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Thomas Jefferson: A Contentious Patriot In the mere beginnings of his presidency in 1801, Thomas Jefferson knew he was to live up to the expectations of the American public. Rumors were circulating that Spain would give up control of the strategic ports of New Orleans back to France, Jefferson feared this greatly. Fervently, the idea of Spain giving the ports back to the original owner of the French ensued to become more of a possibility, so with this the President took action which may…

During the middle seventeenth century and the entire eighteenth century, the West first saw the growth of political liberalism. This is a time referred to as the Enlightenment because it brought many new ideas and concepts to light. However, the Enlightenment does not have a true location, rather it was a global convergence of thoughts. These thoughts had different manifestations in different countries. In all countries, the Enlightenment marked a shift towards rationalism also known as the “Age…

us to embody this saying, by living strictly by the Bible. Hedonism was not allowed and anyone who strayed from God’s will, would be dealt with severely. However, there was eventually someone who questioned this way of life. This person was Thomas Morton. Thomas Morton was the direct opposite of Bradford. He was a man of secularity and open-mindedness. He visited Bradford’s colony for a brief time and was dissatisfied with their culture. He left and then returned with new ideas like Capitalism…

Throughout philosophy, there have been many different philosophers with their ideas of how the topic and ideas should be. Two philosophers that have shown this many times are Thomas Hobbes and John Locke. Both of them have their ideas and thoughts on the state of nature. What is the state of nature like, and what motives this philosopher to form these ideas, forms or social contracts? In my opinion, I believe that one philosopher have a better point being made, to make sure that there are…

Both John Locke and Thomas Hobbes were two extraordinary individuals; both lived through the be-heading of the king, the English Civil war, and the aftermath of the 30 years war. Trying to see the world through their eyes would be somewhat impossible, but their works give us glimpses to beginning to see their perspective. Leviathan (Thomas Hobbes) and Two Treatises of Government (John Locke) is works that give models of a competent government. Locke and Hobbes brought forth the concept of the…

For example, during the hurricane Katrina, thousands of people lost their homes. Some were killed and thousands more were evacuated. In the period thereafter, communities across the country sent aid and money to those in need. However touching, this is an isolated example, and unfortunately, the society only bands together like this in desperate…

The election of President Washington was not a turning point in the American political party system, due to the lack of changes in the system as a direct result of his election; rather, the election of Thomas Jefferson as president served as a focal turning point in the change of the political party system in America because of the way it introduced changes that would gradually begin altering the system. The election of President Washington was not a turning point in the political party…

despite having millions of dollars after the revolutionary war ended. Moreover, another author who wrote a famous book which examined all events in the whiskey rebellion was an author by the name of Thomas Slaughter. His focus was very similar to another author by William Hogeland. Except the book was more on issues after this American event…

Before Thomas Paine published Common Sense anonymously in January 10, 1776 a substantial amount of Americans were uncertain and faced a dilemma of either remaining loyal to the mother country, England or declaring independence and governing themselves as their own nation. Common Sense importance in American history is that it not only clarified that we should seek independence from Great Britain but screamed it as the pamphlet was made for the purpose to be heard rather than read. Using…

1.I feel that Alexander Hamilton had the more sustainable vision for the United States. This is because his Federalist ideals were more practical for American in the long term. Specifically, his ideas. He understood that in order for the US to be able to deal with huge debts they would need financial backing. This is seen when he creates his financial plan and asks Congress to charter the Bank of the United States. The Bank was better long term as it it handled making loans, government funds,…