LAD #8 Monroe Doctrine

During President Monroe’s seventh annual message to Congress in December of 1823 he expressed the Monroe Doctrine. This doctrine concerns the foreign affairs of the United States. The doctrine states that European powers will no longer colonize the United States. The doctrine also states that the US did not interfere in the affairs of the nations colonizing the west, Spain and Portugal. The document then goes on to say that the United States wants to stay neutral in conflicts and will not interfere in European affairs. The doctrine also says that the United States will not attack newly independent nations. The doctrine then states that the United States would not become involved in the time of unsettlement occurring in Europe. In the last paragraph it states that each country has its own political system and that it is impossible to change them. The United States plans to follow its own policy and it expects other powers to follow their own policies.
The doctrine makes the point on foreign affairs, stating that the United States does not want to become involved and wants to avoid conflicts when possible.

LAD #7 Jefferson’s Inaugural Address

Jefferson opens his speech saying that he is grateful to have been elected as president. He then goes on to say that. He then is humble as he says that he is not fully ready for the responsibilities of presidency. He states that he will use the help of both the people and his cabinet during his presidency. He says that he will use the constitution as a reference to find resources of wisdom, of virtue, and of zeal on which to rely under all difficulties. He then says that all the people of the United States must unite under the law and for the common good. He states that all the people are equal and have the same rights under the constitution. He goes on to say that he believes that the republican form government is the strongest because every man has a say in the government. Furthermore, Jefferson believes that the people must embrace freedom. He wants to make sure that all basic rights are protected under the law and the government. He also states that the country’s militia will also protect them. It is clear that Jefferson truly believes in protecting each individual’s rights in his speech. At the conclusion of his inauguration he states that his thankfulness for the people for voting for him. Thought, he says that he will make mistakes and decisions that people will not agree with. However, he wants the citizens to understand that he will not intentionally make citizens bad for the nation. His intentions are to strengthen the country. He concludes by asking a power that runs the universe to look over him and the nation to guide the country, he wants the country to enjoy peace and prosperity.

LAD #6 Washington's Farewell Address

George Washington’s farewell address is one if not the most significant statement in American History. In the beginning of it he thanks the American citizens for their support during his presidency. As he served two terms, this becomes a precedent for most other presidents. Furthermore, he states that even without his leadership, the country will be successful. After giving thanks to the people, Washington gives advice for the nation. Washington puts an emphasis on the states uniting in order to have strong national unity. Moreover, he states that the constitution is factor to help unite America. He also believes that the nation needs a strong central government. Washington states his dislike for national parties as they break up the unity of the nation. In addition, he states that no branch of the government can gain too much power. He also says that in order for the country’s justice system to truly work out the citizens must put their county before their own personal views. Washington later states the importance of noting getting into foreign affairs. He thinks that the U.S should treat all nations with respect, yet he still believes as he did during his Neutrality Proclamation. This means that he does not want America to become involved in European conflicts. He warns America not to have long-term alliances with other nations. He wants America to concentrate on its own interests and interfere with other nations. Although, Washington does state that the U.S. should have trading relationships with other countries. Overall, Washington has confidence in the country and has made important points and aspects that America must follow to be a successful country.

LAD #5 Neutrality Proclamation

In the Proclamation of Neutrality of 1793, George Washington clearly states that the United States will stay neutral during war. Washington thinks that the country should stay out of foreign affairs and concentrate on building the new nation. He believes that it is in the country’s best interest to be impartial toward any powers at war. Washington also warns the citizens that if they aid, harm, or interfere with any of the nations at war, then they will not be protected by the United States for their actions.

Cartoon #2 Rise It Will

1. This political cartoon represents the ratification of the Constitution. It shows that uniting under one constitution provides the nation with a strong base of pillars to support the new building. It conveys the vision of a solid base for the newly developed government based on ancient ideas of democracy, as the pillars appear to be ancient themselves.

2. The cartoonist is showing that the ratification of the constitution will help the American nation greatly. He supports the constitution and its ideas; this can be seen as he states that under the constitution agriculture will be divine, commerce will improve, education will improve, and that justice and the law will maintain peace.

3. This cartoon affected America History because it encouraged the passage of the Constitution and the same Constitution still runs today’s government. As the cartoon shows, Rhode Island was not in support of the Constitution for it did not even send delegates to the Constitutional Convention. However, even with out the support of every state, the Constitution was ratified as the majority agreed upon it. The constitution was developed through many compromises between different ideas that were combined. One important idea developed in the constitution was federalism. Even though today the federal government has more power than the state, the same constitution governs our nation and therefore this cartoon had a huge effect on our history as it helped to get the constitution passed.