Reflection

Overall on this project, I have gained alot of useful information about American History. It definatly helped me understand more about the time period and what was going on. Most importantly, my person that I was studying (John Barry). I think having the project as a blog and on the internet was ALOT easier than typing, printing, etc.. I definatly like doing projects on the computer better than making them and wasting paper. I am proud of all that I accomplished throughout this assignment and I think my grade will be good.

~Stacey Kalamaras 702

Bibliography

US people -- Barry, John (1745-1803) September 13 2002 Naval History Center

Bibliography --Captain John Barry. May 2 2006 Navy Department Library

Commodore Barry Independence Hall Association July 4, 1995.

[J] Would I be friends with this person if he was still alive?

If Commodore John Barry was still alive, I would be friends with him. I would be friends with John Barry beause of his personality. He is a very strong leader and he knows how to take charge when he needs to. John Barry was a very important person in American History because he made a big difference for our country.

[I] 10 Vocabulary Words that relate to me

1.) Adventurous: disposed to seek adventure or to explore with the new and unknown.
2.) Demanding: requiring much time, effort, or attention.
3.) Patient: bearing pains calmly without complaint.
4.) wise: to have deep understanding.
5.) giving: having or showing assurance and self-reliance.
6.) leading: knows how to take charge.
7.) responsible: Being able to handle alot of work.
8.) merchantman: a ship used in commerce
9.) privateer: an armed private ship licensed to attack enemy shipping
10.) armament: the arms and equipment with which a military unit or military apparatus is supplied.

[H] What I did for a living

Basically, what I did for a living was start learning about life on the sea at a very young age, working hard at it while learning more and more, and take command over the US army and ships. I made all of my life goals and dreams come true by staying on task and focusing. I had all the support I can possibly get from my army and crew. Without their loyalty, I wouldnt be this popular in American History.
-John Barry

[G] My Birthplace and my lifestyle

I already stated before, that I am from Ireland.

Ireland is the third largest island in europe and it is the twentieth-largest island in the world. It is located to the north-west of continental Europe East of Ireland, separated by the Irish Sea, is the island of King Brittan. The population of Ireland is slightly over six million (in 2007) My lifestyle was mainly just fishing, sailing, exploring, commanding, and learning.

[F] Who were my foes?

Honestly, I didn'y have any "enemies" or "foes" in my life. Unless you count the people who did bad to our country. I guess you can consider them enemies. However, as a naval officer and commandore, I was just doing my job and getting rid of theese people. I was always a good person at heart and never tried to do bad. I had a loyal ship crew, a participating US Navy, and warm hearted people in my country.