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    support the idea of the Virginian being a president for the early United States of America. The ideas that Hamilton surfaced to help the country started many arguments, especially between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton. Jeffersonians at the time disagreed with most of Hamilton’s ideas because Jefferson was not fond of his ideas, even though they could end up being helpful. In contrast to the Jeffersonians, the Hamiltonians believed that Alexander Hamilton should have been president…

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    This week I thought about how Jefferson, and Hamilton, played a tremendous role on the how the parties are today. The ideas of these great men back then establish and defines what America is today. The United States government were developing and became about with the ideas and opinions of individuals. Decisions were made for the American people on belief and morals of that individual. Just like today, Republican and Democrat parties represent the people on belief and morals. Nowadays, we as a…

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    under attack by pirates? Would they resist and fight back or would they surrender and give up their home in the U.S? These are the questions that the president of the U.S. has to contemplate as the U.S. goes into an all out war with Pirates. In The Jefferson Key, President Danny Daniels along with Cotton Malone and other influential operatives fight back against Barbary Pirates that are trying to take over the U.S. These Barbary Pirates, Also known as the “Commonwealth,” trigger an outrage when…

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    His planning helped him to describe everything and anything thoroughly. Jefferson was very pleased with his notes because he had the most and the explanations helped everyone to understand the territory. Also, Clark's positive attitude helped to keep everyone's worries under control and keep everyone focused. This attitude remained because he was a soldier. Being a soldier taught him how to not only respect others, but earn respect. Clark helped our country better itself by leading everyone…

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    Thomas Jefferson-The Pen of the Revolution Thomas Jefferson was a natural born leader. He lived in a time of much uncertainty and despite this, or maybe because of it, he is known as one of the most brilliant men in our nation’s history. He authored the Declaration of Independence and was our country’s third president. He made decisions that furthered the development of our country and was revered as one of the greatest minds of his time. Thomas Jefferson served as a member of the Virginia…

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    Thomas Jefferson for Treason On July 5, 1776, Thomas Jefferson was served by a loyalist group in Philadelphia for treason against Great Britain. The trial was pushed close to the top of the list of trials and began a few months later because of the heinous accusation brought about and also because the courts were have a slow season in the middle of a possible revolution. As the trial started Jefferson teamed up with his good friend John Adams to be is defender because Jefferson knew that Adams…

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    Thomas Jefferson-Leader or Hypocrite? Mihir Palan Thomas Jefferson’s advocacy for equality made him a hypocrite to many, as his alleged sexual affairs with his slave, Sally Hemings, created a strong distaste within individuals of present society. Now, is all this controversy valid, or is it all what Douglas L. Wilson calls presentism? In present day, gun laws have become a big issue, and whatever Obama does will looked upon in future years, however it's important to note that present morals…

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    2016 20 November 2016 A Moral Dilemma Thomas Jefferson was elected president in 1801, and had no intentions of expanding the United States of America at the time. Little did he know he would be faced with one of the biggest choices ever made in the history of the country. Previous to Jefferson becoming president, Spain ceded the Louisiana territory to France. The territory had the potential to double the size of the United States at the time. Now, Jefferson had sent Robert Livingston and James…

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    Thomas Jefferson was an American Founding Father, the principal author of the Declaration of Independence, and the third President of the United States. Also, he is the Founder of the University of Virginia. He served his country for five years – in which capacity?. He was also responsible for the Louisiana Purchase – what is the Louisiana Purchase? Always assume that the reader doesn 't know what you know. Thomas Jefferson was born on April 13, 1743, in Shadwell, Virginia. He was a draftsman of…

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    opposing visions of government of Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson cuckolded two different perspectives of American power and the American people. For Hamilton, America’s strength lays in its commerce, while Jefferson believed in independent farmers. Thomas Jefferson preferred farms and rural life, while Alexander Hamilton preferred the lavish city life style. Thomas Jefferson a native of Shadwell, Virginia. Jefferson was more than an ordinary renaissance man. He was fluent in…

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