Johnsonʼs Reconstruction Plan: Johnson's reconstruction plan was to pass on a series of laws that helped the South. One of these laws is "It pardoned the southerners that swore allegiance to the Union." On the other hand, Lincoln reconstruction plan declared harsh laws upon the South. These couldn't be applied because he was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth.
Black Codes: "Black codes are laws that restricted freedmen's rights." These laws were very harsh. One of these stated" black people could not gather after sunset." Although they earned their freedom, they didn't dispose of it in a good way. This isn't fair because these black people fought in the war in order to earn their freedom but at the end a series of laws were placed upon them.
14th & 15th Amendment: The 14th amendment stated that all the people born in the United States are citizens of this nation. It also declared that "no state shall make or enforce any laws which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens." Another important part of this declaration is that the states can't take away life, liberty, or property from a citizen. This is important because this law finally stated the freedom of any race in the country.
The 15th amendment was declared from the black citizens of Nashville. The most important part of this amendment was "Why deny them the right to have a voice in the election of its rulers?" Although they gained their freedom, they weren't allowed to vote in the elections of its rulers. Later on, this 15th amendment was passed on to the constitution. It stated that all the citizens had the right to vote in the elections.
Radical Reconstruction: In the radical reconstruction, there were many people that had "a desire to prosper in the postwar South." During this event, there was a group called the radical republicans that were opposed to Johnson's reconstruction plan. So they decided to do their own.
Carpetbagger: The Northern Republicans who moved to the postwar in the South were known as carpetbaggers. This name was given by the South which criticized them. This was because the Northern Republican carried with them a cheap suitcase that was made from carpet scraps. The carpetbaggers were often known as greedy men that wanted power. This idea is thought false from the point of view of the historians because they think that they are honest and educated men.
Scalawgs: The Southerners had a name for white southern Republican. They were thought of scalawgs which is a scottish word. This term means that they are "scrawny cattle". Many of the scalawgs were former whigs who were often poor. Many of the southerner whites thought that the reconstruction government was incompetent. They were opposed to the power of the freedmen.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
The end of the civil war
The civil war finally ends. The South is in fury. The North celebrates as expected. In the South, all the lands are devastated and the people don’t know what to do. Houses are burned, many dead bodies are left behind, and people are starting to get hungry. During this war, many farmlands were destroyed leaving the people behind with nowhere else to plant their crops. Also, two thirds of the shipping industries were damaged. As for the soldiers, many of them are suffering from injuries and the rest are dead in the war. Their only hopes know is to flee for their lives.
Almost 38,000 African Americans were killed in this war. The rest that stayed alive are now located in a poor region in which the economic activity is slow. With this support we can say that they earned their freedom but not in a good way. Some of these people decided to continue working in the plantation of their master. Others thought in moving to cities and try to find jobs. In this war, these African American people were paid 7 dollars each month which was half the salary of a white soldier. What they cared the most about is fighting in order to earn their freedom. Some questions started to be stated about African Americans. One of them is “Now that the black southerners were free, would the races have equal rights? If so, how might those rights might be protected. If they earlier said that these people were free men, why do they need to ask themselves this question?
As for President Lincoln, he passed out his reconstruction plan in which many people were not pleased with. Right after, he got assassinated by John Wilkes. This gave the chance for the vice president Andrew Johnson to take over as President. He wrote his reconstruction plan in which he accorded many favors to the South. This was partially because he came from North Carolina which was a South state. Some of his ideas were that he “pardoned the southerners who swore allegiance to the Union. He permitted each state to hold a constitutional convention. He also stated that states were required to void secession, abolish slavery, and repudiate the confederate debt, and finally, states could then hold elections and rejoin the Union. These new ideas were not exactly the same as Lincoln’s ideas. Lincoln helped the South in some ways while Johnson helped the south in all the ways. Lincoln also mentioned a harsh law that stated that it denied pardons for any Southern person that killed an African American war prisoner.
