 |
| http://www.dontknowmuch.com/w p-content/uploads/2011/03/vctt8photo2.jpg |
Friday, November 16, 2012
LAD #14
LAD #14
In Lincoln's first inaguaral address he focuses mainly on the issue of slavery, which is an issue that causes much tension between the north and the south. Lincoln begins with how he isn't on a side of this matter and that he has no right to interfere with slavery in the south and it all rely's solely on the constitution. The constitution states that no person working in one state can be free of labor if the enter another state. This obviously applies to the laves that excaped from the south to the free north. Although he believes these problems may never be fully solved, he thinks that if the country splits over this issue it is going to end up being alot worse. He alsso stresses how important unity is and how it has exsisted in our country for a long time. He believes that states must interact with eachother for the mutal benefit of the country and succession of states may lead to anarchy. He stresses that all states must not be enemies and must all get along
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
LAD #13
LAD #13-
Calhoun's address focuses on the continuing issue of slavery. Although the 3/5ths compromise worked for a wile, Calhoun saw that over time it caused for the North to gain the upper hand and ultimately be able to control the entire government. He supports this by saying that all a political party needs to control the country is a majority vote in the senate and support from the majority of the states. Noting that, the country is just about ready to accept five new northern states into the country because of territorial expansion, and no new southern states. Calhoun believes that the import tariffs are also unfair because the not only favor the wealthy northern elite but they also make the north a prosperous sector that will attract more immigrants, which will through off the balance even more. Majorly, the slavery issue was causing a lot of problems and strife between the north an the south. The north saw it and unjust and immoral, but Calhoun says that it had been apart of the Southern social and economical status and if you take it away it will destroy the South. He says the only way the US will survive is that if the strong party, the north, is willing to give the south it's rights to gain newly inquired territory, return slaves, and cease agitation over the morality of slavery. This will cause the political situation to balance out and put less of a threat on any party of the country to succeed.
 |
| John C. Calhoun |
Calhoun's address focuses on the continuing issue of slavery. Although the 3/5ths compromise worked for a wile, Calhoun saw that over time it caused for the North to gain the upper hand and ultimately be able to control the entire government. He supports this by saying that all a political party needs to control the country is a majority vote in the senate and support from the majority of the states. Noting that, the country is just about ready to accept five new northern states into the country because of territorial expansion, and no new southern states. Calhoun believes that the import tariffs are also unfair because the not only favor the wealthy northern elite but they also make the north a prosperous sector that will attract more immigrants, which will through off the balance even more. Majorly, the slavery issue was causing a lot of problems and strife between the north an the south. The north saw it and unjust and immoral, but Calhoun says that it had been apart of the Southern social and economical status and if you take it away it will destroy the South. He says the only way the US will survive is that if the strong party, the north, is willing to give the south it's rights to gain newly inquired territory, return slaves, and cease agitation over the morality of slavery. This will cause the political situation to balance out and put less of a threat on any party of the country to succeed.
LAD #12
LAD #12-
Polk's war address explains the causes of the United States joining in war with Mexico. Originally Polk sent an envoy to negotiate peaceful solutions with the mexican government in order to a diplomatic solution to solve the problems surrounding the border disputes and the injustices of the mexican government against the United States. However, a revolution in mexico was reaching an all time high in a change of power and thinking about the diplomatic relations with the US. They choose to not accept nor delegate with America and and made no proposals or accepted any that delegated peace between the two nations. Instead, Mexico engaged in hostilities with the US, especially with the troops that were stationed between the two rivers, Rio del Norte and teh Nuces. When uncertainty of hostility between the two groups and many casualties from the American troops began to increase, Polk believed that the US was justified in declaring war.
 |
| President Polk |
Polk's war address explains the causes of the United States joining in war with Mexico. Originally Polk sent an envoy to negotiate peaceful solutions with the mexican government in order to a diplomatic solution to solve the problems surrounding the border disputes and the injustices of the mexican government against the United States. However, a revolution in mexico was reaching an all time high in a change of power and thinking about the diplomatic relations with the US. They choose to not accept nor delegate with America and and made no proposals or accepted any that delegated peace between the two nations. Instead, Mexico engaged in hostilities with the US, especially with the troops that were stationed between the two rivers, Rio del Norte and teh Nuces. When uncertainty of hostility between the two groups and many casualties from the American troops began to increase, Polk believed that the US was justified in declaring war.
Monday, November 12, 2012
LAD #11
 |
| http://www.americanhits.org/websites/Seneca/FrameSenecaFalls.htm |
The Declaration of Sentiments is a very good example of a person's liberties and rights to public respect. In some ways it is very similar to the Declaration of Independence, because it mentions the inalienable rights that everyone deserves. What is different about this is that in the Declaration of Independence it says that "all men are created equal" but in the Declaration of Sentiments it says that "all men and women are created equal." Just like the Declaration of Independence it says that the government must protect the rights of the people but it also mentions that the government and the society hasn't been doing a good job a protecting the rights of women. There is a list of grievances that expresses the injustices of the sexist acts towards women. The list includes denying women the right to vote and denying women an entrance into college. It ends with a list of resolutions including examples of women's equality to men.
