We have been reading and discussing the numerous actions of Andrew Jackson as a president. Within these discussions we have looked at Jackson's fight against the Bank of the United States, his Tariff of "Abominations," his displacement of the Native American population as well as his mixed feelings on patronage. Certainly there is much the United States gained from President Jackson, but there can also be considered many mistakes that were made under his administration. Jackson fought to free the American people from aristocracy and the tyranny of a government that he felt, at the time, was overreaching. However, Jackson from time to time was not above throwing his executive power around either.
So the question remains, was Andrew Jackson more positive or negative for the United States? A few links that may prove helpful if you're stuck: http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/presidents/andrewjackson http://www.biography.com/people/andrew-jackson-9350991 http://www.smithsonianmag.com/history-archaeology/The-Cherokees-vs-Andrew-Jackson.html
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We've discussed the events and policies that would eventually bring the Untied States into World War II. Having discussed the economic situation in America, the war in Europe and the Pacific, it is easy to understand that President Roosevelt would want to be involved in the war. This notion has led some to believe that FDR actually knew about the attack, along with its specific details, and let it happen without warning.
Having read the article on political myths and the testimonies during the investigation of this conspiracy that took place after the war, why do you think this "myth" took hold of many Americans? Do you think it is possible that FDR did know more than he let on? Explain your answer using the article and testimonies given to you on Friday. Today we discussed the actions taken by Abraham Lincoln leading up to and during the Civil War, possibly looking at Abraham Lincoln in a way that you haven't before. Following the precedent set by John Adams and the Sedition Acts, Lincoln uses his "war authority" to assure compliance during the war; instituting a draft, ignoring the Supreme Court and suspending the writ of Habeas Corpus.
My question to you then is, was Lincoln justified in doing these actions? Were these actions Constitutional? Defend your answer and post a reply to one other student's response. |
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