Monument Dbq Analysis

The purpose of many monuments is to honor and protect the legacy of some of America's greatest heroes. Kirk Savage in the book Monument

From Trajan’s Column, completed in 113 AD, to the statue of Christopher Columbus in Easton, Pennsylvania, monuments and memorials have been a significant element of celebration and honor throughout history (Source B). Though monuments are typically meant as a symbol of honor, recent controversy over statues dedicated to Confederate leaders and generals has sparked the debate over how to choose subjects to memorialize, and the actual development of these memorials. When considering what or who to honor, one must also consider the subjects impact on history, ensuring that it is positive. In creating memorials and monuments, groups and agencies should examine the historical significance of the events or persons they wish to memorialize, and the

Do I want to take my chance again, of getting sick, close to dying, the cold days, maybe, but no I don’t. I will finish out my time, and then take my time to resign. Wouldn’t you, don’t you want to be with your family, and healthy and in better hands. I mean I love George Washington but being in my Wife’s care, is just better in my case. We went times with no food, barely wearing any clothes, no shoes, just weapons to fight. Ok, but really, two real reason why I would leave is that I want to be with my family helping out farming, and getting the health that my kids need, when they’re sick or when they need something. The other reason why I would want to resign is that I don’t want to be in a place where I’m not supplied where I’m basically on my death bed because I’m freezing and starving to death. Being with my family is so important and me being healthy and not starving and not close to dying, and in my case, these are the really good reasons why I should go home.

Valley Forge was a place where George Washington and his troops spent the harsh winter of 1777 and trained. I would have left Valley Forge because many people died, more were sick, and everyone was miserable. As stated in the Estimates of Illness and Death at Valley Forge (Doc A), about 50% of the people there got sick and about 32% of the people there died! That is about 4,000 that were sick and 2,500 people that died. As shown in the engraving of the Committee of Congress at Valley Forge (Doc B), you can see just how poorly the men at Valley Forge are doing (they are the men on the right side), you can see that some of them have no shoes, their clothes are falling apart, they aren't well fed, and they are poorly armed. George Washington is

The position of a monument is very important because the purpose of it, is to recreate events wether its devestating, or upbring. Therefore, the making a monument stand, sit, knee, tells three different stories. Like in source B, the photography of Christopher Columbus, Columbus is standing

George Washington and the rest of the soldiers need you at Valley Forge even though we all are suffering from illness. This all started on “December, the year of 1777”(Doc. A). That is when we had first arrived at Valley Forge and how all this have started. We are “not far from Philadelphia which is 18 miles away”. Will I quit and give up fighting? When I state the word ‘quit’, the correct meaning that is used in this situation is either you’re going not going to re-enlist after the time is up. There are both many valid reasons to re-enlist and not to. But, I have chosen to re-enlist. After all, us getting here in the first place is what we had signed up for. I did not come here to give up just yet.

In December 1777 George Washington and his troops arrived at Valley Forge. Valley Forge was 18 miles away from Philadelphia. Soldiers, barely surviving without the proper resources. They were sick, hungry,and cold. So the question is: If I had the choice would I re-enlist? I would not re-enlist for three reasons.Lack of supplies, the loss of soldiers, and that we needed inspiration. Also while in the army soldiers probably thinking “Will I make it out alive?”

Monuments are a way of remembering the past and either honoring or celebrating a person or event. Monuments can teach people and help to preserve a memory or spread awareness. Furthermore, when a group or agency wants to memorialize an event or person and create a monument there are factors it should consider, such as the location, the monument itself and the significance.

Statues are typically large and may cover a fair amount of space, plaques are small-scaled, even though they are not as big as statues they still achieve their purpose which is to make people see it and remember. In the making of a memorial agencies should work with the space they have and not try to overpower it. As Maya Lin said, “I wanted my design to work with the land, to make something with the site, not to fight it or dominate it” (Source G). The memorial should stand out but not overshadow the setting.

In order for a monument to get a greater value of importance the placement of the monument is crucial. The placement of a monument is not only important because of how populated a place is but also the relation between the place and the monument. Even the smallest consideration to detail can make a difference in the awe a monument inspires. For example, Source G states “The vietnam veterans

Many people enjoy monuments, but they are unaware of the controversial issue involved. Most agencies or groups have the right intentions of constructing a monument, but do not realize the public opinion of the case. Monuments intend to recognize a person, place, or event. When you think about a monument, you would most likely think about the memorial informing people of something significant in history. It is not the intention to bring the entire history lesson about the subject, but doing so would shame it. Although monuments are intentionally made in commemoration, some do not express the whole truth and some are absolutely meaningless.

      A main thought that should be considered is the location of the monument. The whole point of a monument is to memorialize an important person or situation. Sometimes two monuments that have been assembled for entirely different reasons, so they should stay in separate locations as well. As stated in Source C, Downes says,"I have to admit: Mount Rushmore bothers me. It was bad enough that white men drove the Sioux from hills they still hold sacred; did they have to carve faces all over them too?"  The author is mad because it was a symbol of disrespect placing these two monuments close to each other. Mount Rushmore is close to the site of which the statue of Crazy Horse is located, and the author makes a point. It is not honorable for one giant monument to overshadow a monument such as Crazy Horse, they are both supposed to stand out and be honored. This can also be seen vise-versa, some people are only there to see Mount Rushmore and not run into Navajo Indians selling different crafts. If the

When you begin the process of placing a monument/memorial there are many things to keep in mind when doing so; such as, materials, size, and location. The size of a monument always matters because of what people will think. If people think that the monument is oversized, it could come off as obnoxious, and if they feel as if its too small people may be offended. Size is always very important. Another thing to have in mind when constructing a monument is where it is located; placing it in an inappropriate spot will affect the business, and it will more than likely also possibly offend people. What you put on a monument will determine its future, good or bad, so it is imperative to verify the information about the event/person being memorialized,

Monuments are used to memorialize and honor moments, individuals and events of the past. Some monuments do this better than other monuments. In creating a monument there are three essential factors a group or agency should consider to make the monument as effective as possible: location, design features, purpose and backstory. Why these factors? Location and design factors play a massive role in the reception the monument will receive, based on its environment, size and looks a monument will be perceived differently. The purpose and backstory are the two single most important factors to consider in creating a monument. The monuments history, its reason, is the reason just? Is the purpose proper? Does it accurately memorialize the subject? All these questions come with the purpose and backstory of a monument.