LAD #30-Brown vs. Board of Education
This case involved a conflict between young Linda Brown and the Topeka, Kansas Board of Education. She argued that she lived so close to a white school but was forced to walk miles to receive an education at the black school. In the previous case involving segregation, known as Plessy vs. Ferguson, the court ruled that segregation was legal as long as it was "separate but equal." After serious investigation, it was discovered that the black schools were for the majority, highly inferior to the white schools. This caused the decision on May 17, 1954 that segregation in schools would now become illegal, essentially overruling and changing the Plessy vs. Ferguson verdict. The case became an inspiration and starting ground for the Civil Rights Movement to begin and gain momentum, a movement that would be long and difficult with effects that are still felt in today's society.
Monday, April 7, 2008
Thursday, March 27, 2008
LAD #29
LAD #29-Truman's Doctrine
The Truman Doctrine was the United States way of avoiding a conflict with the Soviet Union by warning that the United States would not let Turkey and Greece fall to the Soviet power. America took a stand to this enemy power and although Truman does not directly address the Soviet Union, one can assume that is the power he is referring to. By providing military and economic aid to Greece and Turkey, he is trying to decrease the power and threat of the Soviets, for it was common knowledge at the time that the two nations did not get along. America feared the domino theory at the time, the belief that as more nations fell to the Soviets, communism would spread throughout Europe, in a sense like dominos. The Truman Doctrine in a sense was the United States way of preventing the spread of communism and protecting weaker European nations from falling to its evils and limiting the Soviets influence and spread.
The Truman Doctrine was the United States way of avoiding a conflict with the Soviet Union by warning that the United States would not let Turkey and Greece fall to the Soviet power. America took a stand to this enemy power and although Truman does not directly address the Soviet Union, one can assume that is the power he is referring to. By providing military and economic aid to Greece and Turkey, he is trying to decrease the power and threat of the Soviets, for it was common knowledge at the time that the two nations did not get along. America feared the domino theory at the time, the belief that as more nations fell to the Soviets, communism would spread throughout Europe, in a sense like dominos. The Truman Doctrine in a sense was the United States way of preventing the spread of communism and protecting weaker European nations from falling to its evils and limiting the Soviets influence and spread.
Monday, March 3, 2008
LAD #28
LAD #28-FDR's First Inaugural Address
In his first of many inauguarl addresses, President Franklin D. Roosevelt stated that he hoped to revive the United States away from her times of weakness to a strong, independent flourishing nation. He spoke the famous quote "We have nothing to fear but fear itself" in this address and tried to comfort Americans that it was not the weaknesses in life they had to fear because together with Roosevelt as their leader, they could overcome these obstacels and prevail stronger than ever. He believes in a life, a spoken in the inaugural address, that is about more than just monetary success, he believes in the true values in life, love, family, friends and happiness and wishes that to be the biggest success in the lives of American citizens. This address is meant to assure Americans that they are in good hands and with some hard work, dedication and teamwork, the United States can thrive more than ever before.
In his first of many inauguarl addresses, President Franklin D. Roosevelt stated that he hoped to revive the United States away from her times of weakness to a strong, independent flourishing nation. He spoke the famous quote "We have nothing to fear but fear itself" in this address and tried to comfort Americans that it was not the weaknesses in life they had to fear because together with Roosevelt as their leader, they could overcome these obstacels and prevail stronger than ever. He believes in a life, a spoken in the inaugural address, that is about more than just monetary success, he believes in the true values in life, love, family, friends and happiness and wishes that to be the biggest success in the lives of American citizens. This address is meant to assure Americans that they are in good hands and with some hard work, dedication and teamwork, the United States can thrive more than ever before.
