LAD #21 Carnegie's Gospel of Wealth

After the Civil War there was a time of great economic growth. Andrew Carnegie was a very wealth business man who emerged during this time. His wealth came from supplying railroads, which was increasingly popular. Carnegie went on to create the "Gospel of Wealth" this basically how a capitalistic society is beneficial for big businesses. Carnegie was referred to by a robber baron by some, he suggests that the gap between the rich and poor was a result of big business and was better than if everyone shared equal wealth. He claims that robber barons better the economy by contributing to social programs. He talks about primogeniture where the flow of cash is allowed but wealth is transferred to the first born son. Carnegie expresses the need for the big businessman to contribute to funding which will help the lower classes. Carnegie lived by these rules, funding many libraries in the nation.

LAD #20 Emancipation Proclamation

The Emancipation Proclamation states that all slaves in rebelling states are now free according to the Union. This was not enforceable by the North because the North no longer had power over the South, but it was an extreme insult to the South. The Proclamation ended by listing the exact states in which slaves were freed, they include: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas and Virginia but it excluded New Orleans.

LAD #19 Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address

Lincoln began his address by referring to his first, and how he stated that the country was on the brick of war and he was going to do everything in his power to avoid one. He then went on to state that since they are in a civil war all he can promise is that, he will try his best to resolve the issue and preserve the union. Lincoln talks about slavery and how God will determine whether it is moral or not by the victor of the war, along with stating other issues between the North and South. He closes by praying for lives that have been lost in the war and for peace.

LAD #18 Dred Scott Decision

In 1857 there was the case of Dred Scott v Sanford where the court ruled in favor of Sanford. Roger B. Taney sided with this opinion after he took all matters into account. James Buchanan heard that the decision for the case had been made and used his concoctions to find out what it would be, he later supported the decision in his inaugural address. He thinks that someday slavery will be resolved. Taney thinks that all free African-Americans were not citizens and therefore can't sue the American court of law. This case also concluded that the Missouri Compromise was unconstitutional.

LAD #17 Sojourner Truth's "Ain't I a Woman"

Sojourner Truth beings by comparing herself to a white women, she compares and contrasts the differences in their roles. She goes on to say that white women are treated with kindness and resepect but society doesn't treat black women in that manner. She then denounces men for believing that women can't have the same rights because Jesus was a male. She says that Christ was brought into the world by a woman, quoting "If the first woman God ever made was strong enough to turn the world upside down all alonethese women together ought to be able to turn it back, and get it right ids dup again!".

LAD #16 Frederick Douglass' 5th of July Speech

In his speech Frederick Douglass explain what independence really means to an African American Slave in America. He goes on to say that not all men are created equal and not all men are free. He expresses his distress that blacks don't have the same rights and freedoms as whites do, therefore on the Fourth of July blacks have nothing to celebrate. He ends his speech by wishing that everyone black or white will be granted the same civil rights.

LAD#15 Gettysburg Address

Lincoln begins with his famous line "Fourscore and seven years ago". He then goes on to talk about the founding father and the establishment of the United States. He then goes on to say that the Unites States is great because all men are created equal, and that the us was put to test with the civil war. Following he says that many lives were lost and that the nation would deduce the land in Gettysburg to the people who fought and perished in the war. He wanted to make sure that the men who died fighting in this war didn't not die in vain. It was important that Lincoln that the people did not die without making an immersion on the people of America. Then stating that the United States will have to work hard to preserve the Union.

LAD#14 Lincoln's First Inaugural Address

In 1861 Lincoln gave his first inaugural address. He started by stetting that he doesn't want to interfere with slavery in the United States. Lincoln goes on to state that he has taken an oath to "preserve, protect and defend the United States Constitution" he made this very clear to the South.  Lincoln claimed that he doesn't want to use force against the south unless it was necessary, stating that if the south took up arms against the government that they will then be meet by force. Next Lincoln goes on to saying that the South is under the Constitution because they approved it. He follows this with saying that he supports protecting slavery in sates where it already exists but not in states where it doesn't exist, stating that the Fugitive Act will be enforced under his presidency. Lincoln concludes that he hopes the North and South find peace.

LAD #12 Calhoun

Calhoun went to the Senate to discuss an issue that was threading the unity of America, slavery. The 3/5 Compromise seemed fair to balance powers in the North and South. However the North soon gained representation and thus gained power. Calhoun believed that if one faction were to gain complete control as they needed to do was have majority of states and population in the Senate. The North was going to gain 5 new states, while the South was not going to gain any; thus leading to an unbalance in power between the North and the South. Calhoun also claimed that the tariffs were only benefitting the North leading the wealthy northerners to gain power at the expense of southern farmers. The North also attracted immigration which helped the North to gain power. Slavery was felt to be immoral by the North while the South saw it necessary for their economy and if removed would drastically hurt them. He also said that the only way the South could get power back as if the North lent power back by giving them the rights to represent newly acquired territory and return fugitive slaves, if this was accomplished the threat of secession would dramatically reduce.

