While it is not contested that George Washington played a pivotal role in the formation and maintenance of the United States, it is incredibly important to note how much Jefferson had done for his country. He held roughly “in the middle” views about slavery and helped work out a vicious stalemate between the Federalists and Republicans, even if near the end of the ‘honeymoon’ period of the country he became hardcore Republican; he still was a pivotal part in creating a stable government to build a foundation. To separate all of Jefferson’s accomplishments, minor: what he did that improved the United States in it’s early days and made a good base for a nation and finally his big deals: how he became a legend. (Some things may be included to
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Jefferson was personally appointed to draft the Declaration of Independence (Ellis 165), who knows what the document would’ve looked like if not written by Jefferson. He was a whip in the early congressional meetings despite being outspoken, he did call Adam’s remarks about how the future president should be called "his highness" "superlativly ridiculous”(Ellis 168).
During the stalemate about the economic policies of Hamilton, Jefferson took matters into his own hands and invited the top men from both sides; Hamilton himself and Adams (Ellis 46). Jefferson Figured that if he could get them both together in a calm ‘gentlemanly’ environment that they could settle their differences. And that they did. But, it was not only for them, Jefferson wanted to see the debts of the United States passed off as no European would take the new country seriously without all of its debts being paid (Ellis 68). But the only catch was they would help whip votes to get the Potomac location. This is why Jefferson is one of the most influential Founding Fathers, he did not need the help of the congress to strong-arm deals into happening. His already solid reputation during this negotiation period helped him get leverage for his own interests and that for his
Jefferson was personally appointed to draft the Declaration of Independence (Ellis 165), who knows what the document would’ve looked like if not written by Jefferson. He was a whip in the early congressional meetings despite being outspoken, he did call Adam’s remarks about how the future president should be called "his highness" "superlativly ridiculous”(Ellis 168).
During the stalemate about the economic policies of Hamilton, Jefferson took matters into his own hands and invited the top men from both sides; Hamilton himself and Adams (Ellis 46). Jefferson Figured that if he could get them both together in a calm ‘gentlemanly’ environment that they could settle their differences. And that they did. But, it was not only for them, Jefferson wanted to see the debts of the United States passed off as no European would take the new country seriously without all of its debts being paid (Ellis 68). But the only catch was they would help whip votes to get the Potomac location. This is why Jefferson is one of the most influential Founding Fathers, he did not need the help of the congress to strong-arm deals into happening. His already solid reputation during this negotiation period helped him get leverage for his own interests and that for his