LAD #19 Lincoln's 2nd inaugural address

No one knew at the time of Lincoln's second inaugural address that the civil war was nearing it's end. And at the same time Abe Lincoln's life was also near his end. In just over a month both events would follow through, Abe Lincoln would be dead, and the Civil war would be over. For only a first term Lincoln had a tough four years with a civil war that erupted at the beginning of his term, and continued even through to his second. Honest Abe was not well, finding it hard to sleep, he had also lost his young several two years earlier. So through out the entire speech a somber tone is cast around, from Lincoln's words. Lincoln describes a brief history of the war, how many tried to avoid it, but were unsuccessful, but also there were people out their who were trying to destroy the Union. Also the justification of the Emancipation proclamation, that the government had not every fully intervened with the issues surrounding slavery. Slavery was morally wrong, and that it was just that it was ended. To finish of his speech he talked about when the South joins the Union that it should be welcomed back with open arms. And no grudges should be kept.

Dred Scott case

Many had kept an eye on the Dred Scott v.Sanford case. This case was an issue that had been a frequent topic in the United States. Slavery, slavery had been rearing its ugly head for many years at that point. The president elect James Buchanan wanted to know of the outcome of this case, so he could put it into his presidential inauguration speech. there is no doubt that this case was a monumental one in its day. Never before had the supreme court grab the bull by the horns, trying to determine whether this case was right morally. And when chief justice Taney gave his opinion paper, based on the decision that would be determined in the courtroom. It was decided that Scott, even though free had absolutely no privileges that were given to American citizens. They had determined that they had no rights because they were not citizens, and stating this Scott should not have even had the chance to bring this before them. Taney also discussed that in the constitution there had been no separation of property and slaves. Regardless of the fact that Scott lived in a free statte he was still a slave. This case was truly a slump within U.S. history. But it is amazing how over the course of a few decades how the tides would change, and make Scott a hero.

Lincoln's Gettysburg Address

To start Abe Lincoln wrote his famous Gettysburg Address on his train ride to the battlefield. As we know now the battle of Gettysburg is considered the turning point of the war. Up until that point the CSA had been winning the battles, then they were pushing north. This battle is still the bloodiest battle in all American history, Americans fighting their brothers. Lincoln starts his address talking about the foundation which the United States had been founded. then continues to commemorate the fact that the war was fought on the hollow grand that they were standing on. The men that died at Gettysburg will never be forgotten, and what they were fighting for would never be forgotten. Regardless of the fact that their job had not been finished but they had given the greatest sacrifice, and that they would never be forgotten.

Lincoln's first inagural address

As imagined the primery topic of Abe Lincoln's first inagural was the South's succession from the United States. He also stated that the induvidual states should decide on their own whether they be slave, or free. And at this point he had no issue with slavery itself. And slavery was not  a concern of his at this time, his job was to preserve the Union, and he planned to bring the new CSA back to the Union. He did not want to use force to bring the south back, he wanted negotiations to bring them back. Going back to the issue of slavery, he did wish to protect free slaves, so that they would not be kiddnapped, and brought back into slavery. And Lincoln wanted to continue government instatusions in the south, like the post office, because he saw no reason to revoak them. To sum up Lincoln wanted everyone to remain calm, that all would be brought back to normal. And the turbulance would soon settle.

The Clay Compromise Measures LAD #13.

John Calhoun was extremely outspoken Washington personality, that butted heads on many issues. He was a typical southerner, who had a large amount of money, and believed that slavery was not only for the south, that it should continue to spread.Calhoun spread the word about the importance of balance that needed to be achieved between the states.  Calhoun even states that the work down to prevent the country from spiting up was admirable. This issue was a growing topic, almost a pandemic. But then he becomes so bold to say that the North had more control within the government. And he relates this to the new territories being admitted into the U.S. that the power will become unbalanced, with the North having the most control. The North also had been industrializing, which would totally ruin the south. The incoming immigrants would stay in the North, because that is were the best jobs would be, the pollution would be great. The sum up is that the North, and the South would have to balance out, to benefit the entire country.

