LAD/Blog #14: Calhoun's Speech on the Compromise of 1850

Calhoun mentions in the beginning that slavery will end up separating the nation. Furthermore, he states that the two parties in America have failed to prevent this division. He also mentions that the southern states can no longer remain in the union because they feel as if their honor is being attacked. Moreover, he addresses the fact that the balance between the north and the south has been broken with the North gaining too much influence in government due to the larger population. Additionally, he discusses that expansion is occurring more in the north due to laws. Since more northern states were being added, northern influence in congress was also c increasing. Moreover, he mentions that the north is getting most of the benefits from taxes, and that import duties are negatively impacting the south. He also mentions that more immigrants are moving to the north which also increases its effect on the House. Calhoun goes on to mention that the only way that unity is going to be preserved is if fairness is given to the south, and if an actual compromise is initiated to solve the issues at hand. He concludes with the notion that he has done his duty to try to preserve the nation and that he is now free from responsibility

The Missouri Compromise has a large effect on division among the US

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LAD #36: FDR’s Declaration of War

This declaration was specifically against the axis powers of japan, italy, and germany on december 8, 1941, as a response to the "day that will live in infamy" (pearl harbor). FDR notes the deliberation and reckless actions of the Japanese and notes that is now the duty of America to go to war. He also emphasizes that this war will be fought so that no more conflicts such as these exist. Wilson also said that he would fight this war to end future wars.

LAD/Blog #9: Was Columbus a hero or villian?

Was Christopher Columbus a Hero or a Villain? He was neither--what he actually was is incredibly, breathtakingly, extremely lucky...do you get what I'm trying to say? He was really just lucky, as he intended to go the . But in the context of your assignment, he was both a hero and a villain, but the discovery of a continent pales in comparison to any evil feat he could manage to counteract it. Christopher Columbus was a hero because: He was the first European to discover the Americas (no offense Leif Erikson, but yours really doesn't count) Introduced Christianity to the New World Enabled European control and colonization of the Americas Opened trade between worlds new and old (and Africa), eventually leading to the Columbian Exchange, which ruled the era's commerce Since I'm writing this from Washington D.C. , it seems wrong not to add that he indirectly lead to the formation of our great nation, the U.S.A. He made an innumerable profit for Spain, but als...

LAD/Blog #15: Lincoln's First Inaugural Address

With another Republican president winning, many Southerners fear that their rights will not be tended to. Lincoln quells these concerns by noting that he is in no position to limit slavery any more than it already has been limited. Lincoln further reassures them by stating that he recognizes the rights of States and that military action would violate said rights. Lincoln continues to reassure those who doubt him by promising to uphold the ideas of the constitution. Lincoln then progresses to the largest topic, national unity. He approaches this by saying that the union outdates the constitution, and therefore is essential. He continues by saying that if one state leaves, America will be damaged. He states that secession is a revolution and will be treated accordingly. Additionally, Lincoln concludes his address by stating that the sections of America should strive to be friends, not enemies. Lincolns first inaugural address Washington's first inaugural address also address...

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