Monroe Doctorine

1. The issuing of the Monroe Doctrine showed that there was a change in the United States' foreign policy. James Monroe decided that the United States was not gonna get Involved in foreign affairs which was the policy before, but Madison changed it. He declared that the European nations shall not attempt to colonize the United States territory anymore because it was rightfully theirs. In doing this Monroe showed the strong nationalism in the us at this time because by declaring this he implied that they would be able to fight any countries attempting to colonizs
2. Adams hoped that the through the Monroe Doctrine, the United States would now be done with having to deal with European influence in America. This would be achieved through the declaration of no more colonization of the US territory. This would also help to accomplish manifest destiny which was one of the main goals for the us at this time
3. The key phrase of the entire document is "henceforth not to be considered as subjects for future colonization by an European powers." This is the most important statement because it is the one statement where it truly defines how the United States will treat colonization of their land by European nations. It shows how they will have a policy of  no  toleration towards any future colonization. 

Columbus Blog #8

I believe that Christopher Columbus morally was a villain and that even though his discoveries were very impactful, he was by no means a hero. Columbus may have founded the New World but this discovery was not even the motive behind Columbus' voyage. Also when Columbus returned back to Spain to present his findings the three largest ships had been sunk that he had. On top of this just to show that morally Columbus was not a great man, when he met the natives he was made out to have really wanted god relations with them but in reality this wasn't really the case. The natives were enamored by all the jewels and such that the explorers had so they were easily befriended. Columbus though would later go on to attempt to turn these once "friends" into slaves that the Spanish could benefit from economically via the new trade routes he developed. All in all, the story of Columbus is one that is very misperceived by many, and he gets a good reputation for actions that would reflect otherwise.

LAD #9

Thomas Jefferson's inaugural address was seemingly a little less confident than that of Washington's and Adam's. He spoke about the importance of the United States staying unified as a country and that as one nation they are much stronger. Talking more in depth about staying unified, Jefferson also stressed that the people follow the laws put in place to protect them, and in doing so this would strengthen the unity amongst the people. Jefferson throughout his speech mentioned the implementing militia's, which I believe is important because it could be seen as the direct foundation for the creation of police. Another part of this speech was the promotion, from Jefferson to the people, to continue to help benefit the economy through trade and commerce. He would go on to reassure the people of his readiness to take on the presidential seat.