Monday, October 29, 2012
LAD #10
LAD #10-
The Monroe Doctrine was from Monroe to congress stating that European nations were to colonize and interfere with the struggling nation of america. He mentioned that France and Great Britain both now had good relations with America and recognized it as a free and independent country. All three of the countries agreed that it was time for the European reign to end and that all the countries should focus their own domestic affairs instead of colonizing other countries and in return the US would not bother already bother already established european colonies in America. The main reason for this was to make sure that if an european nations tried to oppress America, that it would be seen as aggression and the US would act on that and the US would stand against them. With this Doctrine, the US was able to establish some of the earliest foreign policy and keep the dominating of the european countries to a low.
 |
| Monroe http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia /commons/thumb/f/f2/Jm5.gif/210px-Jm5.gif |
The Monroe Doctrine was from Monroe to congress stating that European nations were to colonize and interfere with the struggling nation of america. He mentioned that France and Great Britain both now had good relations with America and recognized it as a free and independent country. All three of the countries agreed that it was time for the European reign to end and that all the countries should focus their own domestic affairs instead of colonizing other countries and in return the US would not bother already bother already established european colonies in America. The main reason for this was to make sure that if an european nations tried to oppress America, that it would be seen as aggression and the US would act on that and the US would stand against them. With this Doctrine, the US was able to establish some of the earliest foreign policy and keep the dominating of the european countries to a low.
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
LAD #9
LAD #9-
Summary:
When Thomas Jefferson was accepted into presidency he wrote his first Inaugural Address. This address took place on March 4, 1801. In this address Jefferson accepts the duties he has been given and thanks the people for giving him this privilege and opportunity. He realizes it is a huge responsibility to become president of a rising nation, and says he will put in all that he can to help his country. When i doubt he will turn to the constitution for wisdom, guidance, and support.
Jefferson talks about how the people of the country will live under the constitution and follow what it says. He realizes that the government is run by the majority, but the needs of the minority must be heard as well. He strongly believes in freedom of expression, he states that those who do not have the same beliefs as the Federalists will be untouched and there beliefs will be accepted. Although some critics believe that a republic is weak, he believes it is the strongest of them all because it has support from the people. He vows to restore peace and harmony to the United States and believes that the nation should move forward with courage and confidence for their new republican government.
He is a strong believer in equal and exact justice to all men. He also believes in preservation of the general government and right of an election by the people. Some of his other beliefs include a well disciplined militia and honest payment of debts. These are some of his main principals and they would bring the nation into revolutions and reformation.
At the end of his address he asks the people to forgive him when he makes mistakes and he asks them for there trust and confidence in him as their leader. He says that he will step down as president when he feels he has done all he can for the nation, as did George Washington. Lastly he says he can bring peace and prosperity to the nation.
 |
| Thomas Jefferson http://www.hownow.org/images/google-jefferson.bmp |
Summary:
When Thomas Jefferson was accepted into presidency he wrote his first Inaugural Address. This address took place on March 4, 1801. In this address Jefferson accepts the duties he has been given and thanks the people for giving him this privilege and opportunity. He realizes it is a huge responsibility to become president of a rising nation, and says he will put in all that he can to help his country. When i doubt he will turn to the constitution for wisdom, guidance, and support.
Jefferson talks about how the people of the country will live under the constitution and follow what it says. He realizes that the government is run by the majority, but the needs of the minority must be heard as well. He strongly believes in freedom of expression, he states that those who do not have the same beliefs as the Federalists will be untouched and there beliefs will be accepted. Although some critics believe that a republic is weak, he believes it is the strongest of them all because it has support from the people. He vows to restore peace and harmony to the United States and believes that the nation should move forward with courage and confidence for their new republican government.
He is a strong believer in equal and exact justice to all men. He also believes in preservation of the general government and right of an election by the people. Some of his other beliefs include a well disciplined militia and honest payment of debts. These are some of his main principals and they would bring the nation into revolutions and reformation.
At the end of his address he asks the people to forgive him when he makes mistakes and he asks them for there trust and confidence in him as their leader. He says that he will step down as president when he feels he has done all he can for the nation, as did George Washington. Lastly he says he can bring peace and prosperity to the nation.
Monday, October 8, 2012
Columbus Blog #8
#8-
Although Columbus can be observed as a hero or a villain, I believe he has shown more characteristics as a villain. Columbus discovered America on accident, and I use the term discovered lightly. The Americas had already been inhabited for a while, prior to his arrival. When Columbus saw the natives his first thought was to enslave them and make them work for him. Through this many natives suffered and even died. Every time he conquered a new land he would kill many of the natives and sell others as slaves to other lands. He was also very self centered. Some of his critics have explained him as a "stubborn ego maniac". He believed that he was saving the souls of his captives by taking the natives out of their environment and sending them back to Spain. If Columbus hadn't discovered the America's, someone else would have with in 10 years. All though I can see why he is praised as a great hero, I believe that he could have went about discovering America more honorably and causing less destruction in the American history.
 |
| Christopher Columbus http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/ commons/5/5d/Christopher_Columbus.PNG |
Although Columbus can be observed as a hero or a villain, I believe he has shown more characteristics as a villain. Columbus discovered America on accident, and I use the term discovered lightly. The Americas had already been inhabited for a while, prior to his arrival. When Columbus saw the natives his first thought was to enslave them and make them work for him. Through this many natives suffered and even died. Every time he conquered a new land he would kill many of the natives and sell others as slaves to other lands. He was also very self centered. Some of his critics have explained him as a "stubborn ego maniac". He believed that he was saving the souls of his captives by taking the natives out of their environment and sending them back to Spain. If Columbus hadn't discovered the America's, someone else would have with in 10 years. All though I can see why he is praised as a great hero, I believe that he could have went about discovering America more honorably and causing less destruction in the American history.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)