Wednesday, February 25, 2009
LAD #29: Fourteen Points
When President Wilson met with the leaders of the Allies including Britain, France, and Italy, his biggest concern was making sure that the nations of the world had an opportunity to form and maintain peaceful relations with each other. In his Fourteen Points, Wilson outlined some of the requirements he wished for all nations to follow. These were very idealistic measures, such as freedom of the seas for all and no secret alliances. Because his points were so idealistic, the other Allies did not believe they would work and were not supportive of them. They only wished to punish Germany for the damage it caused to their countries. However, Wilson, a pacifist, wished to take the peaceful route, the foundation behind his points. His points included no secret alliances, freedom of the seas, equal trading rights, demilitarization of all countries, organization of colonies and claims, the removal of troops from Russia, the removal of troops from Belgium, the removal of troops from France, the redrawing of Italy, the organization of an Austrian-Hungarian government, the removal of troops from Romania, Serbia, and Montenegro, the splitting of Turkey from the Ottoman Empire, the establishment of Polish states, and the formation of the League of Nations. Although the Fourteen Points were not incorporated into the Treaty of Versailles, Wilson believed that the establishment of the League of Nations would lead to peace between nations.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
LAD #28
Keating-Owen Act
The Keating-Owen Act was an act established after reformers began to realize that children were working extremely long hours in absolutely heinous conditions. It was revealed that over 2 million children were working in mines for up to ten hours a day with very little pay and almost no protection. Lewis Hine also began to reveal the injustices of child labor by taking very graphic photographs which pictured young children in the terrible environment they regularly worked in. The Keating-Owen Act was a major step in preventing the overworking of children. Although it did not eliminate child labor, it placed many restrictions on it. Products made by children were not allowed to be sold or traded from state to state. Children were also not allowed to work more than eight hours a day and they were not allowed to work at night. By shortening a child's workday and reducing the necessity of their labor by not allowing interstate trade of items produced by children, the Keating-Owen Act made a huge impact on the Progressive Movement.
The Keating-Owen Act was an act established after reformers began to realize that children were working extremely long hours in absolutely heinous conditions. It was revealed that over 2 million children were working in mines for up to ten hours a day with very little pay and almost no protection. Lewis Hine also began to reveal the injustices of child labor by taking very graphic photographs which pictured young children in the terrible environment they regularly worked in. The Keating-Owen Act was a major step in preventing the overworking of children. Although it did not eliminate child labor, it placed many restrictions on it. Products made by children were not allowed to be sold or traded from state to state. Children were also not allowed to work more than eight hours a day and they were not allowed to work at night. By shortening a child's workday and reducing the necessity of their labor by not allowing interstate trade of items produced by children, the Keating-Owen Act made a huge impact on the Progressive Movement.
LAD #27
Wilson's First Inaugural
Woodrow Wilson's Inaugural speech was monumental because it began with Wilson's discussion of the shift in political parties from Republican to Democratic. Wilson stated in his speech that change was needed in the United States, for the government and for the citizens. The situation that Wilson described in his speech is somewhat similar to the situation occurring today, with the recent Inauguration of President Barack Obama. There was a shift in political parties as well as the dire need for change. Wilson continues to say that the past government had been successful because of the establishment of industrialism and the prosperity of big businessmen. However, these men's wealth came at the expense of the miserable working class. Wilson believed that the prime concern of the government at this point was to bring morality back to America. In Wilson's eyes, there were many things that needed to be changed including tariffs, banking systems, industry, and agriculture. However, Wilson promised that although the government did have the right to bring justice back to America, it would not destroy any past accomplishments that may have been corrupted along the way. Wilson believed the duty of the government was to clean up any unjustices and restore the the justice that had been neglected thus far. Wilson proclaimed his dedication to America and assured its people that he would do everything in his power to reach success.
Woodrow Wilson's Inaugural speech was monumental because it began with Wilson's discussion of the shift in political parties from Republican to Democratic. Wilson stated in his speech that change was needed in the United States, for the government and for the citizens. The situation that Wilson described in his speech is somewhat similar to the situation occurring today, with the recent Inauguration of President Barack Obama. There was a shift in political parties as well as the dire need for change. Wilson continues to say that the past government had been successful because of the establishment of industrialism and the prosperity of big businessmen. However, these men's wealth came at the expense of the miserable working class. Wilson believed that the prime concern of the government at this point was to bring morality back to America. In Wilson's eyes, there were many things that needed to be changed including tariffs, banking systems, industry, and agriculture. However, Wilson promised that although the government did have the right to bring justice back to America, it would not destroy any past accomplishments that may have been corrupted along the way. Wilson believed the duty of the government was to clean up any unjustices and restore the the justice that had been neglected thus far. Wilson proclaimed his dedication to America and assured its people that he would do everything in his power to reach success.
LAD #26
Clayton Anti-Trust Act
The Clayton Anti-Trust Act was established in order to resolve many of the problems that were created by the Sherman Anti-Trust Act. One of the major flaws of the Sherman Anti-Trust Act was that it sometimes favored big businesses instead of opposing them or trying to eliminate them. In the Clayton Anti-Trust Act, it was made clear that under no circumstances could a company or business use corrupt mechanisms or methods to make a higher profit. A company was also not allowed to discrimiate against certain groups of people or workers in order to make more money for themselves. The government was very aware of certain trusts and was intent on regulating them. If trusts were breaking the rules established by the Anti-Trust Act, they would be broken up by the government. The Clayton Anti-Trust Act proved to be a very positive act, because it helped to end the unfair treatment of workers, corruption in businesses, and monopolies.
The Clayton Anti-Trust Act was established in order to resolve many of the problems that were created by the Sherman Anti-Trust Act. One of the major flaws of the Sherman Anti-Trust Act was that it sometimes favored big businesses instead of opposing them or trying to eliminate them. In the Clayton Anti-Trust Act, it was made clear that under no circumstances could a company or business use corrupt mechanisms or methods to make a higher profit. A company was also not allowed to discrimiate against certain groups of people or workers in order to make more money for themselves. The government was very aware of certain trusts and was intent on regulating them. If trusts were breaking the rules established by the Anti-Trust Act, they would be broken up by the government. The Clayton Anti-Trust Act proved to be a very positive act, because it helped to end the unfair treatment of workers, corruption in businesses, and monopolies.
Subscribe to:
Comments (Atom)