LAD #27
LAD #27-Kellogg-Briand Peace Pact
This international pact was signed between the United States and other world powers such as France to declare the reunication of war as a national policy. It was designed to acknowledge to other nations that if they declared war, it would jepordize their standings with other nations. Benefits from the treaties would be denied if they followed in pursuit of this war. A diplomatic and peaceful agreement should be the first option, never war and this would be a common theme for all nations within the pact. The point of this treaty was to try and avoid war amongst the nations of the world and by providing consequences for entering war, the nations felt that they were on their way toward more world peace, at least less violence with the cutdown on war. None of the nations wanted a repeat of WWI (although it eventually came) but this way they could try to prevent a mass involvement.
This international pact was signed between the United States and other world powers such as France to declare the reunication of war as a national policy. It was designed to acknowledge to other nations that if they declared war, it would jepordize their standings with other nations. Benefits from the treaties would be denied if they followed in pursuit of this war. A diplomatic and peaceful agreement should be the first option, never war and this would be a common theme for all nations within the pact. The point of this treaty was to try and avoid war amongst the nations of the world and by providing consequences for entering war, the nations felt that they were on their way toward more world peace, at least less violence with the cutdown on war. None of the nations wanted a repeat of WWI (although it eventually came) but this way they could try to prevent a mass involvement.
LAD #26
LAD #26-Schenck v. United States
This court case, brought to the Federal Supreme Court was over the decision of the 1st Amendment to the Constitution of our nation. The court was in a sticky place to decide whether the defendent could vocally legally protest the WWI draft to the extent that they did. The decision of this court case is part of the common saying we know today as to not "yell fire in a crowded theater." Justice Holmes delivered the verdict that is still famous today declaring that any action that is deemed "clear and present danger" illegal. The Supreme Court defended their decision by saying that the 1st Amendment did not extend as far as Americans originally thought and was limited during the nation's time of need, such as wartime, like WWI and that it was the duty of the American to support their nation. In the end, Scheneck lost the case and this new interpretation of the 1st Amendment was enforced.
This court case, brought to the Federal Supreme Court was over the decision of the 1st Amendment to the Constitution of our nation. The court was in a sticky place to decide whether the defendent could vocally legally protest the WWI draft to the extent that they did. The decision of this court case is part of the common saying we know today as to not "yell fire in a crowded theater." Justice Holmes delivered the verdict that is still famous today declaring that any action that is deemed "clear and present danger" illegal. The Supreme Court defended their decision by saying that the 1st Amendment did not extend as far as Americans originally thought and was limited during the nation's time of need, such as wartime, like WWI and that it was the duty of the American to support their nation. In the end, Scheneck lost the case and this new interpretation of the 1st Amendment was enforced.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
LAD #25
LAD #25-Wilson's 14 Point Plan
With WWI still raging on, President Wilson was looking ahead to the future and life after the war. He developed this plan to have some sort of idea about what he wanted out of the war and to help better the lives of Americans. Wilson called for equal trade, freedom of the seas and his ideas about how the European nations should be rebuilt after war. The ideas relating the United States were accepted, but other nations were very against Wilson's imput on their own nations. He also wanted to create a society of nations to help diplomatically and nonviolently solve disputes so that small problems would not blow up into bloody revolutions. Wilson felt that he was taking a step forward, but his suggestions were angering many because there was no consent with other nations. He hoped to provide a method for easy peace, but thats not exactly what would end up happening.
With WWI still raging on, President Wilson was looking ahead to the future and life after the war. He developed this plan to have some sort of idea about what he wanted out of the war and to help better the lives of Americans. Wilson called for equal trade, freedom of the seas and his ideas about how the European nations should be rebuilt after war. The ideas relating the United States were accepted, but other nations were very against Wilson's imput on their own nations. He also wanted to create a society of nations to help diplomatically and nonviolently solve disputes so that small problems would not blow up into bloody revolutions. Wilson felt that he was taking a step forward, but his suggestions were angering many because there was no consent with other nations. He hoped to provide a method for easy peace, but thats not exactly what would end up happening.
