LAD # 8: Monroe Doctrine

In the Monroe Doctrine which was issued by James Monroe in 1823, he wrote on the issue of the United States in order to proclaim his opinion that the European powers should no longer be able to colonize the new American nation. In it, it first states that the U.S, along with Great Britain, and the Russian Empire have entered into negotiations about the 3 national claims to the northwestern territory of North America. The President, James Monroe expressed his beliefs. He believed that the results of such a negotiation would be that no European powers would rethink their decision to ever again colonize any part of North America because the United States was already beginning to expand into that area of land.
Another part of the Monroe Doctrine said that the United States believed Europe had been created within itself to make a tangling group of alliances and because of such alliances the United States would have to deal with this single handedly, and make their own alliances with the territories of South America; these American nations would appreciate that the United States keep themselves free from other interconnected alliances with any of the European powers too.
The Doctrine next deals with what of Europe still remained highly unsettled at the time with some clear examples of such problems being in Portugal and Spain, but the European powers did not see however, the inappropriateness of interfering on the Iberian Peninsula with great force! The United States reaffirmed that it would maintain its status as a neutral power in the European wars partially because they had taken advice from such praise worthy President Washington.
To finally close up all lose ends in the Monroe Doctrine, the States of the U.S.’s government believes that the governments of the South American and Spanish because of such distances apart and their large, yet relative strength should not take a hand in joining any colony or mother country ever again. As the United States of American continues to maintain its neutral policy’s and position between the European Countries, they would see a movement of European power to put more influence on South American countries greatly threatening American security and then would have to willingly respond, quickly and accordingly.

LAD # 7: Thomas Jefferson First Inaugural Address

In Thomas Jefferson’s first Inaugural address on March 4, 1801 he begins and ends his speech humbly. Jefferson tells his audience that the task is above his talents. He speaks of what a vital time it is in the country with the nation growing and prospering. Throughout Jefferson’s speech he makes mention to the Constitution. He tells the legislature that he will need their guidance in the decisions that lie ahead. The speech talks about Constitutional rights, such as free speech, and although Jefferson points out that the majority rules, he also believes the minority possess equal rights. Jefferson uses the words “harmony and affection” and believes that there can be differences of opinion not differences of principle.

Jefferson speaks of the need for courage and confidence in pursuing Federal and Republic principles and especially with regard to representative government.
Jefferson spoke of the vastness of the land and even made reference to the United States having enough room for the patriot’s descendants, up to the thousandth generation”.
Jefferson also speaks of running a government that allows people to regulate pursuits of industry. Basically he believed in capitalism. In closing Jefferson speaks of equal and exact justice for all, and the need for a well-disciplined militia. His Inaugural speech was his roadmap for his Presidency and he articulately painted an impressive picture.

LAD #6: Washington’s Farewell Address

It is time for a new election and the people must choose someone to represent them and give them their trust to express the public’s voice. Therefore I have come up with a resolution to decline me of the number of those who make these choices.
I beg you with this resolution to stay true as a citizen to your nation, and be supported by the conviction that the next step we make it compatible to our past as well as our future.
I see a rising sectionalism that must be done away with. With such great political factionalism in the country I urge all of you to unite for the good of the whole nation. Two political parties have developed from factions, such as the Federalists, and the Jeffersonian Republicans. As a federalist myself, I have strongly supported Hamilton’s plan for a central bank and other central economic based approaches while the Jeffersonian Republicans who are ant federalists have opposed the inherent and strong government that Hamilton’s plan stands for; And sides with the farmers over the city citizens. I could have foreseen that this intense political conflict who polarize the system of government and would be the largest issue in setting up a new form of one. We must continue to guide our country to a new set of rules that can represent both those for and those against Federal law.
We must avoid entanglements with our foreign super powers, especially those of Europe. We must fight to stay out of the wars between France and Britain, and both parties can account for the determination of ours to stay neutral. While the British might share strong ties to the Federalists, the Republicans insist upon the treaty of the United States, that they had already signed with the French in 1778. Therefore I must everyone that political leaning may drag the United States into this entanglement and fray.
We must preserve “political prosperity” through the whole morality of our nation, as well as our religion. This morality is “a necessary spring of popular government.” In the security of our own inalienable personal rights, which are the rights of us and are the “instruments of investigation in Courts of justice.” We must try hard not to indulge in the supposition. We must use whatever influence we have to refine education on the minds of structure and experience whether or not national morality can prevail in religious principle.

LAD #5: Washington’s Proclamation of Neutrality

When a war exists between high powered countries such as Austria, Prussia, Sardinia, Great Britain, and the United Netherlands against the French, it is required of us to take interest and in turn adopt a friendly and unbiased relationship toward both powers.
I declare a temperament of the U.S. to observe both powers respectfully and avoid all acts in which to intervene or tend to either side in any manner. There for, let it be known that any citizen in the act of aided either side should be rendered liable to punishment for violating the laws of the nation and have warned officers to go through with these penalties.
George Washington signed this Proclamation with his signature on the day of April 22 of 1793.

Political Cartoon #2: Rise It Will

1. Interpret the cartoon. What historical event/issue is being represented?
The cartoon is interpreting the destabilization of the colonies. It is showing how the pillars are starting to fall, despite the foundation being strong.
2. What is the message that the cartoonist is trying to convey? Which side of the issue does he support?
He is trying to support the concept that although the foundation is strong the pillars are falling. The pillars represent the members of the union and the author is showing how the states are not strongly bounded together. The author is showing how the Bill of Rights is weakening.
3. What effect(s) did this cartoon have on American History? What were the results of this issue being addressed?
The result of the issue being discussed was the dissention being created between the states. As the states began to distance themselves from each other- the scene was set for further unrest.