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.