LAD #28 Wilson's First Inaugural

Wilson addresses the good that has come from his age, as well as the evil that has come with that good. He addresses the material growth of the nation, as well as the hardworking citizens that have led to this development. However, he goes on to state how that has come with a price, and a human one at that. He states how it is now our job to cleanse this evil and to fix what we have started.

LAD #27: Clayton Anti-Trust Act

The Clayton Anti-Trust Act added to the already existing Sherman Anti-Trust Act, stating that no company could hold any stock from their company, create a monopoly, or discriminate prices towards different consumers. Concerning stocks, companies cannot own stock in such a way that it decreases competition or restrains commerce in any way.

LAD #26: MLK's 'I have a Dream' Speech

Martin Luther King's speech serves to emphasize that African Americans are not free yet, and that there is still progress to be made. He states that justice must be served, but must be done without violence by meeting "Physical force with soul force." He emphasizes the fact that they will not be satisfied until justice has been met and that progress must be done as a whole. He ends his speech with the repetition of "I have a dream" that we all know.

LAD #23 - 24: Populists & Cross of Gold Speech

23: The Populist Party's Platform opens up by stating how the country is in a state of corruption and immorality. The populists wish to return the power that is in the hands of the rich and powerful to the "plain people". They then go into a list of demands such as a national currency and an income tax. In addition, they ask that the government regulate the railroads. The party closes by asking for resolutions to problems such as a secret ballot.

Populists in Kansas Legislature

24: Given by William Jennings Bryan, the Cross of Gold Speech was given to denounce the gold standard, supporting a system of free silver and bimetallism, in which money would be backed by both gold and silver.

LAD #25

The Dawes Act, to put simply, was created to break apart Native American land so that it could be settled, and have the Native Americans assimilate into U.S culture. These Native Americans would receive the same rights as citizens, and they will have equal protection under the law.

LAD #22 McKinley's War Message

McKinley opens his message by stating how the conflict in Cuba/Spain has affected the U.S. The conflict has affected America's trade, and that the conflict originated from several other uprisings in Cuba. However, the conflict has gone long enough that to try and forcibly end the war through further military action would be impractical. Thus, the U.S must interfere, and McKinley states that this intervention is justifiable on the grounds that the Cuban people need protection, that the bloodshed and "barbarities" must come to an end, that the U.S' trade is being affected because of this conflict in Cuba, and, most importantly, that the conflict is so close to the United States that the U.S must intervene, even though we would be going to war with a country that we are at peace with. He ends with the destruction of the Maine, and then stating that the decision is now in Congress' hands.

LAD #21: Canegie's Gospel of Wealth

Carnegie discusses the growing gap in wealth of the day. He states how there is a growing gap in wealth, but that this should not be deplored, but instead seen as beneficial. There can be no patrons without the wealthy, and that the wealthy conserve all that is great with society. He then goes on to describe how to dispose of one's wealth, and that leaving it until one is dead or passing it on to one's son are not ways to do so. Rather, it should be spent on public services and that even the poor can see the benefit of this.