The Importance Of Moments In American History
There are many defining moments and events in our young American history that have led to the great nation, we live in today. Though all of these moments and events helped shape our nation, some of them were not easy and came with great consequences. Others came as natural as the land and nation itself, raw, sometimes unforgiving and other times, simply breathtaking. These moments make up our history and this country that I call home.
This country was founded by many great men. George Washington was revered as one of the greatest men in American history. He was also, the first president of the United States of America. He joined the states together and helped make the Federal Government. President Washington wanted a free, democratic and united country. He supported the idea of the creation of a centralized bank of the United States to help make the economy strong with the use of paper currency. During his presidency, the ratification of the Bill of Rights took place. This ratification granted personal freedoms such as the right to bear arms, free speech and the right to a just trial. These are all things that are still in effect in this nation, still today.
Another smart move for this young America was made by President Thomas Jefferson in 1803, when he purchased the land to the west of the existing …show more content…
This act created the Supreme Court which consisted of six justices including one chief justice and five associate justices. These justices were appointed by the president and approved by the Senate. They were appointed for a life term or until they chose to retire the position. Today, the Supreme Court is made up of nine justices, one chief justice and eight associate justices. They are still appointed for a life term. There are no appeals beyond the Supreme Court and once a ruling has been made by them, it can only be changed by another Supreme Court or by amending the Constitution
This country was founded by many great men. George Washington was revered as one of the greatest men in American history. He was also, the first president of the United States of America. He joined the states together and helped make the Federal Government. President Washington wanted a free, democratic and united country. He supported the idea of the creation of a centralized bank of the United States to help make the economy strong with the use of paper currency. During his presidency, the ratification of the Bill of Rights took place. This ratification granted personal freedoms such as the right to bear arms, free speech and the right to a just trial. These are all things that are still in effect in this nation, still today.
Another smart move for this young America was made by President Thomas Jefferson in 1803, when he purchased the land to the west of the existing …show more content…
This act created the Supreme Court which consisted of six justices including one chief justice and five associate justices. These justices were appointed by the president and approved by the Senate. They were appointed for a life term or until they chose to retire the position. Today, the Supreme Court is made up of nine justices, one chief justice and eight associate justices. They are still appointed for a life term. There are no appeals beyond the Supreme Court and once a ruling has been made by them, it can only be changed by another Supreme Court or by amending the Constitution