LAD #10 Monroe Doctrine

Americans did not want European countries to fall back into states of monarchy. Monroe thought that the European colonies in America would affect the United States if this happened, otherwise the United States was trying to stay out of the European affairs. Since most of the Spanish and French colonies had gained independence this seemed the time to strike.Adams, an important figure in the making of the Monroe Doctrine, disregarded what the czar of Russia said because he believed America should be rid of colonies from Europeans. He also hoped to stop France and Spain from tearing through South America. The United States really wanted to remain neutral, but if European powers started attacking parts of the American continents, then the U.S. would have to get involved. Also, this doctrine states "It is impossible that the allied powers should extend their political system to any portion of either continent without endangering our peace and happiness" which kind of means that the American continent as well as Europe is affected by what the other does. 
President James Monroe

LAD #9 Christopher Columbus

Christopher Columbus brings up quite the controversy when typed into google. Even though we have this beautiful day off for a man who some consider a hero, I believe that he is more of a villain than hero. First, he is credited with finding America in the year 1492, but this may not even be true. There were people inhabiting America long before Columbus "found" it and there are theories that other Europeans actually ran into America before 1492. Also, Columbus wasn't even looking for America he was looking for India and happened across it. It wasn't planned, it was almost completely luck in his case. Then, and maybe most importantly, he is known to have killed off several tribes of Native Americans just by showing up. Disease killed most of the Native Americans which made them easy to conquer and turn into slaves. To a lesser extent, Christopher Columbus can be seen as a hero. He did take a risky chance when setting out in 1492 and he was lucky enough that it paid off. Columbus did not find India, but he found a good source for resources which was what he'd been looking for. So Christopher Columbus, though he made some positive things happen, he is mostly a villain in my opinion.
 

LAD #8 Jefferson's First Inaugural Address

Jefferson's First Inaugural speech mainly focused on his praise for the Constitution. He says that it makes it very easy for him to be President because it tells him exactly what to do. However, he shows modesty in the beginning of his speech when he explains that his talents are limited and most likely below the standard of President, but then later he says that thanks to the Constitution he has a guideline to follow. This guideline applies to the entire population of the United States of America, as well. He says that America is special because the citizens have certain liberties and freedoms. He, also, says that the government is so efficient because of the people and the people have these freedoms because of the government. Basically, Thomas Jefferson says that America is the best country because of the Constitution and the people in it.