LAD #12

James Polk is often known as one of the hardest working presidents ever. He is also know for the expansion of the country during his presidency. In 1846 Polk delivered a message congress explaining the situation that the United States was, at the current time with Mexico. The United States had been fighting a war with Mexico the U.S. then tried to negotiate with Mexico, but they had ignored the U.S.  Polk then goes into detail about the attempt, he had sent an American diplomat, who was not allowed to meet with the Mexican general. Then Polk explains how this is what made going to war with Mexico unavoidable,and it was the last "straw". He then asked congress to help the war effort,by sending aid.

LAD #11.

For the final document, which was written by Elizabeth Katy Stanton, and signed July,19th 1848. The basis of the document was from the Declaration of Independence written some sixty odd  years earlier. But instead of protesting the king, which was done in the original declaration, this declaration protested the government showing their unhappiness. God had entitled that men and women be equal, and that the United States was not truly a free country if women were not granted the right to vote, among other legal issues. A list was then created to show the issues that they had with the current society. In the end one hundred people signed the declaration, some of which were men. This would be a milestone for women's rights, however women would not earn the right to vote until well after the turn of the century.

LAD #10 - Monroe Doctrine

The Monroe Doctrine is considered a shining moment in the presidency of James Monroe. Even tough he did not write it, John Quincy Adams sis, his secretary of state.James Monroe was president during the era of good feelings, a period after the war of 1812 that was a build up of nationalism. This documents basis which was delivered by Monroe was that if any European power came into the western hemisphere the United States would intervene. And that the citizens of the U.S. were Americans not colonists. This new policy would be adapted and kept for years to come, thus making the U.S. the "protector" it is today. 

LAD #9

Thomas Jefferson's inaugural speech, was a truly humble speech, which fit his character for being a person that believes in the people. That is what separates him, from the other leaders of the United States thus far. Jefferson is very happy with his victory and graciously thank the American people for voting for him. He also talks about tolerance, not for other races, but other religions. He also talks about political parties, and how they are here, and we have to tolerate them to, because we are one large country that has to deal with one another. That is a large portion of his speech, the work that needs to be accomplished amongst the two parties, Which world make for a better U.S. Jefferson also conveys to the people that it is important for them to exercise their rights to make the country what they want. The speech then goes on to tell te people that he won't shrink from his responsibility, as president. which ends a truly groundbreaking speech.

Columbus Blog #8.

Why would we want to celebrate a man who was not only a fraud, but a flat out jerk? Now speaking for myself, but I'm sure that many would follow, is that I do not like jerks, so why should we celebrate the achievements of one? Today we give Christopher Columbus credit for finding modern day America. But what about the natives? they had been here for thousands of years and called this their home. So didn't they find America? Well if not the Natives than Americus Vespucius, who gave his name to the land. The first place that Columbus landed is the modern day Bahamas, and then moved on to Cuba. Over the course of his first voyage he kidnapped several dozens of natives, and brought them back to Europe. Over the course of his lifetime he made four voyages across the ocean. And with his voyages over, he brought disease over, and would wipe out the natives. He also further opened the gate to more explorers which brought more explorers to the new world, thus hurting the natives home even more. I would graciously give my day off up so that we won't recognize Columbus, and personally i still do not appreciate his accomplishments. Unfortunately there aren't two sides to this pancake.

Republican Motherhood

1).  Women turned from aristocratic "baby sitters" to the backbone of the revolution. They were needed to change into a more hands on position. Unlike previous times when women did not even care for their children, they had to care for their kids, husband, and other responsibilities added during the revolution.

2). Regardless of this new roll taken on by women, they had to deal with the stresses that came with the new work.  And much was expected from them, their responsibilities could easily become overwhelming. Other downsides are the start to many biased views that would carry on for years after.

3). This is important time period for the american woman. This being because they gained many responsibilities, and were the driving force behind the revolution. And there is no doubt that with out women it would have been hard to win this war.

Republican Motherhood blog

  1).  The background of the this art piece depicts a lavish lifestyle. This becomes obvious with the lavish pink couch, and corner of a fancy picture frame.

  2).  The center of the this painting is the little boy dressed in the blue, with the pink bow around his waist.  I say this because the lighting is much brighter on him, and darker on the mom, and other child. The mother can is portrayed as a Republican rather than as a aristocrat, this can be seen through the fact that she is with her kids, instead of a nanny, or helper with her kids.

