LAD #21

Andrew Carnegie, pronounced "car"-NAY-"ghee" , was known for his impact on industrialization after the Civil War. His main achievement was his work on railroads throughout America. He wrote "Gospel of Wealth" which demonstrated the positive effects of a capitalistic society on big businesses. He believes that the separation between the upper and lower classes is beneficial to the government. He also believes that he and the other industrialists of the time helped the social aspect of government in this postbellum period. Although, Carnegie was in fact an enormous philanthropist during the time, and believed that other large businessmen should do the same.

LAD #20

The Emancipation Proclamation starts by stating that all slaves in the South are now considered free by the Union. It also says that these former slaves will be held as free in the military. Within territories in the south (Arkansas, Texas, Louisiana,  Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia) and the north, slaves will be considered free from labor and servitude.

LAD #19

Lincoln starts his address by saying that there is actually less of a reason for a long speech than there was four years prior at his first inauguration. He then goes on to talk about his high hopes for America's future. He remembers his last speech and how the nation was worried about the impending Civil War. He states that during that speech there were people working towards dissolving the Union. Because 1/8 of the American population are slaves there was a ton of conflict between the north and the south. He talks about how it is in God's will to abolish slavery in America. Lincoln closes with saying that he will make sure the Union is put back together, and that America will live on as a whole nation.

LAD #18

In the case of Dred Scott versus Sanford, Dred Scott felt his rights were being violated and that he should have the same rights as other American men. Because he was from Illinois, a free state, he believed that he in turn should also be free. He was up against his owner, a white landowner named Sanford. However, Justice of the Court Roger B. Taney believed that Sanford should be the winner of this argument because in the constitution it shows that slaves are property. Thus, Dred Scott had no right to sue this court because he had no citizenship and therefore was considered the rightful property of Sanford.

LAD #16 & LAD #17

Fredrick Douglass starts his speech by asking what right he has to talk about independance when the freedom in the Declaration of Independence wasn't extended to african americans. He then asks the question, "Who so stolid and selfish that would not give his voice to swell the hallelujahs of a nation's jubilee, when the chains of servitude had been torn from his limbs?" to which he responds "I am not that man". He claims that this is not his fourth of July because when white men received freedom, his people were still slaves. Other Americans should be ashamed instead of happy because of the sin of slavery. 

"Ain't I A Woman?" is speech by a black woman in America against the treatment she has received throughout her life. Just because she works in the fields or isn't as smart as white women, doesn't mean she should not receive the same respect. She also mentioned that God and a woman made christ and men had nothing to do with it.

LAD 14 & LAD 15

Inaugural Address-
President Lincoln focused his first inaugural address on the issue of slavery. He started by saying that the south should not feel threatened because he was not going to abolish slavery in those states. He made a point to mention how important it was to him that the states remain as a union. He stated that if states did begin to secede, then the nation might find itself in a civil war. However Lincoln said that if the issuer resulted in war he would do everything he could to keep the United States together.

Gettysburg Address-
The Gettysburg Address, one of Lincoln's most famous speeches, started off with President Lincoln thanking the soldiers who are still fighting, and the soldiers who had already lost their lives to the cause. He talked about the American government and how it should be run for the people. He also said that the American people should be grateful, and that they should use this as a reminder to fight for the union to stay together.

LAD #13 Calhoun's Speech

Calhoun believed that the differences in opinion between the north and the south were causing sectionalism in America. He though that the largest divide was the issue of slavery, because the north was against it but the south was for it. He also stated that the north had gained more power than the south because of its larger population, and political and economic differences. Calhoun thought that the only way to stop a serious divide in the country, was for the north to give up some of their land to the south. This way the south would have a larger population and a greater influence on the federal government. Calhoun's ultimate goal was to protect and preserve the union.

LAD #12

Polk started out his war message by explaining the severe conflicts between the United States and Mexico. He states that America sent John Slidell into Mexican territory to possibly compromise with the Mexicans, however this was unsuccessful because they refused to negotiate with him. Polk discussed that there must be a border between Texas and Mexico, and he also talked about the Americans that were killed by the Mexicans. Polk set up a military line along the border of Texas, which the Mexicans wanted him to take down. Because Polk did not remove the troops, the Mexicans attacked and killed American soldiers. Polk summarizes by explaining that because of Mexico's actions America must go to war.

LAD #11 Seneca Falls Declaration

The Seneca Falls Declaration started out by saying that the rights for men that were given in the Declaration of Independence should also be applied to women. The declaration also listed grievances that American women have such as, they can't own property, they have no say in government, marriage takes away their rights, they cannot go to college or receive a higher education, and the lack of say they have in the Church. After these grievances were listed, the women went on to explain resolutions to these problems. Some of these resolutions stated that women had equal rights with men, all women should be able to address the public, and the freedom of women to speak and teach in all religious assemblies.

