LAD #10

The Monroe Doctrine: 

           December 2, 1823 at President Monroe's seventh annual address to congress, President Monroe presented the Monroe Doctrine. In the president’s address to congress, he informed them that several countries in Latin America (Chile, Columbia, Mexico and Peru), had established stable governments and that the US should recognize theses countries as newly established countries. With President Monroe’s supervision, John Quincy Adams made instructions for the new ambassadors of these newly recognized countries. President Monroe also declared that the US's policy was to republicanism institutions. The Monroe Doctrine also stated that the US would no longer consider the Western Hemisphere a place for any kind of European Colonization. This doctrine also stated that any further effort made by European countries to gain control in this hemisphere or violated the independence or existing states, would be treated as an act of hostility. According to Monroe the Us, Britain and Russia believed that Europe needed to stay out of colonial affairs and only interfere with their own. It also says that America intends to be neutral in all European affairs and wars, including any of which are between European colonies vs. their mother countries. Then America agreed to stay out of European affairs (including there colonies) and expected in Return Europe to do the same in the Western Hemisphere.

 

LAD #9

Jefferson's First Inaugural Address

 Thomas Jefferson started his March 4th, 1801 Inaugural Address (his first one), by stating he was going to take a very cautious approach to the presidency. Very humble with his words he said he alone was not talented enough to run country and would rely heavily on the Constitution to help him through any trouble. After that Jefferson tells the people of the United States that best for them to unite, regardless of past conflicts. It is his belief that the new republican government will be strong and that the people can successfully govern themselves. Jefferson then tells the people that in order to be successful they must obey the principles of equality, truth, honor and lastly temperance. After that Jefferson lists the policies regarding government, economy and society that will make the Untied States successful. He asks the people to be patient with him and to support the government even at hard times. He will complete his responsibilities to best of his ability,and he will only retire and stop this when the people want him to. Jefferson then ends his first Inaugural Address by reminding the people that the governments power lies in them and they he hopes he and the government will fairly represent the wishes of the people.

Columbus Blog #8

Should Christopher Columbus be considered a hero or villain?

Well... there are two sides to every pancake, but I choose the side where he is a villain. He did do some great things, but the path he took to get there was horrible. Christopher Columbus was a lying, self absorbed, gold seeking traitor. To start off the list of things he did wrong, the first man to see the sight of land was supposed to get a yearly pension of 10,000 maravedis for life, but the man who was first never got his money, Christopher Columbus did. He said he was the first man to see the new land and he lied for the money. Then, when he arrived back from his first voyage he exaggerated his reports and promises to the crown for more money to voyage back again. Then when he went back he started rounding up the natives to use as slaves, he would even take women and children. With these slaves he would send them on gold hunts and if they didn't find any they would have their hand cut off and be left to bleed to death. This then started mass suicide among the natives because they did not want to be taken by the Spaniards. This man caused such a fear in the natives, more then half died, through murder suicide or mutilation. A quote from the reading about the enslavement and killings ""The cruel policy initiated by Columbus and pursued by his successors resulted in complete genocide."" Columbus truly had no respect for the natives culture and what they could teach them, he only had an interest in what he could take from them. He also wasn't even from Spain, he just was representing them, not even his own home country (bad Italian). He really should be considered a villain in history, not a hero. What is presented to society is a day off of work because it was the day this land was found, but what really people are unknowingly celebrating is slavery, cruelty, and death. I don't think people really want to celebrate that Christopher Columbus, that is a memory best kept away.

LAD #7: Washington's Farewell Address

Washington's Farewell Address was a very significant document to the United States. In this farewell address Washington's stated that we was stepping down as president after his second term, and that he would not be back for anymore. Along with this important announcement he shared many of his other thoughts about the nations future. One thought he shared was that he thought there should be no political parties. Along with criticizing the idea of party he criticized the factions, he said that both of these things could be harmful to the unity of the states and could tear them apart. One praise he did have was for the federalists and he was a fan of central government. It was his belief that it held the country together, and that this system was better off at making amendments and laws that helped the citizens. He also states again that he believes the United states should stay neutral at times of war between other countries, for it could bring negative effects on the country (why don't we still listen to this idea) . This document was Washington's good bye but also a warning to the people. Advice was what this document had to offer, advice on how to run the country, how to keep it democratic, safe and unified. In this address you can see the love George Washington had for this country and you ca see his genuine interest in the success of this nation.

LAD #6: Washington's Proclamation of Neutrality

To summarize  "The Proclamation of Neutrality 1793", Washington is saying that in an effort to preserve the nation and allow the new nation to flourish and grow, the United Sates will remain completely neutral. He is saying this at a time when there are many great European super powers. He also states that any American who breaks this act will be punished under the laws of the new constitution. By breaking this act they will not receive the protection of the United States.

Picture for LAD#5

  
Sorry Mr.DeCarlo for the picture error, here is this one, sorry its not funny like the other one.

Republican Motherhood Blog

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

      The revolutionary war transformed women’s role as seen in Document B, by placing emphasis on women receiving an education. During the war people realized that they need strong educated leaders in the future and the people who educated their future were house wives. The more educated the wife was the more she will teach her son and the better he will be for the country. There more influence on the children the better the future will be.

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

Even with this new recognition, the women’s sole purpose was to educate her son (document B). By having her main purpose to educate and raise her son, it constricted her to the house and only taking care of and teaching them in a way that is acceptable by society (Document D).

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

They were the head of the house, they controlled everything. The future of society, they took care of the children that would one day become in charge. "But the influence of woman is not limited to the domestic circle.  Society is her empire, which she governs at will…” this quote shows how the women was in control of society and what would become of the future of it.

Part 2:

1.       Describe the setting.

 The setting to me looks like a nicer home for the time, with the print patterned couch in the back and the corner of the tapestry hanging on the wall in the back ground.

2.      Who serves at the center of the portrait and why?  How does the woman look?  How is she “republican” rather than aristocratic?

The center of this portrait is Cleary the Mother, because she is the one who is most important in the house hold, she takes care of and teaches the children (or "the future"). The future is literally being held in her hands. She looks clean and refined but not to the extent where she is flaunting her wealth, she looks engaged with her children. She looks "republican" in the sense that she is dressed plainly but nice, she is not wearing a Whig (popular at the time). She looks more comfortable with her children and aristocratic person would not be because, they tend to hand their kids of the be raised and do not get to know them as well.

3.      What values do her sons exhibit?

His main value would be his love for America, because he is wearing Red, white and blue. Also at first I did not think this was a boy, because he looks rather feminine. Which could possibly mean he is more accepting of women’s roles in society.

4. is there significance to the position of Mrs. Tilgham’s arm?

She is holding her children close, as in to show her influence will strike close to the children and also that her views will show through them.