LAD #12 Polk

The document starts by stating the tensions between the United States and Mexico. Then goes on to claim that they had tried to resolve the issues with the neighboring country, Mexico, by sending American envoy, John Siddle. Siddle wanted to diplomatically resolve boarder disputes and hostilities committed upon American citizen by the southern boarder. But, the Mexican government refused to talk with Siddle and thus proceeded to display violence toward American soliders in Nuces and Del Norte in Texas. This region was then annexed in 1836. Since 16 United States troops were killed during the confrontation with Mexico, President Polk decided that this was cause to go to war with Mexico.

LAD #11: Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments

The Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments mocks the Declaration of Independence, but this time it was for the Independence of women, written by feminists. The declaration starts out saying that "all men and women are created equal" resembling the Declaration of Independence. The document then goes on to list the grievances which not coincidently are similar those of the colonists. Similarities consisted f political self determination, and property ownership, while differences consisted of things like marriage laws. At the end of the document it unique in the aspect that the women are going to resolve these issues by appealing to the popular opinion and common sense in order to achieve their rights. Another thing that sent the document aside was that it ended in a list of possible options for the goals to be achieved.

LAD #10 Monroe Doctrine

1.The establishment of the Monroe Doctrine showed that the people were very confident in not only their country but their military as well, stating that European nations can no longer colonize in the Western Hemisphere. It also perspective to remain with non-interference with any internal concerns of the any of the foreign.

2.  HIs hope was to establish the United States as the main power in the Western Hemisphere.

3. To retrain from any interference of trade between Europeans, and to remain in good relations or friendly relations with other nations to ensure a happy and peaceful future.

LAD #9: Columbus

Columbus Blog 

Christopher Columbus may have killed many Native Americans and wreaked havoc on the just discovered “New World," to a greater degree Columbus brought great steps for man-kind, making it so he should be remembered as a hero. People wanted to know what was out in the world, and they wanted a new route to Asia for the Spice Trade. Christopher Columbus took that challenge and traveled westward, when he hit America, mistakingly  calling the Natives, Indians believing he had landed in Asia. After realizing it was in fact America and not Asia, trade between the New World and the Old flourished. Mercantile colonies were set up which allowed the global economy to be boosted. The New World contained new natural resources which increased allowed for the economical boom. Although Columbus killed many Native Americans, and disease killed even more, his great accomplishment of discovering the new world, makes him a hero. If he and not discovers the new world, life would be very different today. 

LAD #8 Thomas Jefferson's First Inaugural

Thomas Jefferson announces in his first Inaugural Address many things beginning with the fact that the task is above his talents. He is very modest and hopes that the American people will give him guidance and support. He then says that unity us vital for the survival and prosperity of the nation where people can have different views and opinions, but still have then based around the same principles. He also talks about the importance of religious tolerance and where an error of opinion may be tolerated as well. Additionally, he mentions equality of citizens based not on birth right, but on actions. Then, he goes on to discuss improving America economically by strengthening the military, agriculture, and commerce. He also talks about the importance of civil liberties including the rights mentioned in the first amendment. He concludes by saying that he will advance obediently and will step down if the people wish it.

LAD #7 Washington's Farewell Address

In Washington’s Farewell Address, he states that he will no longer be continuing on to another term of presidency and then continues to list important ideas that America should take note of. He voices his opinion to avoid a party system for it will create internal tension and makes the country vulnerable to corruption. He also states that he wants that U.S to stay neutral and not to make enemies or allies. Washington also goes on to saying that he believes a strong central government will hold the states together along with splitting the power of the governments between the federal and state governments. Another idea that Washington clams is that an overly strong military will threat their liberty and refrain from one. Finally, Washington thanks the American citizens for doing him the honor of leading the United States.

LAD #6 Washington's Proclamation of Neutrality

Washington began to reference the war between Austria, Prussia, Sardinia, Great Britain, and the United Netherlands against France and goes on to explain that America has adopted a policy of neutrality. He then warns the citizens of the US that acting against the policy thus considering that citizens reliable to punishment for not following the policy. Lastly, he states that any citizen that goes against the proclamation will not be protected by the United States and that officers have the right to prosecute anyone suspected of going against it.  

Republican Motherhood Blog

Republican Motherhood Blog

1)     What role did the Revolutionary War play in the transformation of housewifery to Republican Motherhood?

The revolutionary war gave women more responsibility in society. They were now counted in to develop the american youth and teach them to be good law abiding citizens. They also were now relied on to provide a basic education for their children. For this to happen they needed to have a basic education themselves. 

2)     What were the consequences of Republican Motherhood on women?

Women for the first time had expectations that they had to live up to. For the first time they were responsible to make sure that their children were well educated and good people overall. This put a lot of pressure on women during this time period.

