The US gained its independence on the 4th of July of 1776. During this time the world's economic system was based on commerce. Hence the author choosing to portray Minerva, the goddess of commerce, for a painting about America's independence. Commerce was key to a country's economy and in order to succeed in being an independent country. Also, one can see the ship that is painted in the picture's background.
On the other hand, wisdom was key to the formation and success of an independent nation. Minerva was also the goddess of wisdom. The country needed the wisdom to decide how to run themselves, make their own laws, and create a government.
Minerva was also the goddess of crafts. Crafts represented tradable goods that could impulse the country's economy. A successful country was one that was able to produce elaborate goods that had added value to them: instead of just exporting primary goods. Therefore, crafts were key for a successful and strong economy.
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A). Spanish Settlements in Texas
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They are all Spanish settlements that date back to the 1700s
Benjamin Franklin created the Junto, also known as the
Leather Apron Club, in 1727 in Philadelphia. Its purpose was to debate
questions of morals, politics, and natural philosophy. It also aimed to
exchange knowledge of business affairs. Apart from this, the Junto was also a
charitable organization that made a subscription public library of the members’
own books. The group was made of Benjamin Franklin’s close friends. It
originally had 12 members who had various occupations and backgrounds but
sharing the same spirit and desire for mutual improvement.
