George Washington was born in 1732 into a Virginia planter family and was raised to be an eighteenth century Virginia gentlemen. Washington was a general and took part in the French and Indian War as well as the American Revolutionary War. Washington became of the most important figures in the founding of the United States of America. Although never officially joining the Federalist Party, Washington did support its programs and was its inspirational leader. On April 30, 1789, George Washington took his oath of office as the first President of the United States. ("George Washington")
[...] Although that seemed to be a positive start, Adams himself admitted too being a poor politician because he "was unpracticed in intrigues for power." Adams also had a “combative spirit” which did not always go along with the presidential decorum, as he would scream, shout, and sometimes even curse. Adams”) Why was he so concerned with global conflict? Discuss the XYZ affair. Adams' presidency was filled with intense disputes over foreign policy. The new nation of the United States had ties to both France and Britain, who were now at war with each other. [...]
[...] While Britain and France were at war, the United States remained neutral and traded with both countries. Both sides tried to hinder American trade with the other. Madison and Jefferson instituted the Embargo Act to punish Britain and France, forbidding Americans to trade with any foreign nation. This act failed and in frustration at British restrictions on neutral trade, America declared war on Britain. After the declaration of war was made, Britain offered to withdraw the trade restrictions, but it was too late to appease America who had begun to portray this as a "second war for independence." of What sort of President was James Monroe? [...]
[...] Jefferson's success may be attributed to his involvement in the Enlightenment. He adopted ideas such as the separation between state and religion, and state rights over central government. Jefferson was a leader in developing Republicanism in the United States. He believed that the British aristocratic system was entirely corrupt and that Americans' devotion to civic virtue required independence. Jefferson, unlike Adams, was an efficient leader and accomplished many positive changes during his presidency. (“Thomas Jefferson”) What role did the Virginia and Kentucky Resolution play in his election? [...]
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[...] His active role in the Supreme Court was spurred into motion by his first big case, Marbury vs. Madison. This case was important because it was the first time in which the Supreme Court invalidated a provision of the Judiciary Act of 1789 due to the fact that it violated the Constitution by attempting to expand the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court. If he had not deemed the case unconstitutional, Jefferson would have also ignored it and the Supreme Court would not be as influential and powerful today. [...]
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