3)    What is the significance of the ideology of Republican Motherhood as a stage in the process of women’s socialization?

Women were becoming more important to society. The men relied on the women to develop the children to be well mannered, educated people. This was very important to the men because they wanted a good future for the country.

This photo is set in what seems to be a house of an upper-class family. The women is in the center of the picture. This is significant because it shows that the women is the "center" of the family. It represents the fact that her role in the family is vital and that without her, the children wold never amount to anything in life. This women is "republican" because it seems like she is relied on to raise the children. Her sons are exhibiting good behavior. This is probably because the mother has raised them in such a way that they value showing good behavior. There is a significance to the positioning of the women's arm in the picture arm is around her child showing that she has had a crucial role in raising the child, and that she cares deeply for him as well.

Revolution Article Blog

5 Things I learned:

1. John Adams, who played a major part in the revolution had doubts that the war would have a distorted history and he would be forgotten.
2. Parson Weems wrote a biography about George Washington which was so skewed it made Washington seem like Moses, leading his people out of captivity.
3. The Continental  Army was very brutal. So many British prisoners were being killed that the commander had to issue an order “to retrain the disorderly manner of slaughtering…the prisoners”.
4. The British were equally was brutal. A continental soldier had a 10% chance of dying in any battle but had only a 50-50 chance of surviving if taken as a prisoner.
5. Six times as many people died in the civil war as in the revolutionary war, causing the severity of the war to be under minded.
   

LAD #3 Declaration of Independence

1. Democratic Principles:

The Declaration of Independence stares that “all men are created equal," it also states that all men have the right to “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness”. It also explains that the government should support mans god given rights, and if the government doesn't support those rights, then the people have the right to rebel and remove it. 

2) Grievances:

• The king has forbidden his governors to pass laws.
• The king is taxing the colonies without their consent.
• The king has forced the colonies to cut off trade with several parts of the world.
• The colonies are not allowed to create their own laws.
• Depriving the people of the benefits of a trial by jury.

3)Conclusion:

The colonies were now free from the rule of the British Empire and were able to create their own laws and governments. They had the rights that any free state would have which includes the ability to declare war and form alliances as they wish. 

LAD#2 Trial of John Peter Zenger

Trial of John Peter Zenger (1735)

1. Who was John Peter Zenger? John Peter Zenger was a German who came to America in 1710. William Bradford, printer of New York Gazette to him in an apprenticeship. He became the printer and editor of New York Weekly in 1733 where he, expressed his opinion against newly formed policies established by Governor William Cosby. Who then was arrested due to Cosby for accounts of seditious libel.       2. What was the controversy over his charges? Talk about Hamilton's defense. There was a lot of controversy with Zenger’s chargers and not what in fact he did or didn’t do. The prosecution claimed that Zenger’s newspapers didn’t include the truth from evidence. While Hamilton stated that the papers were libel unless they were stating false evidence. Hamilton admitted that Zenger did in fact publish the offensive stories about Governor Cosby, but unless the stories were untrue then Zenger cannot be charge with libel and found guilt.       3. What influence did his case have on American governmental tradition? The case had a major influence on American governmental tradition. Lawyers could not argue that if something was the truth then it could not be charged as libel. It also set a precedent that jury could nullify a judge’s decision.       4. What is the lasting significance of his trial? Explain.

Lasting significance of this trial is that it set many precedents in America law. The standard of freedom of the press was set which is one of the fundamental values in which the United States of America was built off of. 

LAD #1 The Mayflower Compact

 The Mayflower Compact



1) What concepts are included in the Mayflower Compact?

Some of the concepts of the Mayflower Compact include the creation of a type of majority rule government. This government rules for the general good of the colony and explains the mother country and king would have full obedience for the people of the colonies.

2) How does the Mayflower Compact reflect and attachment to both the "Old" and "New" worlds?

The laws which were included in the Mayflower Compact were similar to the “Old” world; in fact many of the laws were taken from Britain. The Mayflower Compact also establishes “New” world influences due to their government which is different from the governments of the “Old” world.

3) How did the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut differ from the Mayflower Compact?
                The Mayflower Compact and Fundamental Orders of Connecticut differ in their sense of permanence. The Mayflower Compact was established to keep the people of the colony in line until a permanent set of laws was created. The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut on the other had were set up to be permanent laws, and attempted to create a constitution for Connecticut.
4) What prompted the colonists of Connecticut to take this approach to government, i.e.: use of a written Constitution?
                The colonists of Connecticut desired one government to rule the colony so they were unified rather than, a government for each down. In order to do this, the colony needed to set up a strong government with a set of stable laws in which the colonist could live by.
               
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 Fundamental Orders is clearly influenced by the fear of an uprising and one person coming to power, to minimize this fear the Fundamental Orders created a democratic government. This government included a system of voting and courts, in which a basic form of checks and balances would be applied to ensure that no one man would have too much power.