LAD- Monroe Doctrine

The Monroe Doctrine in 1823 was issued by James Monroe. It was written in order to proclaim the United States opinion that the European powers should no longer colonize the Americas. In return the United States planned to stay neutral in wars between European powers. After stating that European countries couldn’t colonize in the Americas he went on to enforce Washington’s advice given through his Neutrality Act. Thirdly Monroe states that colonizing the Americas would be a threat to the United states national security, meaning that war with any European country might be a possibly.

LAD- Jefferson Inagural Speech

Jefferson starts his speech by announcing that the responsibilities he is expected to withhold are immense and asks his cabinet members to help guide him to the best of their abilities. By stating this he exemplifies his humbleness when being voted into office. He states that he is going to rely on the constitution for guidance. Justice and equality was addressed in the next part of his speech. Jefferson has strong beliefs that he wants the nation to build itself on such as honesty, truth, temperance, and gratitude which will make a prosperous nation. He also spoke of the common good that all citizens, no matter their political party, should work towards and all people should gain the same rights no matter their status in society. He states his gratefulness to live under a republic and expresses great confidence in the society. He then discusses the countries defense system and economy ensuring the citizens that they will trade with whoever they will benefit off of. He wishes to stay out of foreign problems because he knew that the country was too weak for war. He closes his speech by informing the people that he will make mistakes and bad decision but urges the people to understand that they will never be made intentionally. He leaves with an uplifting statement stating that the people will always have liberty.

MOH#8 President and Foriegn Affairs

1. Foreign policy had to be designed to claim land in Ohio River Valley without starting a war.
2. The United States started thinking about broadening the US into the Indian-infested wilderness.
3. Despite what many thought Washington decided to hold the lands west of the mountains.
4. The problem as to whether to make the wilderness settlements part of the nation troubled Washington.
5. Washington decided to aid the western settlers by considering putting Federalists troops with them.
6. Spain, supported by France, threatened to close the Mississippi to western American commerce.
7. By encouraging Indian War, France was determined to prevent US form settling into the central valley.
8. The westerners became more violent and bitter.
9. General opinion of the matter was to just defend what we have and not look to expand.
10. Washington didn’t restrain the western leaders but instead provided them with military commands.
11. A Federal army was sent in order to put an end to Indian Wars.
12. Washington predicted that the Indians allies, England, would sent troops to back them up.
13. War started between Spain and England which meant that one or the other would end up controlling the Mississippi River.
14. Hamilton was opposed the an expedition into the west because it would excite the English. Jefferson concluded that this signified that US would opposed against their land gain of the Mississippi. Washington made effort to show that this meant no threat to English controlled Detroit.
15. Ally ties between Spain and France broke.
16. The invasion in the west was quickly ended and a complete failure.
17. This defeat made Indians more aggressive in their boundary claims and gained the view that the federal government was still week.
18. The armies of the US were again defeated by the Indians.
19. Peace talks began with the Indians over the border disputes
20. An Indian conference demanded the Ohio River Valley the border between the US and Indians.
21. An armistice was set into place.
22-23. No agreement was made between the Indians and the Americans.
24. Tension towards Washington’s western policy became worse as France picked wars with all of Europe.
25. War with England as a result of the Indian cold wars was no longer a problem.
26. The soldiers were trained to wait for commands, obey them quickly, and not be shocked by a surprise attack.
27-28. After the Indian line broke they turned to England who in response closed their doors.
29-30. Victory was ours and US gained the Ohio river valley and soon, which the Louisiana Purchase would gain extreme amounts of land.

LAD- George Washingtons Farewell Address and Proclaimation

A Proclamation

1. The United States, in its own interest, should stay neutral to foreign affairs.
2. Encourage all people to take neutral actions in these dispositions.
3. Order officers to give respect to the powers at war
4. Signed and Dates George Washington April 22, 1793

Farewell Address

George Washington made his decision to step down in the best interest of the country and it does not compromise his patriotic sense of being. He warns the Americans about political parties saying that the nation as a whole should focus on what unifies them rather then what separates them. Their main focus should be preserving the country as a whole. As the two parties disagreed it would split that nation and end horribly. Washington also warned the people about entering foreign engagements, especially with Britain and France. By not favoring one side, Washington urged that America wouldn’t be dragged down with either. Washington then urged the country as a whole to withstand with good morals with everything that is produced so that the United States will survive on what the country had its foundations made out of.

Political Cartoon #2-- The Rise It Will

1. Interpret the cartoon. What historical event/issue is being represented?

The cartoon represents the new colonies turning into states. The pillars are representation of the foundations onto which the United States was built upon.

2. What is the message that the cartoonist is trying to convey? Which side of the issue does he support?

The message that the cartoonist is trying to convey is that North Carolina and Rhode Island is slow in completely "standing up" and ratifying the new Constitution. They are slow to do this because it would mean giving up powers as a state to support a strong central government.

3. What effect(s) did this cartoon have on American History? What were the results of this issue being addressed?

The American Constitution is the basis that made the United States so succesful. This cartoon represents the ratifying of the constitution which is a major stepping stone for the United States into being a world power. The issue being adressed is the fact that without the other two pillars completely standing under the constitution the foundation would crumble.