founding movement of America alongside the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Other notable events include George Washington's presidency, the compromise of 1790, the Presidential elections of 1796, the French Revolution, and the killing of Alexander Hamilton in 1804. Transitioning into the discussion of prominent figures covered in this book, including those deemed the “founding fathers” and others who made important contributions. First, John Adams was the second President of the United States but was…
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1800 is generally considered the nastiest in American history. Indeed, the campaign did not reflect well on the Founders or their new government. The race between Federalist John Adams and Republican Thomas Jefferson was raucous, bitter, and unpredictable. Historian David McCullough wrote that according to the opposing campaigns, "if Jefferson was a Jacobin, a shameless southern libertine, and a 'howling' atheist, Adams was a Tory, a vain Yankee scold, and, if truth be known, 'quite mad.''"1…
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of Confederation: strengths and weaknesses · Constitutional Convention · State vs. national power · Major crises and compromises · Debate over ratification Federalist Papers · First American Political Systems · Economic differences · Jefferson vs. Hamilton · Examples: national debt, state debt, banking system · Washingtons Farewell Address · Impact of John Marshall on the Supreme Court · Judicial Review - Marbury v. Madison In Standard I, you will recall learning that the colonists…
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It was finally adopted on the 4th afternoon of July, 1776. Thomas Jefferson was declared the principal author of the historical document due to his skills and strong opinions about liberty. On the other hand, the U.S. Constitution was written in the year 1787, after the Declaration of Independence. There were actually a…
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Jefferson used his strong reasoning and logic to lead him through his presidency. Born into aristocracy, Thomas Jefferson had a varied early life, was involved with politics from a young age, and advocated for the pursuit of happiness. Thomas Jefferson, born into Virginia aristocracy, was very generous, fascinated with mechanical arts, a pacifist, and was a nationalist. Although…
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discoveries sparked interest for other European nations however no colonization for generations. *England, Portugal and France initial attempts to colonize failed because they were unable to be self-sustaining and did little to diminish hostilities between them and native people. Wanted their food yet antagonized and killed them. B. British Colonies: Came 100 years after Spain/Portugal yet took advantage of experience 1. Immigration spurred population growth in British colonies; Scots-Irish…
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Massachusetts Body of Liberties. The document includes a right to petition and a statement about due process. 1663 The new Charter of Rhode Island grants religious freedom. 1689 John Locke’s Letter Concerning Toleration is published. It provides the philosophical basis for George Mason’s proposed Article Sixteen of the Virginia Declaration of Rights of 1776, which deals with religion. Mason’s proposal provides that “all Men should enjoy the fullest toleration in the exercise of religion.” 1708 Connecticut…
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was a slave girl who became a poet. At age eight, she was brought to Boston. Although she had no formal education, Wheatley was taken to England at age twenty and published a book of poetry. Wheatley died in 1784. Age of Reason/Enlightenment A philosophical movement which started in Europe in the 1700's and spread to the colonies. It emphasized reason and the scientific method. Writers of the enlightenment tended to focus on government, ethics, and science, rather than on imagination, emotions, or…
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Natural rights- life, liberty, property State of nature- people are generally self-centered but are capable of being rational Social contract- an agreement between government and citizens; idea that if gov fails to live up to standard, breaks contract then people can dissolve the gov. Popular Sovereignty- people have the say Thomas Jefferson – greatly influenced by Locke; changed rights to life, liberty and pursuit of happiness; furthered idea of natural rights- it was gov.’s job to secure these…
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Health Care Reform and American Federalism: The Next Inter-Governmental Partnership by Michael Sparer, J.D., Ph.D. with responses from state health policymakers September 2009 1 With the election of President Barack Obama, the issue of health reform returned to the national agenda. President Obama has made comprehensive reform a high priority, emphasizing the need to get reform enacted during his first year in office. Congress has been tasked with developing the details. The…
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