people more comfortable with him and his decisions considering he wanted freedom and did his best to do just that. Where Edwards just wanted to get the truth out not caring what he was doing to his people, and ignoring what the peole had thought. A leader is a good listener and hears out his people and takes their thoughts and concerns into consideration when making decisions that are vital to the people. Thats what I see as a good model for and American leader. One who cares about the people.