Louisiana Purchase (1803) Map by William Morris. Licensed under the . Available online at Representative Roger Griswold, a Federalist who opposed the Louisiana Purchase, gave a speech to Congress in 1803. It is, in my opinion, scarcely possible for any gentleman on this floor to advance an opinion that the President and Senate may add to the members of the union by treaty whenever they please, or, in the words of this treaty, may incorporate in the union of the United States a foreign nation who, from interest or ambition, may wish to become a member of our government. Such a power would be directly repugnant to the original compact between the states, and a violation of the principles on which that compact was formed. The incorporation of a foreign nation into the Union, so far from tending to preserve the Union, is a direct inroad upon it. It destroys the perfect union contemplated between the original parties, by interposing an alien and a stranger to share the powers of government with them . . . This subject was much considered during the last session of Congress, but it will not be found . . . that any individual entertained the least wish to obtain the province of Louisiana. Our views were then confined to New OrIeans and the Florida, and, in my judgment, if would have been happy for the country if they were still confirmed within those limits. The vast and unmanageable extent which the accession of Louisiana will give to the United States; the consequent dispersion of our population; and the destruction of that balance which it is so important to maintain between the Eastern and Western states, threatens, at no very distant day, the subversion of our Union. Author: Roger Griswold. Annals of Congress, 8th Congress, 1st session, Volume 1. This document is in the public domain and is available online at James Madison to Robert Livingston, July 29, 1803 Dear Sir . . . The purchase of Louisiana in its full extent, tho' not contemplated is received with warm, & in a manner universal approbation (approval). The uses to it may be turned, render it a truly noble acquisition. Under prudent management it may be made to do much good as well as to prevent much evil. By lessening the military
Boundary Disputes Troubled Ethnic Relations Economic Growth The treaty which authorized the sale of the Louisiana Purchase did not set clear boundaries of Louisiana. The eastern and western borders of Louisiana were not settled upon between the U.S. and Spain until 1819. In 1804, Congress divided up the Louisiana Purchase into smaller land masses to more easily govern the vast Louisiana Purchase. What became modern day Louisiana was called the Territory of Orleans. When Louisiana became a state in 1812, it was made up of the land called the Territory of Orleans and minor changes to its borders lasted until 1819. All white Louisianians were granted U.S. citizenship immediately after the Louisiana Purchase. Some Americans were scared that Louisianians were not capable of being Americans who govern themselves. Many French Louisianians only spoke French and often were at odds with the newly arriving Anglo-Americans during the territorial period. Free People of Color lost many rights under the American control of Louisiana. New Orleans had many prosperous Free People of Color and many still thrived in American controlled Louisiana despite their loss of some rights. In 1811, more than 80 slaves revolted their treatment in American Louisiana and started the biggest slave uprising American history. White Louisianians supported the U.S. federal government's relocation of Native Americans. During the territorial most Native Americans were forced off their lands in Louisiana. American acquisition of Louisiana proved to drastically increase Louisiana’s economy. By 1810, New Orleans had a population of over 10,000 made it the 5th biggest city in America. New Orleans economy revolved around the Port of New Orleans. After the Louisiana Purchase goods from the interior of America were brought down the Mississippi River and shipped around the world. After the Louisiana Purchase, the port of New Orleans increased the economy of New Orleans and increased growth in other fields such as shipbuilding and repair. By 1820, Louisiana was the major center of trade for all goods produced in the interior of America. Notes Questions Notes
Louisiana Secedes Graphic Organizer (Completed) What are the citizens of Louisiana dissolving themselves of? The citizens of Louisiana are dissolving themselves from any association with the United States. When Louisiana secedes, rights and laws remain in place? All rights given to the citizens of Louisiana by the U.S. constitution remain in place and all laws which are compatible with Louisiana’s secession order. If Louisiana wants to keep the rights, freedoms, and most laws of the United States in place, then why would it secede from the Union? Louisiana broke away because they were afraid the United States would outlaw slavery which they viewed that law passed by Congress as unconstitutional because Congress would be exerting too much power over the states. What did George Williamson mean when he said “She was impelled to this action to preserve her honor, her safety, her property and the free institutions so sacred to her people? The Confederate states which seceded were trying to preserve the institution of slavery which the Southern economy and culture revolved around. Why does George Williamson want Texas to secede and join the Confederacy? has “large areas of fertile, uncultivated lands, peculiarly adapted to slave labor.” Therefore Texas must protect slavery by seceding and joining the Confederate States of America which share the interests of Texas. What does George Williamson fear if Texas stays with the Union? Williamson the abolitionists from the North could destroy Texas’ economy and way of life by outlawing slavery. reading George Williamson’s speech to the Texas Secession Convention, what do you believe is the main reason the Southern states seceded? What does this tell you about the Southern economy?
The Role of War Propaganda in Shaping American’s View of War II Louisiana on the Home During World War II The Economic and Social Outcomes of World War II The American government used propaganda to persuade all to help with the war effort. In 1942, America created the Office of War Information with the goal of producing war propaganda and spreading the government’s message The goal of the propaganda was to recruit soldiers, money for the war, unify Americans, conserve resources for the war, and increasing factory production. America produced many different types of propaganda including posters, comic books, leaflets, movies and radio shows. In 1941 the army had the largest training exercise it had ever conducted in Louisiana, called the Louisiana Maneuvers. Louisiana’s agricultural industry increased dramatically during the war. The army’s need for agricultural products helped struggling farmers in Louisiana. World War II helped to further industrialize Louisiana especially in the field of petrochemicals. The U.S. government issued ration books to American citizens. These books allowed only a certain amount of goods that were in short supply because of the war. Andrew Higgins boat factory in New Orleans produced over 20,000 boats for armed forces. Higgins boat factory employed over 20,000 workers during peak production during the war. Andrew Higgins paid all his employees no matter race or gender equal pay for equal work. America dropped 2 atomic on Japan which killed around 200,000 Japanese citizens. In August 1945 surrendered to American which officially ended World War II. War II led America’s economy to experience dramatic economic growth. This growth continued for the next 15 years after the war. America had the biggest economy in the world after World War II. African-American soldiers fought for their country but when they came home from the war still faced segregation and discrimination. the war, started to become more aggressive in their protest for Civil Rights. Topic Two: Civil Rights (8.1.1, 8.1.2, 8.2.9, 8.8.1, 8.8.2) Connections to the unit Students examine how African-Americans were able to reshape Louisiana’s social and cultural identity during their fight for Civil Rights.
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