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.