DEMOCRACY

            John Caldwell Calhoun was an American statesman from South Carolina who was born in March 18^th 1782. He was as well a political theorist who is currently remembered in the contemporary world as the strongest man who defended the slaves and the advancing perception of the minority rights (Rafuse & Ethan 24). He stated his political profession as a autonomist, pacesetter, proponent of a strong state government and protective tariffs. He served as a member who represented the house and the senate as well. He later served in the capacity of the seventh vice president of the republic of the United State. He was later appointed as the Secretary of war and later as the secretary of the State.

            His position in the government enhanced him to be able to succeed in his plans. For instance in him being made the war secretary of President James Monroe he expected that in him accomplishing his role as the war secretary this facilitate him into presidency seat. This is quite applicable even in the contemporary world as most of the politicians are working hard in achieving their responsibilities so as to create a good picture to the public who would now vote them in to the government. It is after Calhoun formed a good picture while he was working in the Monroe’s cabinet that he was appointed the vice president due to the good image he had cultivated in the campaigns that took place in 1824. Also in order to meet his political goals in 1828, he switched sides where he was democratically made the vice president. All his efforts towards the southern Carolina were geared at influencing people to his side thus making the public to be on his side. This is similar even today as many politicians are using the same strategy of Calhoun in political career.

 

 

References

Rafuse, Ethan S. "He Started The Civil War." Civil War Times 41.5 (2002): 24. Academic Search             Premier. Web. 24 May 2016.