Almost 38,000 African Americans were killed in this war. The rest that stayed alive are now located in a poor region in which the economic activity is slow. With this support we can say that they earned their freedom but not in a good way. Some of these people decided to continue working in the plantation of their master. Others thought in moving to cities and try to find jobs. In this war, these African American people were paid 7 dollars each month which was half the salary of a white soldier. What they cared the most about is fighting in order to earn their freedom. Some questions started to be stated about African Americans. One of them is “Now that the black southerners were free, would the races have equal rights? If so, how might those rights might be protected. If they earlier said that these people were free men, why do they need to ask themselves this question?
As for President Lincoln, he passed out his reconstruction plan in which many people were not pleased with. Right after, he got assassinated by John Wilkes. This gave the chance for the vice president Andrew Johnson to take over as President. He wrote his reconstruction plan in which he accorded many favors to the South. This was partially because he came from North Carolina which was a South state. Some of his ideas were that he “pardoned the southerners who swore allegiance to the Union. He permitted each state to hold a constitutional convention. He also stated that states were required to void secession, abolish slavery, and repudiate the confederate debt, and finally, states could then hold elections and rejoin the Union. These new ideas were not exactly the same as Lincoln’s ideas. Lincoln helped the South in some ways while Johnson helped the south in all the ways. Lincoln also mentioned a harsh law that stated that it denied pardons for any Southern person that killed an African American war prisoner.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Compromise of 1850, Kansas-Nebraska Act, and the Presidential Election 1860
Compromise of 1850
There were several important issues in the compromise of 1850. These issues were:
- A vast territory has been gained by the United States. They are wondering if they should allow slavery in the land or set it free or that the citizens should choose.
- Should california be a free state.
- There was some kind of disbute over land where Texas declared that its lands streched till Santa Fe.
- Washington D.C allowed slavery. It was the largest slave market in North America.
There was a compromise where Texas was said to forget about the lands and in return be given 10 million dollars. California would be a free state. Slavery was another big problem because many blacks fled from the country to live in present day Canada.
Kansas-Nebraska Act
The Kansas-Nebraska act was when Kansas and Nebraska people had the right to allow slaves if they wanted. There were two groups: The pro-slavery which strongly recomended the slavery and the anti-slavery, which was against. Violence rose among these two groups of people in which the death toll increased. The elections that were held were won by the pro-slavery. After each election, the pro-slavery was attacked by the anti-slavery group in which violence arose. Before the civil war, Kansas became a free state.
Presidential Election 1860
The issues of the presidential elctions in 1860 was mostly slavery. In the elections, Lincoln needed to face Douglass, which was another man running for president. In 1859, Lincoln gave a speech in New York in which he denounced slavery. The speech was a big success. Lincoln wanted to ge the support of the Illinois delegation to the Republican National Convention. Eventually he got its support. Throughout the presidential election, Lincoln continued to get the support of more and more people. In the day of the elction, Lincoln got less than 40 percent of the votes but still won the elections.
There were several important issues in the compromise of 1850. These issues were:
- A vast territory has been gained by the United States. They are wondering if they should allow slavery in the land or set it free or that the citizens should choose.
- Should california be a free state.
- There was some kind of disbute over land where Texas declared that its lands streched till Santa Fe.
- Washington D.C allowed slavery. It was the largest slave market in North America.
There was a compromise where Texas was said to forget about the lands and in return be given 10 million dollars. California would be a free state. Slavery was another big problem because many blacks fled from the country to live in present day Canada.
Kansas-Nebraska Act
The Kansas-Nebraska act was when Kansas and Nebraska people had the right to allow slaves if they wanted. There were two groups: The pro-slavery which strongly recomended the slavery and the anti-slavery, which was against. Violence rose among these two groups of people in which the death toll increased. The elections that were held were won by the pro-slavery. After each election, the pro-slavery was attacked by the anti-slavery group in which violence arose. Before the civil war, Kansas became a free state.
