LAD #11

In his speech, Calhoun is saying that the downfall, or seperation of this nation will be due to slavery. He says that it is necesary to understand in-depth what is causing the nation to separate, so that it can be cured. He makes an accurate prediction of what comes years down the road, in the Civil War. Calhoun also relays that the South is discontented with the actions of the Union as a whole. He calls upon those in power to alleviate such discontent, and says that the North, being the most densely populated, has command in government. It is made a warning, that the Northern and Southern sections disagree on every possible situation, furthering sectionalism. This impact is g eater on the South, who usually gets short-handed, due to lack of power in the government. Calhoun warns that something descisive must be done, to end this peacefully, otherwise, separation will inevitably occur.