The fact that people are actually arguing over his treatment of the Cherokees proves that it overshadows his accomplishments. Not necessarily. People argue about every aspect of his presidency. If people arguing about it was the only requirement for it to overshadow, every presidency would be overshadow
I'm offended by the depiction of nerds on television! Give me money!! MONEY!!!!!!! This is seriously what these people sound like to me. Except, of course, the nerd thing is my own addition.
but they did not enter into treaties just to turn around again and break them unilaterally. In 1802, the federal government promised to rid Georgia of the Cherokees in exchange for Georgia's claims West, despite treaties that allowed the Cherokee certain hunting grounds. I doubt this was even the first
But I think your dislike of him caused you to rank him higher than you probably should (bending over backwards to not appear prejudiced against him). I can think of some worse ones (Harding and Grant come to mind), but not 11. Hmm. Maybe you're right. Harding and Grant were most definetly worse than Ad
There are many things to admire about Jackson, but his treatment of the Cherokees overshadows his accomplishments. That set a bad and evil precedent as well, that most of the 19th century politicians followed to the detriment of both the Native Americans and our soul as a nation. It is true that Jack
so i can understand what NJForever felt after losing the article! I just finished it...it took me a long time though. It's not exactly the same, but close enough.
Going forward with the series, we now approach Andrew Jackson. Jackson was the founder of the Democratic Party, and the first Democratic president. He was the first president from the West, and is often considered the first president of the people. His election was one
Mine was down too...I had just finished a HUGE article, and now I have to retype it.
Great idea! It is a great way to help us book-a-holics. I've begun to read alot more history and less novels, but I did just finish a particularly good one, The Once and Future King . It's about all the legends of King Arthur, from his childhood to the end of his reign. I'll be sure to join!
I agree with Danny on this one. You should still be responsible, especially because it is much harder to control. Case in point: If I, like Danny's brother apparently does, make my or someone else's room messy while sleepwalking, I still have a responsibilty to clean it, even though I was asleep.
The title may seem a bit weird, but I couldn't work it into the article. There are some strange similarities between John Quincy Adams and George W. Bush. Both have the same first name as their former president father, and as such use their middle names as well. Both have been accused of stealing an election. I don't particularly like either one.
For a president that accomplished so little, how can you possibly rank him so high? The real question is, for a president I LIKE so little, how could I possibly rank him so high? Hmm, outside influence? I think I shall revise it.
Hey! Can't I take some of the credit? Heh, sure. Here's an absolutely nothing for you, too.
Heh! Thanks for the laugh, Migs. I bet you somewhere in the court system is a lawsuit to this effect.
The title may seem a bit weird, but I couldn't work it into the article. There are some strange similarities between John Quincy Adams and George W. Bush. Both have the same first name as their former president father, and as such use their middle names as well. Both have been accused of stealing an election. I don't particularly like either one.
Starting earlier than usual, it is time for John Quincy Adams. Adams was technically elected under no party, because the destruction of the Federalists also meant the dismantling of the Democrat-Republicans. However, his election marked the rebirth of the two-party system, as c
Kind of like your Trivia post. I actually found out something you did not know! Whoo Hoo! Congratulations! You win...absolutely nothing. If you contribute to the "Find a President Fact I Don't Know Contest" prize fund, though, you might get something next time. <img src="http://images.stardock.com/JU/sm
Aw, now I'm all freaked out...they better not have them here or I will be so mad at you for making me think about them!
Actually, not his doing, but during his term. This is a fluff piece as it is about VIRGINIA (where you are either born there or just a visitor). Ah. Thank you Dr. Guy. This is quite interesting. I knew of Liberia and the emigration of slaves, but nothing about its founding or the organization.
ouch.. sniffle sniffle.. Heh..I didn't mean it, Mod. You're a terrible, horrible person whom every second I spend with is a second I find utterly revolting.
I believe he was the one who emancipated some of the free slaves back to Africa. I had forgotten about that! NJ? I actually didn't know that. It is entirely possible.
I have not found an instance where I have noticed a game show was wrong. One time, though, I didn't know the answer to a question they asked! That really shocked me. How do you live in a constant state of shock?
I only insult the ones I like, Mod. You're a kind, sweet, wonderful person.
I was watching Win Ben Stein's Money today, and I noticed a discrepancy. This is usually a pretty good game show, the poor man's Jeopardy, but with wit and humor. Anyway, it was the final thing, where they ask the finalist and Ben questions separately. A rare occasion occured in which I knew the answer to a question. It was "Who was the last Whig president who served
Great article. There is so much to be learned from your blog. And from me, young grasshopper. I also like the way you have b
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