Presidential Election 1860
The issues of the presidential elctions in 1860 was mostly slavery. In the elections, Lincoln needed to face Douglass, which was another man running for president. In 1859, Lincoln gave a speech in New York in which he denounced slavery. The speech was a big success. Lincoln wanted to ge the support of the Illinois delegation to the Republican National Convention. Eventually he got its support. Throughout the presidential election, Lincoln continued to get the support of more and more people. In the day of the elction, Lincoln got less than 40 percent of the votes but still won the elections.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Politics in Morocco
Leaders of Morrocan Political parties welcomed the U.S. position over Morocco's autonomy leader. This happened on saturday where the main topic was mostly about the Sahara issues which lasted more than 300 hundred years. When Hillary clinton last visited Morocco, she stated that morocco's autonomy leader for the Sahara desert is mostly "serious" or "credible". Moroccan leaders such as Thami Khyari or Ismail Alaoui stated that this is a clear message to the enemies that wish to see a change on the U.S. position.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Compromising
Compromise could not work in a teenager's life when someone is asked to dring alcohol. This drinkable substance is not allowed in the muslim religion for whatever reason. An example is if someone asks you to drink alcohol against 1 million dollars, the muslim person will need to decline this offer. If he accepts, he just would brake a muslim statement.
Compromise could not work in an international political situation when a national leader is asked to leave his post in return for leading another nation. This could also not work because it isn't right to leave his or her nation back to govern another country. It is like leaving our family behind.
Compromise could not work in an international political situation when a national leader is asked to leave his post in return for leading another nation. This could also not work because it isn't right to leave his or her nation back to govern another country. It is like leaving our family behind.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Where I would like to immigrate to after my university studies
When I finish my university studies, I would like to migrate to the United States of America because it has a very developed economy. There are many jobs there that are not present in other countries. In my case, I would like to start with engineering and continue my career with business. Another reason why I would like to migrate in the U.S.A is because the people are free to express what they want. Back when there was the American Revolution, people hadn't lots of rights like today. When the British colonized their lands, the Americans needed to accept the harsh laws imposed by them for example taxes.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Questions about the reading
1) Describe the debate over the nature of government. Compare the viewpoints of
Jefferson vs Hamilton.
The debate on the proper role of government continued when the Americans won their new constitution and new government. It even continued through Washington's administration. Hamilton thought that the government needed to develop the American economy. He didn't care much about the people that lived in this country. The only problem was that the government still had a depth of nearly 75 million dollars. In order for him to find the money to pay the depth, he decided to set 2 new taxes that were based on importing goods and Whiskey taxes. The government accepted this idea wisely. On the other hand, Thomas Jefferson was the one that most opposed Hamilton's point of views. He believed in the idea of strict construction that was based on using the power of the constitution. Hamilton's idea was different. He believed in a loose construction in which the government could use some of the "powers of the constitution as to do many things as long as they were not expressly prohibited by the constitution." pg.90
2) What is a political party?
A political party is a group of people who seek to win elections and hold public office in order to control government policy and programs." pg 91
3) Describe John Adams presidency. What were some of the difficulties he faced?
John Adams was a leader in the American Revolution. During his presidency he didn't acknowledge the same talent as George Washington. This was normal because he had a small nation between his hands that still was in the form of development. Some difficulties that he faced were the French that wanted to
declare war. This was because the Americans signed the Jay's Treaty with the British. In order to express their anger towards the Americans, the French began to seize their ships that were placed in their harbor. In order to find a solution to this problem, John Adams decided to send some people to negotiate with the French.
4) Outline the key events of Jefferson’s presidency.
Thomas Jefferson acted in a democratic way. He had an excellent start in his presidency in which he bought Louisiana from the French. It was half the size of the American Nation. One thing that he failed to do was limit the federal courts. The second term didn't go as smoothly as the first. He left the office in the year of 1809.
Jefferson vs Hamilton.
The debate on the proper role of government continued when the Americans won their new constitution and new government. It even continued through Washington's administration. Hamilton thought that the government needed to develop the American economy. He didn't care much about the people that lived in this country. The only problem was that the government still had a depth of nearly 75 million dollars. In order for him to find the money to pay the depth, he decided to set 2 new taxes that were based on importing goods and Whiskey taxes. The government accepted this idea wisely. On the other hand, Thomas Jefferson was the one that most opposed Hamilton's point of views. He believed in the idea of strict construction that was based on using the power of the constitution. Hamilton's idea was different. He believed in a loose construction in which the government could use some of the "powers of the constitution as to do many things as long as they were not expressly prohibited by the constitution." pg.90
2) What is a political party?
