The Federalists, under Hamilton, and to an extent Washington, believed the complete opposite: a strong government, with a strong central leader is necessary to maintain the political and economic success of the newly formed nation. ... For over two centuries, a mainstay of American politics has been the ongoing quarrel between federal and state power, both economically and politically, such as the current disputes between taxes, debt, and health care. Although the men of the revolutionary generation solved the problem of assumption, they inadvertently created an ongoing argument that would ult...

• Word Count: 1518
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

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...

• Word Count: 1399
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

Fearing for their lives some of the British soldiers fired without the permission of their captain, Thomas Preston, killing five men and leaving six injured. Afterwards a trial was held but the British, represented by John Adams and Josiah Quincy III, were acquitted. ... Most of the colonists view these acts as a violation of their rights, as discontent and tension reached its peak; the American Revolutionary War broke on April 19th 1775. ... Following the preamble is a long list of, historical and political, wrong doings by King George III, who is referred to as "He". The list cons...

• Word Count: 1859
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Catholicism and Protestantism became more popular in the colonies of Britain, and politics and literature often reflected the views of these religions. ... This instance of religion playing a significant role in politics is but one of many in the history of America under rule of Britain. (American Enlightenment [1], 1-2) While political and religious tensions grew between Britain and the colonies, many new ideas traversed the ocean from Britain to America. ... These radical ideals filtered out of Britain to the American citizens, strengthening their knowledge of political form. ... Enlightenm...

• Word Count: 2303
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

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. ...

• Word Count: 1474
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

This novel displays the conflicts that infant, post-revolutionary America had to face when dealing with foreign policy, power of government, and differing political ideologies. In "Founding Brothers", the thesis states that post-revolutionary America was fragile, prone to conflict, and overall divided. ... President Washington had served as the new country's leader for eight years. ... In 1795, Washington and Chief Justice John Jay made a treaty with England that favored English imports and guaranteed payment on pre-revolutionary debts. ... The thought of a new nation that was i...

• Word Count: 1803
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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. ...

• Word Count: 1497
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School