This essay plans to analyse and explain the extension of the franchise from 1830 and to asses whether Britain was fully democratic by 1918. Some historians believe that because of different anomalies in democracy such as plural votes and the power of the House of Lords made Britain fundamentally undemocratic even up to the 20th century, however other opinions are that Britain, having had changed so much, was almost fully democratic by this time. In order to judge how democratic Britain became, this essay will explain the changes in the different hallmarks of democracy and judge how democratic they became and will also analyse the vestiges of the past which held Britain back from achieving a full democratic system. Arguably, the most important trait of a democracy is the right to vote. Without this hallmark, ordinary people do not have a say in the way the country is run.
From Crisis to Empire Module_04 From Crisis to Empire Chapter 19 Questions: In the late 19 century, what groups usually voted Democratic? Why was the Pendleton Act passed? What issues caused the Sherman Anti-Trust Act to be passed? What were the reforms that the Farmers' Alliances wanted? What was the platform of the Populist Party?
Period 4 9/14/11 Have you ever wondered how life was like in Early American society? Or even how European ideas influenced our Declaration of Independence? How America’s greatest tragedy which was the Civil War started? Moments in history like these should be known by everyone. It’s important to know about the past lives and how around the 1800’s the United States started expanding.
What kind of master/Christian is Covey? Why does Douglass choose to discuss the effects slavery had on white families and Christians? 3. Compare Douglass's portrayal of slavery on plantations (Lloyd's), farms (Freeland's and Covey's), and in the city (childhood and work at Fells Point shipyard). What are the most important differences?
What was the American Navy’s position vis-à-vis impressment? 5. Why did Robert Morris’ plan to assuage the concerns of financial contributors to the Continental Congress anger the common soldier? 6. What was the British strategy concerning slavery in the South?
He was nominated on the ballot thanks to the support of William Jennings Bryan, a three-time Democratic presidential candidate. If all of the candidates were supporters of Progressivism, what were the issues? The three key issues of this election were how to deal with trusts, should women be able to vote, and should tariffs be used to protect trade in America. This book states, “Although the debates ranged widely, there were two general camps: (1) Those who argued for a small- scale, localized, producer-oriented
3 parts) * Internal Improvements (Eerie Canal, Cumberland Road) * Tariff of 1816 * Seminole Wars (1817) * Rush Bagot Agreement (1817) * Panic of 1819 * Adams Onis Treaty (1819) * Economic improvements of the 1820s (Steamships – Who developed the first? Effect? // Railroads – effect on western towns? // Factory System – started by whom? What helped industry grow in the early part of the century?
● How could a political idea based on small communities be applied to a new country as large as the U.S.? ● Classical Republicanism conflicted with natural rights. James Madison refined the ideas of classical republicanism “Father of the Constitution” ● Democracy: people administer the gov’t themselves ● “direct democracies” confined to small communities ● Republic: People’s representatives administer the government, covering a larger area. Madison ….. ● America should have a republican form of government ○ Laws made by representatives, elected by the people ○ Members should be elected by a large number of the people ○ Representative Democracy. How did the founders adapt the ideal of civic virtue to the American republic?
Soon after the war, Confederates began being pardoned and accepted back into the Union as citizens. Thomas Nast’s cartoon, “Shall I Trust This Man, and Not This Man” fostered the dilemma of what should America do with the newly freed slaves and the ex-Confederates. The first image depicts Columbia sitting before many former Confederates who are begging her for forgiveness and for their re-admission into the Union. The bottom caption indicates Columbia debating whether or not she should trust them. The second picture depicts an African-American amputee.
Word your time line information in the way that makes the most sense to you. 1801 A tie vote between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr brings the election to the House of Representatives. Each state’s delegation cast one vote, and Jefferson is elected president. 1803 Jefferson authorizes the Louisiana Purchase, compromising his political principle that the government could only act according to the Constitution. The new territory doubles the nation in size.