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importance to North Carolina but did not realize how much he was recognized by larger historical heros. The museum in the Visitor Center made clear of George Washington’s faith in Greene’s military abilities, and when “Charleston fell to the British … Congress instructed General Washington to appoint a successor in the South. He chose Nathanael Greene.” (Guilford Courthouse National Military Park, “Greene”). The monument focused on how Greene’s military tactics in the North Carolina battle lead…

Eminent domain is an idea that dates all the way back to the 1100s in Europe.(Reynolds) It is the power of the government entities to take private or public property for public use. (Ashley) The meaning of public use has been attempted by the courts but has never been determined by law. Court decisions for specific purposes may or may not be used for other circumstances. Legislation at the Federal level does not cover eminent domain as related to all property matters. Some states have passed…

central government. Another problem was that for any laws to be passed nine out of the thirteen states had to agree and it was very hard for any laws to get passed because of this. Congress was faced with the problem of not being able to collect taxes since the Articles did not have the power to force states to pay taxes. Congress also did not have the power to control trade and each state made their own trades and this created many problems. The Articles of Confederation ultimately failed…

The Constitutional Convention delegates gave the citizens of each state the opportunity to ratify their Constitution. Orginally meeting to repair the Articles of Confederation, the delegates of the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia made the decision to create an entirely new and unique document, the United States Constitution, in 1787. The U.S. Constitution marked a turning point in American history by changing both political and economic aspects in the country, forming a strong central…

George Washington was a Virginian representative to the First Continental Congress. He was again present at the Second Continental Congress. Here John Adams argued that this seasoned soldier should lead the new Continental Army. Washington believed in the cause so much that he accepted the job without pay. Washington achieved his first victory, that of retaking Boston, without much difficulty. Despite all the difficulties faced he was determined that the country win free of the British…

Are the Founding Documents Still Relevant? Thomas Paine once said that, “We have it in our power to begin the world over again”. As one of the Founding Fathers of the nation, Paine advocated for independence from the British by writing a pamphlet know as “ Common Sense” to the thirteen colonies in 1776. Great Britain held power over the United States from 1607 until 1776 because of their powerful government and military. The commonly known document, “The Declaration of Independence” was an…

makeshift government by creating Congress. Congress’ job was to be the last resort to appeal disputes between the states. They could also make treaties and alliances, and maintain armed forces…

In July of 1832, Andrew Jackson wrote an address to Congress explaining why he vetoed the proposed bill for the institution of a national bank. Despite the fact that Jackson was not known for completing tasks in a benevolent manner, his decision to veto the bill was actually rather admirable and beneficial for the country at the time. Jackson strongly argued the point that stocks should be dispersed between both foreign countries and the early United States fairly. He believed this to be…

clear that with the help of the American public, victory over the Japanese remains an easy accomplishment. He wants to convince Congress to declare war on Japan, to get all Americans to jump completely on the war wagon with him, and the entire country. He wishes to convince the American public through his impassioned appeals to join the war effort,…

ones, directs national defense and foreign policy. The President has the capability to direct government, command the Armed Forces, deal with international powers, act as chief law enforcement officer, and veto laws. The Legislative Branch is run by Congress, which include the House of Representatives and the Senate. The main job of both the House of Representative and the Senate is to make the laws. Its function is to include passing laws, originate spending bills (House), impeach officials…