LAD/Blog #20: Lincoln's 2nd Inaugural Address

Lincoln's second Inaugural Address was very concise. From the beginning of his speech, Lincoln talks on how there is little new information to be said. The main topic of his address was slavery, stating that 1/8 of the nation was black slaves and that this lead to the conflict, which abhorred both north and south in terms of lives lost. Lincoln appeals to religion as the address progresses, speaking on how both sides had strong ties to god and that God has a plan for the nation. To conclude his speech, he pledges to finish the war he started, repair the torn nation, and care for soldiers of the war.

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this was similar to Washington's second inaugural address in that they were both delivered in second terms where the future of the nation was uncertain.

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LAD/Blog #11: Monroe Doctrine

On December 2, 1823 President Monroe spoke to Congress explaining new and consequential Foreign policies under the title of the Monroe Doctrine. Through his new policies, 4 major aspects were addressed. First, Monroe proclaimed that the U.S. would not interfere with European affairs and conflicts. As he continued, he further exemplified his isolationist and neutral foreign policy by stating that he would not interfere with pre-existing European colonies, however his third point restricted any European nations from colonizing in the Western Hemisphere from this point forward. As Monroe addressed his final point, he subtly stated that he would protect nations if they were colonized by European powers. The Doctrine was originally going to be a joint declaration with Britain, however Adams appealed to American nationalism and it became a solely U.S. affair. Because of this, many European nations did not recognize the Monroe Doctrine, however America still had the support of Br...

LAD/Blog #12: Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments

1. This document opens with many democratic values and includes many of the statements from the declaration of independence. It mentions the American ideals of life, liberty, consent from the governed, and that people have the right to change the government over time. Additionally, it states that, "all men and women are created equal." 2. There are a variety of grievances of women that are mentioned in this declaration. These include not having the right to vote, submission to laws that they do not have a say in, being withheld from rights that foreigners have, submission to their husbands, and being withheld from a proper education. 3. In the resolution, the author stresses that the government needs to give women the rights that they deserve. Moreover, the author also states that women will persevere in their fight and that they will petition to the state and national governments to achieve their goals. ...

LAD/Blog #26: William Jennings Bryan's "Cross of Gold" speech

This speech, given at the DNC in Chicago, beginning by stating that he defends a cause as holy as liberty. He goes on to state that he supports government action and general authoritarianism to an extend through fiscal and other areas of american life such as taxation of citizens and goods. Moreover, he states that he opposes the gold standard as it keeps power in the hands of the rich. the BUS has been contested and questioned many times before.

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