3). Her kids seem to value their relationship within their mom. Unlike many portraits of the time they seem to be close, and the there is a warmth of the picture.

4). It shows that she is a caring mother, who loves her children.

LAD: Federalist #10

1.  Why are factions so difficult to eliminate?

 It is hard to break them up because they are a highly focused group with one goal in mind. They meet secretly, and like said before they are dedicated for their cause. Many of the leaders within the new government were a part of factions.

2.  If factions cannot be removed then how can they be controlled?

 Madison says within federalist 10 that the way to kill a faction is to cut off its supply of liberty, but that would defeat the purpose of the country. But he also said that the factions would have to be constantly checked, and watched. He acknowledges that they cannot get rid of the factions, but that they need to find ways to get around them.

Blog #4 - Revolution Article

1). Many of the founding fathers purposely shaped their legacy. George Washington issued a Biographer, he provided him with housing, and gave him a year to work on it. He also provided the biographer with stories to actually write about.

2). Washington, never acknowledged the men that ought in the revolution, other than his officers. And he never commemorated them after the fact.

3). Six times as many men died in the civil war, than died in the revolutionary war.

4). The revolutionary war took a toll on the British. Most soldiers died on the voyage to the colonies.

5). Over a hundred thousand British loyalists were exiled, or 5%.

"LAD #3: Declaration of Independence."

1. Democratic principles-
All men have the same rights, that cannot be revoked by any measure. If the system of government that has been set up does not agree with others it can be removed, and it can be changed through time. But this government should remain through small events.


2.list a handful of grievances
The King has kept armies in the colonies during times of peace

The King does not allow other us to trade with other countries.

The King has not allowed for trials by jury.

3. The conclusion
We have tried unsuccessfully to reason with the British, and now we have united, and are ready to be our own united states that will not be associated with the crown. It is official that the we are independent states.

Trial of John Peter Zenger (1735)

1. Who was John Peter Zenger?
John Peter Zenger was a printer, editor, and journalist originally form Germany, he then settled in New York City. It was he who wrote The New York  Weekly Journal.


 2. What was the controversy over his charges? 
He was imprisoned for Libel,  or poking fun of the governor. He was expressing his opinion of the situation through words. And that is what he was imprisoned for.

3. What influence did his case have on American governmental tradition?
This case is what pushed to create freedom of the press in our constitution. And give the press the opportunity to voice their opinion about current affairs. 


4. What is the lasting significance of his trial? 
Without this case, then it is very possible that we wouldn't have freedom of the press today, which greatly effect our opinions, and even the way our government runs. without the slander that is thrown at it during certain situations they would have a hard time getting back on track. this right makes it easier for the government to see what the people think.

#1 Mayflower compact and fundamental orders of Connecticut

1) What concepts are included in the Mayflower Compact?
The point of the Mayflower conflict is talking about establishing their new home, and how they will do it. They will create some form of government, and come together. It is very much a contract, or code to be followed.

2) How does the Mayflower Compact reflect and attachment to both the "Old" and "New" worlds?
It is still attached to the old world, through religion. They are still very close to God, and continue to show respect towards the Old world. Yet They all agree to follow new rules, which have been set into place, which fits the New world characteristic. 


3) How did the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut differ from the Mayflower Compact?

The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut are much more specific on how their system of government will run. And is basically a document setting up a local government. Where as the Mayflower compact is more of a contract, which the new settlers would have to follow while living in the new settlement. 

4) What prompted the colonists of Connecticut to take this approach to government, i.e.: use of a written Constitution?
Colonists that were not happy with the colony that was set up in Massachusetts, and they wanted their own place in which to live, and govern. They then drafted this order to enact, and to preserve this way of life in which they wished to live. 


5) In what significant way(s) does the Fundamental Orders reflect a fear of and safeguard against the usurping of power by one person or a chosen few?
The new Connecticut colony had many laws in place to prevent such cases to occur, and disrupt them. No one could just nominate townspeople, they would have to go through a court to be approved for the job. When it came time to vote, they had a voting method that used paper to vote, and whomever had the most papers for them won. The governor had to be from an approved church, and would be chosen every two years.

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