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
LAD#24
LAD #24-Clayton Anti-Trust Act
This act was a major stride toward getting rid of trusts in America. The act provided consequences and procedures for how to deal with those who violated the act. Trusts were illegal in America now because of all the corruption and unequality they had caused. These trusts controlled prices, resources and violated markets. The goverment sought change and found it in the Clayton Anti-Trust Act. Under Wilson, this act involved the court systems to help find fit punishments for these illegal trusts. This act was designed to end big business monopolies that were not beneficial to the government or general public, therefore they were eliminated.
This act was a major stride toward getting rid of trusts in America. The act provided consequences and procedures for how to deal with those who violated the act. Trusts were illegal in America now because of all the corruption and unequality they had caused. These trusts controlled prices, resources and violated markets. The goverment sought change and found it in the Clayton Anti-Trust Act. Under Wilson, this act involved the court systems to help find fit punishments for these illegal trusts. This act was designed to end big business monopolies that were not beneficial to the government or general public, therefore they were eliminated.
LAD #23
LAD #23-Keating-Owen Child Labor Act
This act was designed to help end child labor in the United States because it was a horrible evil and so therefore the sale of products manufactured by children in the United States was prohibited. Big businesses were furious of this new law as opposed to the old laissez faire policy they were used to. Children were cheap, replaceable labor and a dream come true for large corporations, but the evils were just too much horror. These children should have been in school, working way less hours and in much better conditions. Hammer v. Dagenhart ruled this law unconstituional so essentially this act failed as a result, but was a good first attempt to end child labor.
This act was designed to help end child labor in the United States because it was a horrible evil and so therefore the sale of products manufactured by children in the United States was prohibited. Big businesses were furious of this new law as opposed to the old laissez faire policy they were used to. Children were cheap, replaceable labor and a dream come true for large corporations, but the evils were just too much horror. These children should have been in school, working way less hours and in much better conditions. Hammer v. Dagenhart ruled this law unconstituional so essentially this act failed as a result, but was a good first attempt to end child labor.
LAD #22
LAD #22-President Woodrow Wilson's First Inaugural Address
This address was about Wilson's views and goals on his upcoming presidency. He wants a fresh new start and looks to bring about major changes. Wilson wants to reform America and make her thrive as she has always meant to. He believes that the government has lost sight of its true purpose, to represent the people and he feels that the government needs to respect that and make decisions to benefit the whole, rather than just the wealthy. Essentially he wants to investigate for what is evil and what is good and get rid of the evil while unharming the good that exists. He feels that this is the best solution to better the lives of Americans and will help lead to a successful presidency and bright future.
This address was about Wilson's views and goals on his upcoming presidency. He wants a fresh new start and looks to bring about major changes. Wilson wants to reform America and make her thrive as she has always meant to. He believes that the government has lost sight of its true purpose, to represent the people and he feels that the government needs to respect that and make decisions to benefit the whole, rather than just the wealthy. Essentially he wants to investigate for what is evil and what is good and get rid of the evil while unharming the good that exists. He feels that this is the best solution to better the lives of Americans and will help lead to a successful presidency and bright future.
Monday, January 7, 2008
LAD #20
LAD #20-Bryan's Cross of Gold Speech
This powerful speech by William Jennings Bryan about adopting a new currency during the time. Bryan supported bimetalism, or rather the use of both gold and silver currency, which was a popular opinon of the time. They felt that by switching to all gold, huge inflation would occur so rather a slow transition into the silver standard would lead to a much more positive outcome. His speech proved to be controversial for those who did not have the same viewpoint on the situation as Bryan. He spoke that the decision, if made hastily could cause inflation or the economy to crumble due to the lack of value behind money. Without gold and silver to back up paper money. it has no use.
