LAD #8

The Monroe Doctrine was naturally split into three main points. The first is that the US has no business in European affairs, amongst superpowers. Instead, is important to stay neutral, and stay out of any conflict. This also serves as a warning for other superpowers to stay on their side of the Atlantic Ocean.
The Second point addresses border disputes in Oregon, among England, and Russia. It is decided that colonization will proceed no further.
The third point stresses that foreign governments will not impose their system on the American people, regardless of the circumstance.

LAD #7

Jefferson’s election was a shock to many, being that he was a devout anti-federalist. It was expected that he would have pushed his anti-federalist ideas, while bashing the federalists, in his inaugural speech. Jefferson followed Washington’s precedent of anti-partisanship, and instead, took a more neutral appraoch, because he knew that it was of no use to divide our country. Thomas Jefferson’s take was a huge step for this nation, in that he effectively set up one of the first nations where differing opinions actually helped the citizens, offering them much more choice. This was vital to a true democracy, because if one party ruled supreme over everyone, regardless of the needs or wants of the people, it would be nothing more than a sour monarchy. Jefferson proved to be an outstanding leader, and showed that he truly held the benefit of this nation over his own personal ideals, no matter how passionate he was about them.

LAD #6

In Washington's Farewell Address, he tells the public more than that he is resigning as President. First, Washington warns the people of the dangers of sectionalism, just as Lincoln does many years later. We see these dangers of sectionalism come to life, during the Civil War. Next, Washington warns the people that political factionism will also further divide the people of the United States. He urges people to stand together was one for the welfare of the nation.
Next, much like in his Proclamation of Neutrality, Washington urges the United States to stay out of foreign affairs, namely conflicts in Europe, between Britain and France. Since Federalists favored a better relationship with Britain, and Republicans wanted to stick with the treaty the US had already signed, Washington could foresee that partisanship could cause many problems for our nation.
Finally, Washington says that it is important to preserve the morality of those in Power. He says that "political prosperity", through religious princples and morality is a very important for the government to remain popular amongst the people.

LAD #5

In George Washington's Proclamation of Neutrality, he declared the United States a neutral nation in the war resulting from the French Revolution. Washingon then warns citizens of the United states that anyone who aids or abbets hostility towards the United States will be severely punished, and their rights "under the law of nations" will be henceforth revoked. Through this proclamation, Washington set yet another precendent for future Presidents.

Political Cartoon #2; Rise it Will

What issue is being represented?
The issue represented in this cartoon is the process of ratifying the constitution.

What is the message trying to be conveyed?
The message of this cartoon is that for the constitution to rise, all states must ratify the constitution, and that the constitution is necesary for the new nation.

What side does the cartoonist represent?
The Cartoonist supports a strong federal government, which goes hand in hand with the ratification of the constitution, even though Thomas Jefferson was promised that states and federal governments had even power distribution.

What effects did this cartoon have on american history?
This cartoon helped the constitution be ratified, and possibly could have swayed certain states that weren't sure, especially smaller states who would have preferred the Articles of Confederation.