A political party is a group of people who seek to win elections and hold public office in order to control government policy and programs." pg 91
3) Describe John Adams presidency. What were some of the difficulties he faced?
John Adams was a leader in the American Revolution. During his presidency he didn't acknowledge the same talent as George Washington. This was normal because he had a small nation between his hands that still was in the form of development. Some difficulties that he faced were the French that wanted to
declare war. This was because the Americans signed the Jay's Treaty with the British. In order to express their anger towards the Americans, the French began to seize their ships that were placed in their harbor. In order to find a solution to this problem, John Adams decided to send some people to negotiate with the French.
4) Outline the key events of Jefferson’s presidency.
Thomas Jefferson acted in a democratic way. He had an excellent start in his presidency in which he bought Louisiana from the French. It was half the size of the American Nation. One thing that he failed to do was limit the federal courts. The second term didn't go as smoothly as the first. He left the office in the year of 1809.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Definitions and their ranking
(Some words are taken from the real dictionary definition)
Natural Rights: It is the term used to explain the rights of humans. Freedom is one part of this word that demonstrates the equality of every human. Natural rights cannot be taken away from any other human except yourself.
A Right of Self Determination: Is when a person has free choices in which they can determine their political status.
Right to Revolution: It is when a group of people has the right to try to overthrow a government.
Popular Sovereignty: This term is used when the government is created by the people.
Social Contract: Is an agreement among an organized society or among the government stating in limiting the rights of a person.
Natural Rights: It is the term used to explain the rights of humans. Freedom is one part of this word that demonstrates the equality of every human. Natural rights cannot be taken away from any other human except yourself.
A Right of Self Determination: Is when a person has free choices in which they can determine their political status.
Right to Revolution: It is when a group of people has the right to try to overthrow a government.
Popular Sovereignty: This term is used when the government is created by the people.
Social Contract: Is an agreement among an organized society or among the government stating in limiting the rights of a person.
Friday, September 18, 2009
Migration From Morocco, where they go, and who is migrating from it
Different reasons why Moroccans migrate from Morocco are that they can't find a good and suitable job in their home country. They think that migrating would bring them a better life and fortune. The only problem is that some migrating people could not find a good job in the other countries and have a miserable life. Other reasons why people migrate is for their school work. When they graduate from school, they got to find a good english University in order to extend their work. Only one known university is found in Morocco which is located in Ifrane.
When people migrate they usually go in Europe. Only 9 percent of the migrating people go in North America in which the remaining are found in Spain, France, and Italy. I once saw in the news that their are almost 1 millions Moroccans living in Spain, making it the most popular country for Moroccan Migration. I also noticed that most of the migrating car identities come from Spain.
Some people that have industrial work can migrate from Morocco for a year or two in order to establish some company businesses in other countries. Also, some soccer players that would like to play in other countries migrate. Finally, teachers that would like to teach in other countries and know a little bit of other cultures migrate.
When people migrate they usually go in Europe. Only 9 percent of the migrating people go in North America in which the remaining are found in Spain, France, and Italy. I once saw in the news that their are almost 1 millions Moroccans living in Spain, making it the most popular country for Moroccan Migration. I also noticed that most of the migrating car identities come from Spain.
Some people that have industrial work can migrate from Morocco for a year or two in order to establish some company businesses in other countries. Also, some soccer players that would like to play in other countries migrate. Finally, teachers that would like to teach in other countries and know a little bit of other cultures migrate.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Effects of Colonization in Morocco
In the past, many countries tried to control morocco such as Spain. Although it was very powerful, Morocco was helped by two nearby countries named today as France and England. This was not because they liked Morocco so much, it was because they didn't want Spain to gain power after they seized this country. Although all these three countries were unified, Spain wanted to leave the lands but in one condition; that Morocco would pay some money. Morocco accepted with the help of England and France that leant them millions and millions of dirhams. With the rise of the economy in Morocco, they were able to repay them back. The only problem that is still left today is, that Spain still fishes in the coasts of Morocco, therefore decreasing the amount of fish left. Someday this fish might be extinct and the economy of Morocco would fall. Lets just hope that these two countries would remain in peace and resolve all these problems.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Why Study History?
