Informative Marijuana Speech
Thomas Dickson
3/29/31
Topic: To inform the class of marijuana
INTRO:
Marijuana, the “Killer Drug” as it has been called, has been around for longer than you think
a. People really don’t know the origins or the properties of the plant at all.
b. Not only has the usage of pot grown in recent years, but the number of strains and uses have grown as well. Lately state legislation across the nation have allowed marijuana for medical and even recreational use. However there are still many out there against marijuana, saying it’s harmful for you or makes you lazy and inattentive
Transition: The growing of marijuana on American soil actually dates back to the 1600’s in the form of Hemp and wasn’t considered the “Killer Drug” until about 1910
Body:
1. Back then hemp was used to produce rope, sails, and clothing.
a. All vital finished products that the colonists relied on to live.
2. In fact in 1619 the Virginia Assembly passed a legislation that required each and every farmer to grow hemp on their land.
a. Hemp comes from the fibers of a marijuana plant stem.
b. Hemp became so important that it actually was considered a legal tender in colonial markets.
i. In fact the Deceleration of Independence was written on hemp.
3. However back then, no one thought to every grind it up and put it in a pipe like people do nowadays.
4. As the 19th century rolled around many pharmacies began using at refined hemp, marijuana, in many medicines to treat ailments ranging from a toothache to a broken heart.
5. Marijuana didn’t get a bad name until 1910 during the Mexican Revolution.
a. During the revolution Mexicans came over the border in waves and with them they introduced marijuana for recreational uses to the U.S. citizens
b. The plant became associated with the immigrants, and the public fear and prejudice became one with marijuana. Any terrible crime that was committed by a Mexican immigrant was blamed on marijuana.
i. That’s just unfair honestly.
c. It
3/29/31
Topic: To inform the class of marijuana
INTRO:
Marijuana, the “Killer Drug” as it has been called, has been around for longer than you think
a. People really don’t know the origins or the properties of the plant at all.
b. Not only has the usage of pot grown in recent years, but the number of strains and uses have grown as well. Lately state legislation across the nation have allowed marijuana for medical and even recreational use. However there are still many out there against marijuana, saying it’s harmful for you or makes you lazy and inattentive
Transition: The growing of marijuana on American soil actually dates back to the 1600’s in the form of Hemp and wasn’t considered the “Killer Drug” until about 1910
Body:
1. Back then hemp was used to produce rope, sails, and clothing.
a. All vital finished products that the colonists relied on to live.
2. In fact in 1619 the Virginia Assembly passed a legislation that required each and every farmer to grow hemp on their land.
a. Hemp comes from the fibers of a marijuana plant stem.
b. Hemp became so important that it actually was considered a legal tender in colonial markets.
i. In fact the Deceleration of Independence was written on hemp.
3. However back then, no one thought to every grind it up and put it in a pipe like people do nowadays.
4. As the 19th century rolled around many pharmacies began using at refined hemp, marijuana, in many medicines to treat ailments ranging from a toothache to a broken heart.
5. Marijuana didn’t get a bad name until 1910 during the Mexican Revolution.
a. During the revolution Mexicans came over the border in waves and with them they introduced marijuana for recreational uses to the U.S. citizens
b. The plant became associated with the immigrants, and the public fear and prejudice became one with marijuana. Any terrible crime that was committed by a Mexican immigrant was blamed on marijuana.
i. That’s just unfair honestly.
c. It