LAD #10

President James Monroe addresses the Congress in 1823 with the Monroe Doctrine. He starts off by discussing the relationship America has with Russia, and Britain. He states that America is now free from any present and future attempts of colonization because it is an independent nation. Monroe also states that because of the tension within our own nation, we should not form alliances that could tangle us in European wars. This beliefs were similar to Washington's. Mr. President believed that alliances could hinder the period of peace or happiness in the United States.

Just for fun!

Hey Mr. DeCarlo,
I don't know if you've seen this but I thought you would enjoy it because of your love for breaking bad, and politics. Enjoy!

http://www.hulu.com/watch/542159#i1,p24,d1

Columbus Blog #8

Columbus Day is considered a national holiday in America, but is Christopher Columbus really worthy of his own holiday? It can be argued that Columbus is a hero, however through research it is shown that Christopher was really an American villain. He and his men came to America and spread diseases to the Native people. He also enslaved many Native Americans and thought of them as savages instead of human beings. His goals were purely economic and for the benefit of himself instead of his country or people.

LAD #9

Read Jefferson's First Inaugural Address, summarize and enter on your blog as LAD #9.

In Jefferson's First Inaugural Address, Jefferson is very humble about the responsibility that he has as the President. He states that with all this power he will need the support and respect of the American people. Jefferson wants to make sure that people are given freedom and equality under the Constitution, and that the government will preserve the rights of minorities. He briefly talks about the future of the nation and about the rights that the Americans have (justice to men, right of election, public economy, freedom of religion, press, and so on). Jefferson asks for forgiveness in advance for the unpopular decisions and mistakes that he will make in office. He finally concludes by saying that he will do what is best for America.

LAD #7 Washington's Farewell Address

Washington stepped down from office after his second term, much like Cincinnatus did in ancient Roman times. Before he removed himself from the Presidency, he wrote a Farewell Address that told Americans to continue following the acts of the Constitution. He also reiterated his Proclamation of Neutrality by saying that America should continue its policies of non-alignment. Washington made sure  to warn Americans not to divide into political groups because it would only cause the demise of the unity of America.

LAD #6 Proclamation of Neutrality

Summarize:

Washington stated that in order to protect America, there would be no foreign involvement with other nations. America was to take a neutral position in all foreign affairs. Any American citizen who violated this act was thus removed from the protection of the United States and would be prosecuted.

LAD #5 The Federalist #10

1.  Why are factions so difficult to eliminate?

Factions are very hard to eliminate because they are made up of people who have the opinion of a majority or minority. People have the freedom of thought in America, so the government has no control of factions. Therefore it is difficult and near impossible for the government to eliminate a faction because it could be considered unconstitutional. 

2.  If factions cannot be removed then how can they be controlled?

Factions cannot be removed because of American's right to freedom of opinion. However there are ways in which they can be controlled. Such as a Republican government voting as a majority, or the government working to suppress the opinion and make sure the faction does not expand further.

Republican Motherhood

1) What role did the Revolutionary War play in the transformation of housewifery to Republican Motherhood?
The Revolutionary War transitioned the women of America from housewives to the Republican motherhood. Because women could not directly enter the war, they needed to find other ways to help in the cause to freedom. One of these ways was raising their sons to grow up with good morals and grow up to be outstanding citizens of our nation. "She can operate far more efficiently in promoting the great interest of humanity by supervising her own household than in any other way" (Document A).


2) What were the consequences of Republican Motherhood on women?
Women received a better education because they needed to educate their children (Document B), and they gained more rights as individuals. It was up to the women to raise the men that would be able to make an impact on America. "On you, ladies, depends, in most important degree, the destiny of our country." People had a higher general respect for women because they knew that women were responsible for shaping society (Document D).

3) What is the significance of the ideology of Republican Motherhood as a stage in the process of women’s socialization?
The significance of the ideology of Republican Motherhood on the process of women's socialization is that it gave women the right to become educated in multiple subject matters (Document B). Women were also expected to know and pass along republican ideals to their children. "The solidity and stability of the liberties of your country rests with you" it was believed that without women these beliefs would be no where near as significant (Document C).

Mary Gibson Tilghman and Her Sons by Charles Willson Peale (1789)

 1)Describe the setting.
 The setting of this portrait appears to be in a dimly lit room on a couch. The family looks to be upper class based on their clothing and furniture. 


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

Mary Gibson Tilghman is shown as the center of this portrait surrounded by her sons on her sides. This is done to show that she is in control of them. Mary looks very tranquil and graceful. She also appears to have a small smile which indicates that she is happy. Mary is a republican and not an aristocrat because her clothing is not flashy or overdone, and she is wearing little to no make-up.

3) What values do her sons exhibit?
Both sons appear to be rather young so the fact that they were able to sit still for a painting demonstrates their maturity for their age. They are also very well dresses and appear to be neat instead of messy. Their clothing is simple and not too extravagant.

4) Is there a significance to the position of Mrs. Tilgham’s arm?
Mrs. Tilghams arm is draped over her child. This shows the power and protection that she has over him. Perhaps this also demonstrates her influence over her children's future as a republican mother and educator.