The XYZ affair played right into the hands of the Federalist Party. ... The Republicans debated against the bills for about a month, but the Federalist had the votes. ... Federalist saw this as a demonstration of support for the government. ... Republican newspapers were railing against the Federalist and especially against the Sedition bill. ... Baches ability to get the story out caused much consternation among Federalist. ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

After the war there were many different opinions about the way the colonies would be governed, some (non-federalists) believed that every American colony should have their own government. Non-federalists believed that forming a central government would result in abusive power and tyrannical rule. ... The federalists believed that a strong central government would help the country become and stay unified. The federalists refuted all of the anti-federalists complaints by explaining to them that the system of checks and balances would prevent tyrannical rule and ensure that the middle class st...

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Anti-federalists believed that the executive branch did not effectively represent the people, and that only the legislative branch did so. However, the anti-federalists were mostly the poor farmers, the illiterate, and the states' rights devotees; who were not given much representation by any means. ...

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This was because of the differing of opinions on the topics such as slavery and the fiscal debt, but also the constant conflict between the Republicans and the Federalists. ... This rift with Jefferson illustrates the fundamental division within Washington's Presidency: the Republicans vs. the Federalists. ...

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Hamilton supported that idea when he stated "I go no further," he wrote in The Federalist, "and affirm that bill of rights are not only unnecessary in the proposed Constitution but would even be dangerous. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

The Struggle for Democracy The word "democracy", originated from the Greeks, which meant "the people to rule." However, democracy in America is not as simple as "power to the people", but is actually a complicated system of government and politics. There are two forms of democracy, which are dir...

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• Grade Level: High School

Question: To what extent has political culture in the United States been influenced by the Constitution and Federalism? Response: The backbone of today's American society is a direct result of the personal freedoms and liberations guaranteed by our nations Constitution. Although society as a ...

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"Oh, say can you see by the dawn's early light..." These words from "The Star Spangled Banner" are familiar to nearly every American, but the war that gave rise to them is often-times forgotten. The song was written during the War of 1812; often referred to as the Second War of Independence. It's also known as one of the most overlooked wars in United States history, often bookended by the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. Altogether, this war, which lasted for just about two years, basically ended in a stalemate as a result of the Treaty of Ghent. ...

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• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

The "separation between church and state" has been an ongoing debate for a long time in American history. What is meant by this, is that government should stay out of the church's business. Religion has been a part of America for some time now and continues to be now. The first amendment, also know...

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• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate