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Month: January 2022

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In 1900, the new century did not bring in new politics as the election that year was the exact same as the 1896 Election, McKinley V Bryan.  The only difference were the V.Ps.  The Democrats this time went with Adlai Stevenson to pacify the old school Cleveland Democrats who were not so excited about the … Continue reading Class Notes →

James Finck Class Notes Leave a comment January 31, 2022 1 Minute

Class Notes

There are three times that the Constitution, as it was originally written, mentions slavery. Note however, that the word slavery was never used.  First, the 3/5th Clause allowed for three out of every five slaves to be used for population in determining the number of representatives from each state. Second, is the outlawing of the … Continue reading Class Notes →

James Finck Class Notes Leave a comment January 27, 2022 1 Minute

Class Notes

When McKinley won the 1896 election it basically killed off the Populists Party, yet fusing with the Democrats did not help that party either. Republicans went on to hold the White House and most of Congress, with few exceptions until 1932. Silver, which had become such a large issue, and even tariffs would soon be … Continue reading Class Notes →

James Finck Class Notes Leave a comment January 26, 2022 1 Minute

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When the finished Constitution was first released for ratification by the states the clause that gave the people the most pause was Article II on the Executive.  The people were surprised how much power the president had and having just broken from a King they were not sure they could support a powerful president. Yet, … Continue reading Class Notes →

James Finck Class Notes Leave a comment January 25, 2022 1 Minute

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1892 was the first election where all states moved to a secret ballot. The effect of the secret ballot was that voting turnout began to fall.  1888 was a pinnacle of voter turnout with 80% and from that point there began a slow steady decline.  The question is why. It was mainly because with the … Continue reading Class Notes →

James Finck Class Notes Leave a comment January 24, 2022 1 Minute

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If Article I, Section I is the most ignored section of the Constitution then Article I, Section 8 has been the most fought over.  Section 8 states, “granting Congress the power to pass all laws necessary and proper for carrying out the enumerated list of powers.”  What this means has led to a split in … Continue reading Class Notes →

James Finck Class Notes Leave a comment January 18, 2022 1 Minute

Shifting of a Legacy?

With Martin Luther King Day approaching, I have thought a lot about the man who, more than anyone else, historically represents the Civil Rights movement and social justice. At the same time, I have noticed something strange. Is it possible that the keepers of King’s legacy is shifting right? I am not talking about the … Continue reading Shifting of a Legacy? →

James Finck Historically Speaking Leave a comment January 17, 2022 4 Minutes

Class Notes

The Populists Party in the South is very interesting for a reason we do not tend to talk about.  As the South began to pass Jim Crow laws, they could only pass ones that did not go against the 14th and 15th Amendments.  In other words, they could not outlaw Blacks from voting because that … Continue reading Class Notes →

James Finck Class Notes Leave a comment January 14, 2022 1 Minute

Class Notes

We are starting off this semester studying the Constitution.  What I think is the most important line in the entire document and is often the most forgotten comes from Article 1, Section 1.  It’s the first thing written, “All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States.”  In other … Continue reading Class Notes →

James Finck Class Notes 2 Comments January 13, 2022 1 Minute

Historical Travel

On the last stop on our Christmas travels was to Dwight D. Eisenhower’s Presidential Library in Abilene, KS. We love visiting Presidential homes and libraries.  Even the kids enjoy learning about the presidents.  The museum was heavier on his life as General than as President but learning more about his role in the War was … Continue reading Historical Travel →

James Finck Class Notes Leave a comment January 12, 2022 1 Minute

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