This powerful speech by William Jennings Bryan about adopting a new currency during the time. Bryan supported bimetalism, or rather the use of both gold and silver currency, which was a popular opinon of the time. They felt that by switching to all gold, huge inflation would occur so rather a slow transition into the silver standard would lead to a much more positive outcome. His speech proved to be controversial for those who did not have the same viewpoint on the situation as Bryan. He spoke that the decision, if made hastily could cause inflation or the economy to crumble due to the lack of value behind money. Without gold and silver to back up paper money. it has no use.
LAD #19
LAD #19-Populist Party Platform
This platform by the Populist Party helped to address the major issue on the minds of the party members. Their most specific issues were focused on a belief for the abolition of national banks because they gave the government too much power. They also called for a graduated income tax to help pay for many projects and provide funding to expand and benefit their own lives in return. A direct election of senators to the government by the people to give them a much bigger role and say in government and their elected officials. They also felt that the government should abandon its lassiez-fair approach to business to help better the lives of employees who were exploited and taken advantage of. By passing labor laws, minimum wage and maximum hours the Populist Party felt that their lives would improve so much for the better. They called for many bold changes that influence many decisions still made today.
This platform by the Populist Party helped to address the major issue on the minds of the party members. Their most specific issues were focused on a belief for the abolition of national banks because they gave the government too much power. They also called for a graduated income tax to help pay for many projects and provide funding to expand and benefit their own lives in return. A direct election of senators to the government by the people to give them a much bigger role and say in government and their elected officials. They also felt that the government should abandon its lassiez-fair approach to business to help better the lives of employees who were exploited and taken advantage of. By passing labor laws, minimum wage and maximum hours the Populist Party felt that their lives would improve so much for the better. They called for many bold changes that influence many decisions still made today.
LAD #21
LAD #21-Dawes Act
This act is about how the Native Americans were surveyed by Senator Dawes and the laws that they Native Americans must abide by and restrictions they must life with from each day forward. The act proved to be overestimated because the amount of land was far less than estimated. It was also very harsh toward the Native Americans, forcing them to pack up and move their lives. The government ordered and restricted the land amounts allowed to Native Americans and used the lands that were previously used by the Native Americans for various governmental purposes that are also linked to the growing imperalistic ideas of the time and the feeling of needing control and conquering over others.
This act is about how the Native Americans were surveyed by Senator Dawes and the laws that they Native Americans must abide by and restrictions they must life with from each day forward. The act proved to be overestimated because the amount of land was far less than estimated. It was also very harsh toward the Native Americans, forcing them to pack up and move their lives. The government ordered and restricted the land amounts allowed to Native Americans and used the lands that were previously used by the Native Americans for various governmental purposes that are also linked to the growing imperalistic ideas of the time and the feeling of needing control and conquering over others.
Thursday, January 3, 2008
LAD #18
LAD #18-McKinley's War Message
McKinley's address was about the Spanish American War. He describes how he feels that it is his duty as the President of the United States to address the nation and Congress as to his beliefs on the future of this war. McKinley feels that ultimately no side is going to win this war and it is merely a physical battle that cannot be won. He goes on to claim that the terrible violence in Cuba has turned even more cruel. He decides he wants to claim a proclamation of neutrality or some form of agreement to end the violent fighting because in his opinion it is just a waste of time, money and innocent lives. Finally he calls upon Congress for support to help put an end to a war he feels is unneccessary to go on any longer for America and all the efforts put forth in the war effort.
McKinley's address was about the Spanish American War. He describes how he feels that it is his duty as the President of the United States to address the nation and Congress as to his beliefs on the future of this war. McKinley feels that ultimately no side is going to win this war and it is merely a physical battle that cannot be won. He goes on to claim that the terrible violence in Cuba has turned even more cruel. He decides he wants to claim a proclamation of neutrality or some form of agreement to end the violent fighting because in his opinion it is just a waste of time, money and innocent lives. Finally he calls upon Congress for support to help put an end to a war he feels is unneccessary to go on any longer for America and all the efforts put forth in the war effort.
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