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The Monroe Doctrine, written by Adams, is essentially a reaffirming of George Washington's proclamation of neutrality, but written by a powerful America with newfound national pride. It maintained the core value of Washington's proclamation in that it stated that "not to interfere in the internal concerns of any of its powers". This meant that if it was a European issue that did not concern America then America would not become involved. However, with America's newfound power and expansionist tendencies our territory had increased. The Monroe Doctrine stated that European nations were no longer able to create colonies in the Western Hemisphere without US intervention. He also stated that the US would protect nations who were colonized by European nations. This effectively ended the European age of colonization, and ushered in an era with the US as the world's policeman. The Monroe Doctrine effectively took European global power and shifted it to the US with th...

Jefferson's speech has a humble and grateful tone to it. At one point he states that he is not as good as Washington, but that he will do his best for our country. In it he addresses his views on government, how he feels about parties forming, and his thoughts on the state of the country. He defines government as a small body to help the people rather than as a controlling force, sticking to his libertarian views. As for parties he feels that the differences between federalists and anti-federalists are based on opinion rather than principle and the divisions are not as large as they may seem. He believes America had the resources for prolonged happiness, and was in a good position overall. He ends the address on a hopeful note, asking god to bless america with peace and prosperity. Thomas Jefferson: Gary Johnson (modern day libertarian):

I know that generally there is no right or wrong answer to historical questions, and it is usually both but one to a greater extent. However, I feel that Columbus was a villain, and to no extent a hero. All "benefits" that Columbus supposedly bestowed upon the world are twisted interpretations of his impact, and are a prime example of revisionist history. Many of his accomplishments benefited Europe and his employers, the Spanish, allowing them to exploit a weaker native people for economic and territorial gain. Historians cite his greatest accomplishments as being the first European to set foot in the Americas, bringing Christianity to the new world, and spurring the Columbian exchange. Despite evidence that Leif Erikson, Thorvald Erikson, and Thorfinn Karlsefni all landed in modern day Canada, and set up Norse encampments, the European powers of the 1500's were able to expunge this from history, as to further their legacies as great explorers. There is also evidence of ...

1. What is a faction? A faction is a natural grouping of people by ideas. Today they are commonly known in American politics as parties. While they may not always be beneficial they are natural, and the government cannot restrict them without restricting the people. 2.  Are factions good or bad?  In my opinion, factions are very bad for the people. They create competition between factions of people attempting the same goal, to better their nation. They force people to conform to two or three possible sets of beliefs thus limiting individual thought. They allow for uneducated voters to simply vote for the faction they like. They slow progress of important bills that could better the lives of people due to competition for votes. They divide people that should be united under one flag. They foster selfishness because people stop thinking for the betterment of the nation and only think of how to garner their faction more power. Overall, I do not like factions. 3.  Why a...

What role did the Revolutionary War play in the transformation if housewifery to Republican Motherhood? The Revolutionary War allowed enlightenment ideas to come into American society and influence American thought. For women specifically this meant becoming more politically and socially involved through boycotts and petitions. As motherhood is concerned, mothers were expected to educate their children to be "good citizens", who would make strong contributions to society. 2. What were the consequences of Republican Motherhood on women? Women were educated more frequently and thoroughly after Republican Motherhood because they were expected to pass down this knowledge to their children. They also became more respected members of society, because they had gained the job of educating the next generation. 3. What is the significance of the ideology of Republican Motherhood as a stage in the process of women's socialization? While women were not completely intro...

Summary: Washington created his farewell address as a signal that he would be capping his presidency at two terms, and as a thank you to the American people. Throughout the speech he remains humble and states any accomplishments he made were because of the support of the American people. He also uses this address to state his goals and worries for America to come. It serves as a both a blueprint and a thank you to the American citizens. Warnings: The American people should not form parties because it would cause competition between the two, and would hinder progress. He felt parties had no place in a republic.  He defended his proclamation of neutrality, stating that it would be a detriment to America to become involved in foreign wars that did not concern or benefit them.  Lastly, he spoke on how he felt the government should maintain a balanced budget and not take on debt from other nations so that we can maintain power and prosperity.  Washington's Farewell ...

America, and Washington, take the side of neutrality regarding the war in Europe, and decide not to send troops or get involved. Washington believed so strongly in this that he issued legal punishments for any citizens who went against this decision publicly. Washington's Proclamation of Neutrality America during the beginning of WW2