"As a military strategist, salesman, and inspirational leader, Washington had influenced every phase of the revolutionary war" (Tindall and Shi 208). ... He also was a mediator and helped bring peace with the British through the peace treaty of England. ... Many federalists also favored Britain. ... Although all three men varied in political views, they managed to magnify and strengthen the U.S through their perspectives. ... Lastly, he was able to pass off the embargo act preventing trade with the British and French. ...

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Politics: Politics is the authoritative allocation of values for a society; who gets what, when and how, in a society. ... Authority: The features of a leader or institution that compel obedience, usually because of ascribed legitimacy. ... Fundamental values of the American political culture 1. ... Events that led to the Revolutionary War: Conflict between Britain and the American colonies began in the 1760s when the British government decided to raise revenues by imposing taxes on the American colonies, to pay for the French and Indian War. ... This action eventually led to the Rev...

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As a hero of the Revolutionary War, he was elected for the first presidency. ... Washington had some disagreements with Britain and Spain. In the north Britain occupied seven of the most important trading posts. ... Against the British and Indians, two American commanders were defeated. ... He will be remembered throughout history as one of the best leaders of our nation....

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They successfully managed, organized, and eventually won the Revolutionary War . After winning the war, the Congress went on to successfully negotiate the Treaty of Paris and compelled the British to recognize American independence. ... On most political matters this legislative body required the approval of 9 out of 13 states to ratify any proposed Congressional intention. ... This left the national government, running through the Confederation Congress, powerless and unable to proceed with the most trivial matters of politics. ... By 1887, some of the American leaders realized if the country...

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As a person reads Washington's farewell address what you see is a man reminding his countrymen to remain together, avoid political parties, and beware of enemies foreign and domestic to our Republic. ... President George Washington's Farewell to the Nation As a two term President of the United States and leading a successful war against the British in the Revolutionary War, George Washington began the process of in essence of announcing his retirement. ... The letter to the American people could have been a boastful review of his first two terms, gloating on his successes as the l...

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