Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Martin van Buren 1837 - 1841
Economic Transformations and Globalization: Following suit towards Andrew Jackson's views of national banks, Martin van Buren also opposed them and fought for new policies which he hoped would shape the economy in a way he seemed fit. Martin van Buren fought to oppose the estbalishment of a new Bank of the United States and instead redirect how the economy and its problems be handled. Van Buren's solution was to convince society and the government of an independent treasury in which the U.S economic problems would be situated with. In doing so society would rely less on the government and become more independent in solving their problems.
Slavery and its Legacies in North America: President Martin Van Buren took a number of steps during his presidency which led to create this anti - slavery persona. A prominent example was during the vote of the admission of Missouri as a slave state, where van Buren would Vote against it. He also was a very possible canidate as president of the Free-Soil Party. The "Free-Soilers" took great opposition towards the expansion of slaves into newly obtained territories. They had hopes of reducing the spread of slavery and its practice and took to great measures in order to try and do so.
Environment: Martin van Buren despised internal improvements and would rather redirect their wealth and the economy towards other aspects of the society. Unfortunately this did not settle well with the entire nation and van Buren recieved opposition. His most prominent opponent were westerners who wanted to establish trade relations with eastern factors. With hopes of increasing their own lives and base for commerce the westerners had high hopes to take the steps necessary. Although without the internal funding to create and improve roads, travel was extremely difficult making trade the very same.
War and Diplomacy:Van Buren being so closely in the shadow of Andrew Jackson's actions took the great responsibility of having to deal with the 2nd Seminole War. Taking place as a reaction to the Indian Removal Act placed into effect by previous president Andrew Jackson, van Buren was left with all of it to handle. As any war many lives were sacrificed and the land and people greatly affected. The Seminole Indian population did not take lightly to the decisions/actions made by Jackson, and unfortunately President van Buren was the one to take to them.
Politics and Citizenship: during the van Buren presidency a number of his decision revolved around a sense of economic reform. Van Buren had proposed to the nation the idea of an independent treasury. The idea behind the treasury would be that it would have the power Of controlling all fedreal funds as well as dal with the income and wealth itself. Despite van Buren's excitement for establishing a treasury, it was not fully accepted by everyone and stirred up controversy between those who opposed the idea of banking. In addition to the treasury van Buren also promoted other economic aspects such as low tariffs and free trade.
American Identity and Culture: During his presidency arose a period where society began to panic and crumble economically. Large numbers of banks and businesses were struggling to make income as well as maintaining that flow of money. A drop in the economy also affected those who owed land and their ability to pay for their share. Families struggled as well and society was left in a deep hole struggling to find a solution. Eventually van Buren and his cabinet would establish programs to help aid those in a deep financial/social crisis, but for some it was too late.
Slavery and its Legacies in North America: President Martin Van Buren took a number of steps during his presidency which led to create this anti - slavery persona. A prominent example was during the vote of the admission of Missouri as a slave state, where van Buren would Vote against it. He also was a very possible canidate as president of the Free-Soil Party. The "Free-Soilers" took great opposition towards the expansion of slaves into newly obtained territories. They had hopes of reducing the spread of slavery and its practice and took to great measures in order to try and do so.
Environment: Martin van Buren despised internal improvements and would rather redirect their wealth and the economy towards other aspects of the society. Unfortunately this did not settle well with the entire nation and van Buren recieved opposition. His most prominent opponent were westerners who wanted to establish trade relations with eastern factors. With hopes of increasing their own lives and base for commerce the westerners had high hopes to take the steps necessary. Although without the internal funding to create and improve roads, travel was extremely difficult making trade the very same.
War and Diplomacy:Van Buren being so closely in the shadow of Andrew Jackson's actions took the great responsibility of having to deal with the 2nd Seminole War. Taking place as a reaction to the Indian Removal Act placed into effect by previous president Andrew Jackson, van Buren was left with all of it to handle. As any war many lives were sacrificed and the land and people greatly affected. The Seminole Indian population did not take lightly to the decisions/actions made by Jackson, and unfortunately President van Buren was the one to take to them.
Politics and Citizenship: during the van Buren presidency a number of his decision revolved around a sense of economic reform. Van Buren had proposed to the nation the idea of an independent treasury. The idea behind the treasury would be that it would have the power Of controlling all fedreal funds as well as dal with the income and wealth itself. Despite van Buren's excitement for establishing a treasury, it was not fully accepted by everyone and stirred up controversy between those who opposed the idea of banking. In addition to the treasury van Buren also promoted other economic aspects such as low tariffs and free trade.
American Identity and Culture: During his presidency arose a period where society began to panic and crumble economically. Large numbers of banks and businesses were struggling to make income as well as maintaining that flow of money. A drop in the economy also affected those who owed land and their ability to pay for their share. Families struggled as well and society was left in a deep hole struggling to find a solution. Eventually van Buren and his cabinet would establish programs to help aid those in a deep financial/social crisis, but for some it was too late.
