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Jackson on Indian RemovalJackson pats himself and Congress on the back for dealing with the "red man." He says that 2 tribes have already willingly left and others will soon follow their example. Jackson says this is better for all parties involved because whites could have more land to be prosperous, and Indians would be free from state control. He says that leaving the graves of their ancestors is no more difficult than when Americans did so when coming to America. Jackson feels that all those forests occupied by a few Indians is a waste and that if Americans are excited about moving west the Indians should too.
This is significant because it reveals the rationale behind Indian Removal, which ties in nicely with the idea of Manifest Destiny. The removal of Indians is a small price to pay for the territorial expansion of the U.S. It also shows how out of hand the removal became. Unlike the willing participants Jackson expected, Indians were forced on a long death march known as the Trail of Tears. Even the promise of safety out west was violated once Americans wanted to go ever further west, hoping to connect America from sea to shining sea. Eric L. |
The Treaty of Guadalupe HidalgoWith the defeat of its army and the fall of the capital, Mexico City, in September 1847, the Mexican government surrendered to the United States and entered into negotiations to end the war. The negotions between both the United States and Mexico were that of the treaty at the end of the war to discuss such border terms and interactions between both countires.
The significance of this treaty was the preesence of the Manifest Destiny. The thought that man was destined for "coast to coast" expansion by the will of God and how it developed in this treaty. With the inishitive that Nicholas Trist determined, in a thought that Washington did not understand the situation in Mexico and negotiated the peace treaty in defiance of the President. This lead to the facilitated parts of most of modern United States located on the West coast and Mid South lands from the Mexican government. Simon L. |
Poetry by Abraham Lincoln
The main idea of this primary source is Abraham Lincoln looking at his younger, childhood days. He thinks of those hollow times that he would pass at his home with his family. His poem expresses much emotion and feeling as he remembers his past. Abraham reflects on those who have past away, and believes that he may still feel the presence of those survivors. This poem clearly reflects Lincoln's perception on death, showing that during his time he went though many deaths, perhaps of his own loved owns.
The author is the president Abraham Lincoln, directing his poem to his readers. The original poem was written the spring of 1846 and was sent home to one of his fellow friends. The poem was directed to any reader who would like to know about his childhood. It was created to inform about Lincoln's childhood and his perception on life and death. The tone of the poem is very thoughtful with a lot of meaning to it.
Clara Carlos
The author is the president Abraham Lincoln, directing his poem to his readers. The original poem was written the spring of 1846 and was sent home to one of his fellow friends. The poem was directed to any reader who would like to know about his childhood. It was created to inform about Lincoln's childhood and his perception on life and death. The tone of the poem is very thoughtful with a lot of meaning to it.
Clara Carlos