Washington's political and military career began as early as 1754 when he participated in the French and Indian War as a leader of a Virginia regiment. During his service under the British army, Washington started developing revolutionary concepts. ... His desire for a famous reputation led him to a career in politics. ... Fortunately, that hasn't been the case since Adams ranks as one of the greatest of political philosophers, who contributed profoundly to American political thought. ... However, during the war, while Washington led his troops against the British army and Adams a...

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Abigail Adams was a unique women because she had an education and an interest in politics. ... John Adams soon moved his family to Boston to be closer to his important clients and the center of political action. ... Soon they learned of the British losses and how greater they were, herself "Mrs. Delegate" because she was the wife of a Revolutionary leader. ... Abigail sometimes called was very political. ...

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This group also believed in the revolutionary ideas of a limited government. ... The Macon's Bill No. 2 was passed, which basically reversed the ban of trade with France and Britain. ... The War Hawks took over Congress, and were successful in declaring war in June 18, 1812 on Britain. ... National political leaders from the 1820s and forward faced two major issues. ... This crisis emphasized the Southerners commitment to slavery and the North's resentment of the southern political power. ...

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Political Party of Jefferson- Democratic-Republican VIII. ... Reopened trade with all nations except Britain and France, and authorized the president to resume trade with Britain or France if either of them ceased to violate neutral rights. ... People's involvement in Politics increased. 90 percent of eligible voters cast ballots between 1804 and 1816. Political barbeques states, and new style of campaigning evolved. ... Britain was practicing impressments. ...

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The article attracted much attention and gave much influence to a plan to send Hamilton to college in the British Colonies. With the help from aristocratic island leaders, Hamilton embarked for Boston in October of 1772. ... Britain was imposing a series of unfair taxes. ... Hamilton's first direct revolutionary movement was at a public meeting at the fields in New York City. ... He did remain active in politics, however. ...

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