LAD 8

Madison begins his speech to Congress speaking about the friendly propositions of Russia, assumingly the purchase of Alaska. He says that Russia offered these terms to Britain, but they declined. He goes on to talk about foreign affairs with Europe, and how the American people are closely tied to them in many ways. He brings up the policy of non-allignment, and puts light on the fact that the US does not interfere with European wars unless they instigate a fight. His final thoughts are about Spain and Portugal, and then he finishes off the speech with a desire to share democracy to help our "brethren" in other parts of the world.

LAD 7

Jefferson speaks about many things in his First Inaugural Address; and while all the issues mentioned are important, one of the most important idea he brings up is that relating to his foreign policy. He was happy that the United States was separated from the radical and reckless Europeans, who were always fighting. Also, he speaks about the rights of further generations, claiming that they will have land for many, many years. He seeks to put into place a "wise and frugal governement", that can keep people in order. He brings up some minor issues, and then he speaks about mending the Presidency back up. Altogether Jefferson shows the people that he is ready to rule the infant nation and will rise to the task set before him.

Columbus Blog

It is easy to claim that Columbus was a villain, seeing as he came to the Americas and "discovered" the continent, which caused great difficulties for the natives living there at the time. In a different perspective, Columbus can be seen as a hero, because if it wasn't for his determination and his persistance, the United States and all other countries on this side of the hemisphere could have never been rediscovered and populated. He was seen as unintelligent in Europe, as many people believed the world was flat. He was an outsider who did not stop when others told him too, and eventually led the Europeans to the "New World".

LAD 6

George Washington's Farewell Address was written as a resignation letter along with some guidelines for how he wanted the United States to progress after he left. Although he actually served another term, this article was written as if he were to leave. He brings up the idea of disunity among the United States, and he wants people to come together and forget their differences. He realized that problems can start internally (inside the United States) and then become external (foreign) and have very negative impacts. The different ideas between the North and the South are also brought to light, and he knew that they would lead to a problem in the future. He also promotes a policy of non-alignment, where the United States doesn't ally with any European countries, which was a tradition that continued for many years. Washinton speaks about checks and balances, debt and it's effects on the people, and some more political issues relating to the future. His final paragraphs relate to justice, religion, and morality, and show the person he was not only politically, but also personally.

LAD 5

George Washington's Proclomation of Neutrality in 1793 shows the attitude of the President towards the foreign policy of the United States. Not only did he set the United States as neutral in the war occuring in Europe at the time, but he banned any citizen of the United States to aid or infringe on the war whatsoever. These offences were punishable by law, and were aimed to keep any American out of the foreign wars in Europe. This Proclomation of Neutrality set a standard rule, in a way, to keep the United States out of many foreign affairs and wars until the Great War. Also, this was a way to ease the transgressions of the United States in the eyes of the Europeans. If the United States just stayed out of the foreign politics, then there would never be disputes among the differing nations. Altogether, this proclomation helped the United States rebuild after the Revolution and keep to itself for many years.