federalist‚ and Jefferson‚ a democratic-republican. Even though I had to listen and read the excerpt several times to understand what was happening‚ there are a few things that I never knew about that I learned. For instance‚ I didn’t know that George Washington was a federalist‚ so that helped me understand certain decisions that he made. It also helped me understand how manipulative Alexander Hamilton was. Fleshing named this “Hamilton’s finest moment of artful political orchestration.” (pg.63) From
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its radical coalition‚ drove by Patrick Henry and George Washington. In 1774‚ Jefferson penned his first major political work‚ "A Summary View of the Rights of British America‚" which set up his notoriety for being a standout amongst the most smooth supporters of the American cause. After a year‚ in 1775‚ Jefferson went to the Second Continental Congress‚ which made the Continental Army and selected Jefferson’s kindred Virginian‚ George Washington‚ as its president. In any case‚ the Congress’ most
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John Adams was born on October 30‚ 1735 in Quincy‚ Massachusetts. He was a direct descendant of Puritan colonists from the Massachusetts Bay Colony. He studied law at Harvard University‚ and in 1758 was admitted to the bar. In 1774‚ he served on the First Continental Congress and helped draft the Declaration of Independence. Adams became the first vice president of the United States and the second president. ohn Adams was born on October 30‚ 1735 in Braintree (now Quincy)‚ Massachusetts. His father
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royal control over local courts‚ authorized troops to forcibly live in houses and buildings D. First Continental Congress 1. The Coercive Acts prompted reps of 12 colonies to unite more than ever before; continental congress proceeded to appeal King George III to check abuses of Parliamentary authority. EVEN colonial independence was discussed even though only few delegates approved 2. King believes the colonists are the ones that want too much‚ not Parliament‚ the acts represent a legitimate set of
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lightning rod. He was the American representative to England for a few years. He was also minister to France for many years and became a national hero there. His last great deed was serving as a delegate to the Constitutional Convention. George Washington Definition: First president of the United States‚ he also fought (for the British) in the French and Indian War and was the commanding officer of the victorious American forces in the Revolutionary War. He was named president of the Constitutional
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Sugar Act (1764) Sugar Act of 1764 an edict passed by the British Parliament that placed a duty on sugar (three pence per gallon); caused a variety of protests George Grenville gained wide support in the British Parliament for the proposal of the Sugar Act of 1764 Themes: Politics and Power‚ America in the World Vice-Admirality Courts Vice-Admirality courts maritime tribunal overseen by a royally appointed judge; does not have a jury Vice-admirality courts gives more power to Britain
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Declaration of Independence and other writings are still admired today. Since Hamilton had no money or family connections to help him rise in the world‚ he made his way on ability‚ ambition‚ and charm. George Washington noticed Hamilton’s talents in the early stages of the Revolutionary War. Washington made Hamilton his “aide-de-camp”‚ also known as a personal assistant. Near the end of the Revolution‚ Hamilton helped his cause by marrying Elizabeth Schuyler. She was born into one of New York’s most
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Alexander Hamilton‚ Aaron Burr‚ Thomas Jefferson‚ Benjamin Franklin‚ George Washington‚ John Adams‚ James Madison and Abigail Adams to be the most important figures in the early republican. Hamilton was the country’s treasurer and was in charge of the financial issues. Thomas Jefferson served as the peacemaker‚ and was also the governor of Virginia. Benjamin Franklin and James Madison were the founders of the early republic. George Washington was the first president of America‚ which meant he set up the
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The following reading guide should be completed during the summer. It will be taken as a major grade. There will be an exam on the book. Instructions Ellis spends quite a lot of time describing the personality‚ beliefs‚ and actions of significant members of the founding generation. Use the chart on page 4 to take notes on the various characters as you learn more about them. Feel free to use extra paper or the back side of the chart if you need run out of room on the chart. * For each chapter
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INVENTING A NATION (Washington‚ Adams‚ Jefferson) In Contempt Book Report: This report is based upon the book “Inventing a Nation” (Washington‚ Adams‚ Jefferson)‚ written by Gore Vidal. This book is published by Gore Vidal himself in 1925 and is copyrighted in 2003 by the same publisher Gore Vidal. Introduction of the Author: Gore Vidal published his first novel‚ “Williwaw”‚ in 1946 at the age of 21. A precocious talent‚ he began writing poems and stories as a young teen-ager and took his first
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