Thomas the Apostle

Political Parties The rise of political parties in America was due to Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton’s different views and the influence of newspapers. Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton had rivaling opinions on many topics. Hamilton appreciated a strong federal government while Jefferson favored state government power. Public opinions were split between their value of state governments and a united country under a sturdy federal government. Hamilton and Jefferson also held…

In his annual message to congress in 1815, James Madison supported a nationalist agenda and the Federalists belief that the federal government should do what is necessary to promote economic growth. This agenda was very different from the Democratic-Rebublican Party belief that the role of the national government should be limited and control should be more with the local governments. Madison’s agenda in his annual message proposed a national bank, federal aid for the building of roads and…

When the original colonists of Great Britain were considering breaking away from their parent country and becoming their own country, there were many reasons why they wanted to do so. In Thomas Paine's book Rights of Man he does a great job summing these reasons up when he wrote that in the new America “The poor are not oppressed, the rich are not privileged ... their taxes are few, because their government is just; and as there is nothing to render them wretched, there is nothing to engender…

In Professor Glenn Moots’ article pertaining to the American Revolution, the author both summarizes and analyzes the 2013 symposium where scholars gathered to debate the justifications of the war. The analyses, which he provides from multiple perspectives, address question of jus in bello and jus ad bellum, helping to determine whether the events of the Revolution were defendable. By referring to specific events and reflecting on fellow scholars’ contrasting opinions, Moots concludes that proper…

When Thomas Jefferson became President of the United States in 1800, he entered as a Democratic-republican in a federalist government. Jefferson brought about political diversification, and economic change while dealing with foreign and domestic relations. The election of 1800 pitted Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr against each other. Jefferson believed in an agricultural society and small government. Burr fought for the continuation of big central government. When Jefferson won the election it…

The Federalist Papers were written during the time period of 1787-1788 with the hopes of ratifying the constitution. The Federalist Papers consist of 85 essays composed from writers such as James Madison, John Jay, and Alexander Hamilton. These papers were published as essays anonymously in New York newspapers. The Federalist Papers were originally under the name of The Federalist until the 20th century. James Madison wrote both Federalist Paper No. 10 and No. 51. These papers both discuss the…

Thomas Paine’s Common Sense Melvyn Bragg and Professors from Universities discuss about Thomas Paine and his Common Sense pamphlet. Paine argued that colonies should stop resolving their dispute with Britain and declare independence immediately. Some American were appalled and more were inspired. Paine wanted to attack monarchy. Kathleen Burk, a professor of Modern and Contemporary History at University college London discusses about Paine. Thomas was a self-made man and he debated really well.…

1776, two politicians wrote two different views about separating from England. Some may see separating from England as a terrible idea, while others see it as a better opportunity. Separating from England was a big decision and not taken lightly. Thomas Paine, author of Common Sense, wanted to separate from England. In his pamphlet he explains why America should become its own nation and how successful America would be if separated. While there were many who agreed with Paine, many also…

“We need to understand the universe, it’s virtually around us at all times.” - Nikola Tesla. The inventions that Nikola Tesla made were remarkable and changed the world in many ways across his lifetime. ("Nikola Tesla Biography.”) . The Alternating Current is the most recognizable of all his inventions, and is still widely used across the globe to this day. The Alternating Current can make electricity flow either direction, which is more useful than the Direct Current which flows in only 1…

Published on January 10, 1776 by an Englishman later identified as Thomas Paine, Common Sense would alter opinions, spark action, and lead to change throughout the American colonies. Not only was Common Sense an important pamphlet for its views on democracy, government, monarchy, and independence but also for its significance on the Declaration of Independence. Paine’s most famous pamphlet was the first document to encourage independence from Britain and excite the colonists about the prospects…