Tuesday, December 11, 2012
December question 1
In the first half of the 19th century in America, issues regarding states’ rights and federal controls were a focal point of much political discussion. Choose a single issue from the first half of the 19th century and summarize the issue in one sentence. Then, include your opinion about whether the states should have the kind of control they are asking for, in this specific situation.
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There are many rights iussed in 19th century. The most discussed one was the one that said that black people were treated equally but separately.
ReplyDeleteThis was just a mask to racism. White people didn't want to be treated as black people sons of ex-slaves. I believe that the state should have had more control on them because they were making black people be diferent.
In the first half of the 19th century one topic was discussed more than others, the topic of equal rights of "ex" slaves and their treatment. In my opinion although the National Government was against unfair treatment the power assigned to the State Government neglected this new freedom. Many Blacks where still treated like before and separated in every possible way. They seldomly found jobs, got payed less, etc.
ReplyDeleteThe biggest issue in US at that time, which I consider, was about slavery. Some people insist that slavery should be abolished; on the other hand, others attempted to keep it for their own profits. I consider the government's reaction was reasonable in which they took armed action to the latter in order to get rid of this problem. Slavery was not a right thing even though it benefited a lot to many people in the south. It was just immoral.
ReplyDeleteThe civil war was one of the most significant issues in the history of the United States. It created controversy over different opinions regarding a single issue which was slavery. As a result of this war, the country was divided in two parts and that did not in any way show independence or unity. With the absence of a federal government, in my opinion, the United States could have fallen apart as the states wanted to make independent decisions for themselves. Therefore, a central government is essential, in order to maintain a united and independent government.
ReplyDeleteI love how you capture the notion of those who support the Union, that " a central government is essential in order to maintain and united an independent government." How does central control actually increase the country's "independence"?
ReplyDeleteOne of the biggest issues in 19th century was the unfair treatment of black race. After many rivalries between North and South about the abolition of slavery, this issue finally calmed down. To some black it was given the right to vote and take part in government. Despite this, they were still treated unfairly. They were spayed less and didn't have a variety choice of jobs. In addition to that they were also separated from white's life.
ReplyDeleteSegregation of African Americans was a huge controversy in the first half of the 19th century. Slavery in the south was very abundant and it was an economic decision by a white individual. The federal government should have played a bigger role in the situation by eliminating the right to own slaves. It was quite unfair in every way towards the slaves because they barely had a say in politics and were segregated from the whites in almost every way possible. On a controversy to this extent, states should abide to the federal law when the issue is unconstitutional towards any individual.
ReplyDeleteOne of the major issues was the subject of slavery in the Northern and Southern areas of America during this time period. The northerners had every right to outlaw slavery in their states due to the fact that they were not very useful in that area, however, from the viewpoint of someone from that time era, the southerners depended almost entirely on slaves to help them prosper economically. Which meant that people, who were not from that area, had to realize how important slavery was to them and to their families when it came to making money and surviving.
ReplyDeleteSlavery was a huge controversy during the first half of the 19th century. The controversy rose about civil right and who had them. Blacks then began to be segregated and even though they were not slaves they were treated as if they were still property. The United States interestingly enough was one of the last to abolish slavery, Britain was very early in doing so. In this situation states should not be deciding about slavery because it is so ludacris to force labor out of another human being in the first place, that there is no argument
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