LAD#8 Monroe Doctrine 1823

The Monroe Doctrine states that the colonized states of the US were not to be colonized by any European powers. Monroe comments on how the United States had done nothing while these nations fight one another for the past few years. Our neutrality policies do not let us get involved in those foreign affairs as well as in "long term" alliances with other countries. We are to do what is best for our country. The United States only gets involved when our rights have been seriously invaded. However we should agree to have peaceful relations with these countries. We want to get involved in Spain and Portugal. If one of these European nations brings their political system to the United States it will destroy our peace we have worked so hard to achieve. We should have friendly realtions with European powers, but not get involved in their affairs.

LAD #7 Thomas Jefferson First Inaugural Address

Jefferson begins by thanking and acknowledging his friends and fellow citizens. He is both anxious and excited to take on his first executive position of office.People are allowed to write and speak whatever they want under the constitution, but he wants everyone in America to unite as a whole. He states that this resource is of wisdom, of virtue, and of zeal on which to rely under all difficulties. He wants everyone to remember the things they have gotten rid of such as religious intolerance and political intolerance. Under the Constitution one should be protected and their rights reserved.
American government is better than other governments because it is representative. It is set up so that power is distributed and is not just in the hands of one individual, this is know as separation of powers. Jefferson believes that he holds the principles that are key to run this country. He will treat all men equally, whether it be on religion, politics etc. He will continue with the policy of neutrality in foreign affairs. He realizes being a president means that people will think of reasons to hate you, untill you are out of office and they can see what an impact they really had on their counrty. He also wanted to "...retain the good opinion of those who have bestowed it in advance, to conciliate that of others by doing them all the good in my power, and to be instrumental to the happiness and freedom of all. "

LAD #6 Washington's Farewell Address 1796

Washington made a statement that it was time for an election for president and he would not be running in this election. He made himself clear that in doing this he was not lacking loyalty or patriotism. He was going to not run in the previous election, but with the state of the United States as it was he decided against it. George Washington hoped that the citizens would not be mad that he is not running again. If he has made any great contributions to this country while in office he hopes that people will remember them and continue his legacy. The United States government is based upon independence, which protects your peace, safety and liberty. The reason why the United States is independent is because many different people worked together to achieve the common goal of freedom from England. All part of the United States despite their differences all work together to make this country work. The North, South, East, and West all work together in union and therefore make a strong nation. People cannot let “geographic" obsticles come between them. The United States Constitution is working much better than the Articles of Confederation had . The political system is based on people making changes to their constitution of their government. People have rights to make their government as well as obey their government. Factions are bad and they ruin mutual interest or common goals. In order to have liberty the powers of a country have be distributed evenly. George Washington advises us that it is dangerous to make parties based on “geographic discrimination.” Washington warned that the development of parties would destroy the government, and worried that special interest groups and foreign nations would easily dominate the factions. On this note, he implored future generations to avoid embroilment in the affairs of other nations, and concentrate on the development of "efficient government" at home, free from foreign influence. Washington left office in March 1797, leaving the nation still very much divided.
Parties or factions cause problems with the public and make foreign influence easier. Some people say that parties are good and prevent one group of people dominating another as well as it leads people to have different opinions, which is what this country is based on. However, parties should not be used to cause disunity within a nation. Religion should not be a factor in any government affairs. Try to keep the nations debt to a minimum, debt is evident though and can be controlled by the practice of taxes. The United States should be at peace with all other nations. Anger towards a nation can result in conflict, which could lead to a war. Foreign influence is a nation’s worst enemy, it causes jealousy. Don’t take the side of any particular nation. Have commercial relations with any nation, but politically stay far away from other nations. Only make alliances when it is absolutely necessary. Use the policy of peace whenever applicable. The United States should always use the policy of peace when dealing with other nations.
Washington's Farewell Address was a direct response to the fractioning of the American people. From a clearly Federalist point of view he extolled the virtues of neutrality. He pleaded for American political neutrality, that citizens not be forced to choose between political alternatives, but rather choose their leaders on the basis of merit and reputation.

LAD # 5 Proclamation of Neutrality

At the time this proclamation of neutrality was issued there was a war going on between the countries of Austria, Prussia, Sardinia, Great Britain and the United Netherlands. George Washington thought it would be best for the United States to not take sides during the war in order to stay out of it. "United States require, that they should with sincerity and good faith adopt and pursue a conduct friendly and impartial toward the belligerant Powers." George Washington said no citizens of the United States were allowed to take sides. No citizens are allowed to fight for, aid, or be hostile towards and of the said countries or they will be punished. The proclamation was made on April 22, 1793 in Philadelphia.

LAD #4 Federalist

1. Why are factions so difficult to eliminate?
Factions are so difficult to eliminate because if you get rid of a faction you get rid of peoples liberty, which is the reason why factions exist in the first place. By getting rid of a faction you are destroying opinion and giving people the same interests. Opinion, liberty and interest are all apart of factions and political life.
2. If factions cannot be removed then how can they be controlled?
Factions can be controlled by putting limits or rules on them. One rule being that if theres a faction that is less than half, relief is given by republican principle. This makes it easier for the opposing side to win by a regular vote. It also says that by controlling factions it helps with creating better public good as well as interests the rights of the citizens.