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.
Monday, January 7, 2008
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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