Monday, December 26, 2011
Andrew Jackson 1829 - 1837
Politics and Citizenship: From the Jacksonian presidency 2 individual opposing political parties known as the Whigs and the Democratic - Republicans, later becoming known as just Democrats became the central political trends of the time. Founded by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison, the party continued forth and later landed in the hands of Andrew Jackson. The Democratic - Republicans believed that a strong central government would harm and damage the rights and liberties of the states and the citizens within them, the very goals they hoped to pursue and achieve. They also believed in an agrarian based economy as opposed to industrilization. Andrew Jackson alongside Martin Van Buren helped to encourage these ideals and usher an instilled excitement for this particular political/social path.
Economic Transformations and Globalization: Andrew Jackson faced a great struggle with the Second Bank of the United States, an establishment he greatly opposed and maintained high hopes of defeating. Jackson resented the fact that the bank continually rejected his attempts to recieve funding to expand and explore western territories. In addition Jackson felt that the bank in itself lacked organization and a set motive with the power and wealth available to them. Andrew Jackson felt that the bank completely crushed the dreams and hopes of the common people and their chances at success and power. As one for the common people, Jackson took to great measures the actions committed by the bank.
Environment: Andrew Jackson wanted to pursue westward expansion and the territories there that remained dormant. By doing so Jackson's belief in an agrarian culture would be achieved. New lands meant more crops, which meant more food for sale, which meant a stronger economy. Without the neccessary wealth needed to do so though, Jackson was left to only the lands already avilable to him. To open up more land and increase the opportunity to gain more, Jackson signed the Indian Removal Act, a blunt step in resettling Native Americans in order to gain land and please the people. The Indian Removal Act opened up a number of the lands that were previously occupied, but at the hurtful cost of the well being and homes of the Indians that lived there. The act impacted the lives of thousands and was extremely controversial among the Native Americans, but ultimately served in its original purpose to free the occupied lands in order to be used for economic purposes.
Slavery and its Legacies in North America: Alongside the lines of Jackson's pursuit of obtaining new land was what happened when he did gain land. The most common outcome was the use of the land as a plantation in order to increase the economy. Like a majority of the Southern population, Jackson was an advocate of slavery and its practice. In order for his plantations to be successful and his land properly tended to, Jackson needed the steady workforce of the slaves. As a president who advocated slavery, Jackson had his share of opposition and dislike which served to his disadvantage.
War and Diplomacy: Following the Napoleonic Era, Jackson was left with damaged relations between the U.S and the French. This was a result of previous conflict with the French during the times of Napoleon which carried on to later years. Jackson took the steps to make amends with the French and try to establish neutrality. This meant an exchange of money or making compromises, steps that in the end would settle the conflict between the two.
American Identity and Culture: Andrew Jackson during his presidency took the action of removing Indians from there homelands in order to create new lands for the U.S to use. During this time thousands of Native Americans were being forced to leave their homelands and were relocated to a specified Indian location. This great migration of Indians was known as the Trail of Tears. The Trail of Tears showcased a darker more unemotional side of the U.S and really shaped the views and minds of not only the Indians towards the U.S but the U.S and their views on the Indians.
Economic Transformations and Globalization: Andrew Jackson faced a great struggle with the Second Bank of the United States, an establishment he greatly opposed and maintained high hopes of defeating. Jackson resented the fact that the bank continually rejected his attempts to recieve funding to expand and explore western territories. In addition Jackson felt that the bank in itself lacked organization and a set motive with the power and wealth available to them. Andrew Jackson felt that the bank completely crushed the dreams and hopes of the common people and their chances at success and power. As one for the common people, Jackson took to great measures the actions committed by the bank.
Environment: Andrew Jackson wanted to pursue westward expansion and the territories there that remained dormant. By doing so Jackson's belief in an agrarian culture would be achieved. New lands meant more crops, which meant more food for sale, which meant a stronger economy. Without the neccessary wealth needed to do so though, Jackson was left to only the lands already avilable to him. To open up more land and increase the opportunity to gain more, Jackson signed the Indian Removal Act, a blunt step in resettling Native Americans in order to gain land and please the people. The Indian Removal Act opened up a number of the lands that were previously occupied, but at the hurtful cost of the well being and homes of the Indians that lived there. The act impacted the lives of thousands and was extremely controversial among the Native Americans, but ultimately served in its original purpose to free the occupied lands in order to be used for economic purposes.
Slavery and its Legacies in North America: Alongside the lines of Jackson's pursuit of obtaining new land was what happened when he did gain land. The most common outcome was the use of the land as a plantation in order to increase the economy. Like a majority of the Southern population, Jackson was an advocate of slavery and its practice. In order for his plantations to be successful and his land properly tended to, Jackson needed the steady workforce of the slaves. As a president who advocated slavery, Jackson had his share of opposition and dislike which served to his disadvantage.
War and Diplomacy: Following the Napoleonic Era, Jackson was left with damaged relations between the U.S and the French. This was a result of previous conflict with the French during the times of Napoleon which carried on to later years. Jackson took the steps to make amends with the French and try to establish neutrality. This meant an exchange of money or making compromises, steps that in the end would settle the conflict between the two.
American Identity and Culture: Andrew Jackson during his presidency took the action of removing Indians from there homelands in order to create new lands for the U.S to use. During this time thousands of Native Americans were being forced to leave their homelands and were relocated to a specified Indian location. This great migration of Indians was known as the Trail of Tears. The Trail of Tears showcased a darker more unemotional side of the U.S and really shaped the views and minds of not only the Indians towards the U.S but the U.S and their views on the Indians.
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