The Monroe Doctrine was issued during Monroe's seventh year as President. The first section of the doctrine explains that Russa, America and Great Britain began negotiating their different claims for land in the Northwest of North America. Furthermore, Monroe states that he believes that the Northwestern lands in America shouldn't be considered subjects for future colonization by European powers because America has a personal intrest in these lands and plans on expanding.
The second part of the doctrine states that America will not interfere with Europe and its colonies but remain neutral in these fairs. At the same time though, Monroe states that for those governments that have recently pronounced their independence; America acknowledges their independence and firmly believes that Europe should leave these newly free countries alone. Although America feels that Spain has no reason to oppress or control these new countries, America states that it will not interfere provided no change shall occur which will put America's safety at risk.
The next part of the Monroe doctrine states that Europe is still unsettled which can be seen by the several problems with Spain and Portugal. Monroe states that he believes Europe shouldn't interfere with internal problems or conflicts going on in other countries; a policy followed by America.
Sunday, October 21, 2007
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
LAD #7
Thomas Jefferson starts off his address by stating that he is proud to be the new ruler of young American nation. He is also states that he's grateful for his fellow citizens who elected him as president. Furthermore Jefferson states that throughout his term he will always look to the constitution as a source of wisdom.
In the second paragraph Jefferson urges that the nation needs to stay united with "one heart and one mind." Jefferson also states that polical parties don't divide our principles, they're just different opinions. Jefferson also demands that slavery and religious intolerance come to and end and he shows that the highly critized current government is fine because it's what has successfully kept the citizens free.
In the third paragraph Jefferson talks about how America should focus on itself and not what goes on in Europe, basically Jefferson states he wants to remain neutral. Jefferson goes on to say that the government is there to keep citizens from injuring eachother which at the same time allows citizens to do as they please and lets things run smoothly.
In the fourth paragraph Jefferson talks about his plan for the future like maintaining freedom, equality and neutrality for the nation, supporting trade, industrilization and agrictulture and supporting both the central government and states government. Jefferson concludes his inaunugral address by promising to do his duties as president according to what is best for the nation.
In the second paragraph Jefferson urges that the nation needs to stay united with "one heart and one mind." Jefferson also states that polical parties don't divide our principles, they're just different opinions. Jefferson also demands that slavery and religious intolerance come to and end and he shows that the highly critized current government is fine because it's what has successfully kept the citizens free.
In the third paragraph Jefferson talks about how America should focus on itself and not what goes on in Europe, basically Jefferson states he wants to remain neutral. Jefferson goes on to say that the government is there to keep citizens from injuring eachother which at the same time allows citizens to do as they please and lets things run smoothly.
In the fourth paragraph Jefferson talks about his plan for the future like maintaining freedom, equality and neutrality for the nation, supporting trade, industrilization and agrictulture and supporting both the central government and states government. Jefferson concludes his inaunugral address by promising to do his duties as president according to what is best for the nation.
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Christopher Columbus Response
Columbus day is a day where we can enjoy a day off from school or work in honor of Christopher Columbus' accomplishments. The majority of people believe that Christopher Columbus was a true hero, an honest and strong individual who through heroic actions discovered America while on an expedition to find a quick route to Asia. Yet this great, honest, strong and heroic image of Christopher Colombus is a common misconception. In reality Columbus was more of a villain then a hero. He was a deceitful, dishonest, cruel and merciless man who would stop and nothing to get that which he wanted.
Christopher Colombus' fallacious behavior can be seen when he stole prize money from one of his crew men and when, to bolster his own reputation, he lied about the amount of gold located at an island. This event occured when one of his men was the first to see and report the land now known as the Bahamas. According to spanish law, the crewmember was supposed to recieve prize money since he was the first to spot the land, yet Colombus dishonestly convinced Spain that he was the one to spot the island and so he in turn recieved the prize money. When reporting about the island, he also bolstered his reputation by lying about the amount of gold that was located at the island.
The scariest part of Christopher Colombus was his treatment of the natives in America. Since Colombus had claimed their was huge amounts of gold when there really wasn't but he still had to send something back to Spain to make up for his lies. So Colombus turned to slavery and unfair trading. Colombus ripped of the Arawak indians when trading and also went on slave raids. During slave raids, children and women were taken as slaves for sex and labor, many indians were also killed during the raids. After capturing slaves, Colombus and his men decided on the 500 best who were then sent to Spain, only 300 of the indians made the trip. Yet Colombus wasn't done yet, he then ordered everyone fourteen years and older to collect a set amount of gold. Once an indian would acquire this impossible amount, they were given a copper token. Those indians who didn't get the set amount of gold had their hands cut off and bled to death. In the end, Indians all around the area fled to get away from Colombus and his men, and if they're villages were raided, the babys were killed by their parents to save them from the cruelty of the Spanish.
As stated earlier, the heroic image of Colombus is a grave misconception. Colombus was not a hero, he was a false, extremely cruel and persistant villain who achieved fame and accomplishments through false reports and forced labor of the Arawak indians.
Christopher Colombus' fallacious behavior can be seen when he stole prize money from one of his crew men and when, to bolster his own reputation, he lied about the amount of gold located at an island. This event occured when one of his men was the first to see and report the land now known as the Bahamas. According to spanish law, the crewmember was supposed to recieve prize money since he was the first to spot the land, yet Colombus dishonestly convinced Spain that he was the one to spot the island and so he in turn recieved the prize money. When reporting about the island, he also bolstered his reputation by lying about the amount of gold that was located at the island.
The scariest part of Christopher Colombus was his treatment of the natives in America. Since Colombus had claimed their was huge amounts of gold when there really wasn't but he still had to send something back to Spain to make up for his lies. So Colombus turned to slavery and unfair trading. Colombus ripped of the Arawak indians when trading and also went on slave raids. During slave raids, children and women were taken as slaves for sex and labor, many indians were also killed during the raids. After capturing slaves, Colombus and his men decided on the 500 best who were then sent to Spain, only 300 of the indians made the trip. Yet Colombus wasn't done yet, he then ordered everyone fourteen years and older to collect a set amount of gold. Once an indian would acquire this impossible amount, they were given a copper token. Those indians who didn't get the set amount of gold had their hands cut off and bled to death. In the end, Indians all around the area fled to get away from Colombus and his men, and if they're villages were raided, the babys were killed by their parents to save them from the cruelty of the Spanish.
As stated earlier, the heroic image of Colombus is a grave misconception. Colombus was not a hero, he was a false, extremely cruel and persistant villain who achieved fame and accomplishments through false reports and forced labor of the Arawak indians.
Monday, October 1, 2007
LAD #7 Washington's Farewell Address
Washington wrote the Farewell Address after completing his second term as President. After completing his second term, the people wished for him to run again yet he refused. He stated that he wished to return to a calm and peaceful life. In the Farewell Address Washington warned that American citizens should avoid the rise of political parties claiming that parties would split the nation which contradicted his belief that national unity was extremely important for the success of the nation.Washington also advised America to continue a policy of isolationism in foreign affairs. Furthermore Washington said that America should try to remain neutral, not make allies or enemies. Washington also stressed the point that the constitution was an extremely important part of the United States and urged that people abide it's rules. In the Address, Washington also thanked the America people for the honors they conferred upon him and the many oppurtunities they gave him.
LAD #6
George Washington's Proclamation of Neutrality was a statement which created rules for America's actions towards the war that was currently going on in Europe. It stated that America would not intervene in the war by not taking sides with any of the warring nations, not in anyway aiding one of the warring nations and warned citizens that anyone who sold contraband, aided one of the nations or broke any of the other rules would be punished.
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