LAD #22 McKinley's War Message

25th President, McKinley

"In the name of humanity...the war in Cuba must stop". President McKinley said this to congress on April 11th 1898. He was speaking about the war in Cuba against there mother country, Spain. McKinley recognized the losses this war had on America even though we pledged to stay neutral. Although he was unhappy with the trading conditions, he also believed Cuba was at risk. He wanted America to stay neutral throughout the war, but it was difficult considering the disturbance the war had on Americans. He asked congress if he could intervene in the war for four reasons.
1. To stop the inhuman behavior and horrible bloodshed.
2. For the American Citizens in Cuba, they must be protected because the Cuban government is too weak to protect them.
3. The effect the war had on trade and commerce in America, causing the economy to fluctuate.
4. Cuba is so close to us, and we see it in harm so we must protect them which will not only save them now, but help us in the future.
McKinley continues by stating that the Maine, an American ship, was destroyed, making it obvious that although America wants to stay neutral, it is being pulled in, whether they like it or not. He finally states that it is up too congress on whether to enter the war or not, and he will leave it up to them for making the decision.

LAD #21/Carnegie's Gospel of Wealth

Andrew Carnegie, was a very successful business man who made his profits from iron, steel and railroads. In Carnegie's Gospel of Wealth, Carnegie addresses the economic gap between the rich and the poor. Because of Industrialization, the gap had become even greater rather than the small differences in the previous years. Carnegie, no doubtfully believed that the wealthy, upper class need to be present in a growing society for the fact that they stimulate the economy. Carnegie also talked about his disbelief in inheriting wealth because it was not good for the economy, instead he believed money should be handed out to charities, business and family during one's life time. That way the money would be of value during their lifetime, rather than lose its value after their death. Carnegie finishes by saying that it is the wealthy man's duty to help the economy and the other people in the economy.