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.