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written about Founding Fathers of America who are Jefferson, John Adams, Alexander Hamilton, and Aaron Burr during the critical 1800 election. They have participated in the country’s principal documents, primarily the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution that was influenced by philosophers Hobbes and Locke. Although election could be followed in strict adherence to law and principle and not turn into a…

Many myths are associated with the American War of Independence against Great Britain. Perhaps the greatest of these myths, is the belief that the schism occurred as a result of a simple tax revolt against “big government.” This view of American history contains a flaw; accordingly, the Revolution was not the result of some substantive reason of a greater principle but just a conflict of moneyed personal interests. Between the years of 1763 and 1776, Great Britain and its rebellious colonists…

Seeing my name on that ballot was weird, really weird. I was overwhelmed with pride as I entered the anonymous booth to cast my vote. Here, in Virginia, we use primaries to elect someone to run for office. This means that come voting day you have to be 18 years or older, be a U.S. citizen, and have no past or present felony charges. Then, you sign up to vote at a local building where you have been designated and enter a small booth. You are the only person who knows how you voted and it’s up to…

Thomas Jefferson have defined a great deal the history of the United States of America. His brilliance and rivalry with fellow cabinet member Alexander Hamilton in the George Washington’s cabinet has defined governance issues in the United States of America. Principally Thomas Jefferson was author of the declaration for independence and had served as governor of Virginia and minister in to the republic of France before being appointed as secretary of state by George Washington. Jefferson as a…

James Monroe The fifth person to serve a term as the president of the USA was James Monroe. On April 28,1758 James was born in a town called Westmoreland County which is in Virginia. He was married to Elizabeth Monroe from 1786-1830. Together they had three children. Their first-born was Eliza Monroe. They had two more children after that, James Monroe and Maria Monroe. James died shortly after he was born so the Monroe’s raised two daughters. He attended school at the College of William and…

Thomas Jefferson, sometimes referred to as the father of liberty, has played a key role in not only American history, but also American Literature. From writing the Declaration of Independence, the Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom, the Notes on the State of Virginia, various letters, and even to his own Inaugural Address, it is easy to spot the very basis of American principles. However, underneath the historical significance of the documents, Jefferson’s change in writing style and even…

Thomas Jefferson was a Founding Father of this nation and drafted the historical Deceleration of Independence, as well as a strong supporter of the Constitution. However, overtime he slowly doubts the morals and sustainment of the Union, the Missouri Compromise of 1820 is what truly set Thomas Jefferson on a path of doubt for the future of the Union. Slavery, a rising issue that is the thorn in the side of all political policies. Is it a necessary evil or a concept that must be eradicated…

telling the King of Great Britain they are leaving the empire. “ And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.”(Jefferson 1). Most countries won’t go up against Great Britain because of how military strong they or they do not have enough pride with their country that they can take them down and get their independence, but the US has a lot of nationalism…

through a driving rain in a wagon train stretching 17 miles (Aines). During the retreat, Lee repeated his remarks at the failure of Pickett’s Charge: “It is all my fault, I thought my men were invincible.” Robert E. Lee offered his resignation to Jefferson Davis but it was turned down (HistoryLearningSite). On July 5th, Meade set down his reasons for not pursuing the Confederates: “This morning they retreated in great haste into the mountains, leaving their dead unburied and their wounded…

American Exceptionalism – what does it mean? Does it imply American superiority? Actually, it means none of these things. Rather, the term, “American Exceptionalism,” refers to America’s unique qualities that separate it from other countries. America’s exceptionalism must be fairly viewed. In addition to highlighting America’s finer points, its faults must also be recognized. Charles Murray, in his book, American Exceptionalism: An Experiment in History, outlines and supports a compelling…