I think that history helps us know better about the ancient people that lived in our society. It helps us know some interesting facts about them and the way that these people lived without any technology in which the people of today would barely imagine. History helps us have a clear idea of the different methods these people shared for example irrigation methods which were a great use to them and is also used by present-day people. History affects society as a whole because it helps us sometimes invent knew technologies. Without the history, people wouldn't have a great role in today's life. History affects me as an individual because I wouldn't have lots of objects if the ancient people didn't find the correct substances to from the object.. I'm very thankful for this.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Bomb seized by the army
The bomb is believed to have been planted in the ground by a dissident rebublican in northern ireland. The police say that it would of caused big damages. This bomb is said to be the clue to kill several policeman. How did they find the bomb? Easy, it had a command wire that was visible to the ground and from that they noticed that it was the bomb today. The army made safe the 600 pound device from explosing and murdering several people. It contained fertiliser-based homemade explosives that has finally been removed from it.
"I challenge those who have planted this bomb in the community to come forward and explain why they have done so? How is this furthering the struggle for Irish freedom?" This sentence was said by Dominic Bradley who also questioned the police. The terrosist still is unknown but a power of courage would make him explain himself on this dangerous crime.
"I challenge those who have planted this bomb in the community to come forward and explain why they have done so? How is this furthering the struggle for Irish freedom?" This sentence was said by Dominic Bradley who also questioned the police. The terrosist still is unknown but a power of courage would make him explain himself on this dangerous crime.
Friday, September 4, 2009
Skills that my parents shared with me.
The first skill that my father shared with me is that he needs to have the authority on the family. The second skill is that he needs to manage his effort to do his work in the best ways. The third and final skill is to raise his children (me, my brother, and my sister) in the respect of others.
5 reasons why blogging is such an important tool.
1) I think students should blog because there is no longer a teacher that can see all our work but the whole audience. I can share with them my point of views and they can give me feedback on my ideas.
2) The second reason is that homework will be easier typing than writing by hand. Some people may disagree with this idea but that's what I personally thing.
3) People can write comments over my work in different hours of the day. This is really important because if I agree on something, I may change some of the work.
4) One of the most important reasons is that my parents can know what I'm doing in school and try to help me if I have troubles.
5) The last reason is that my work can be easily accessed in all times.
2) The second reason is that homework will be easier typing than writing by hand. Some people may disagree with this idea but that's what I personally thing.
3) People can write comments over my work in different hours of the day. This is really important because if I agree on something, I may change some of the work.
4) One of the most important reasons is that my parents can know what I'm doing in school and try to help me if I have troubles.
5) The last reason is that my work can be easily accessed in all times.
All about me
Hi, my name is omar abdelfadel and I'm in
9th grade in the Casablanca American Shool.
I lived in morocco all my life and I like it here.
Some of my best sports are soccer, basketball,
and tennis. I really like these sports because
thay are very fun.
My favorite foods are pizza and burgers and
others.
My goal this year is to have very good
grades in my classes. I'm willing to work very
hard to achieve what I expect of myself. My
other goals are to complete some sports
in the varsity team. I'm really certain that
I have the ability to accomplish this.
9th grade in the Casablanca American Shool.
I lived in morocco all my life and I like it here.
Some of my best sports are soccer, basketball,
and tennis. I really like these sports because
thay are very fun.
My favorite foods are pizza and burgers and
others.
My goal this year is to have very good
grades in my classes. I'm willing to work very
hard to achieve what I expect of myself. My
other goals are to complete some sports
in the varsity team. I'm really certain that
I have the ability to accomplish this.
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