...Alexander Hamilton was a West Indian federalist who lived in the eighteenth century. He was known largely for his advancements in the American economy and his humble orphan beginning. Hamilton even opposed slavery, though he understood the need for slaves for work. As will be stated why, Alexander Hamilton was important to American history for many reasons including, but not limited to, the fiscal policies and a long held feud with Thomas Jefferson. Role in early republic - National Bank, becoming George Washington's Secretary of the Treasury, and helping to create the United States Mint. At the Constitutional Convention, Alexander Hamilton appeared. He joined in to change his lack of power in the government that the weak Articles of Confederation...
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...Alexander Hamilton was born a British subject on January 11, 1757 in Nevis, British West Indies. He died on July 12, 1804. Hamilton’s parent’s were James Hamilton a merchant. His mothers name was Racheal Levine. When his mother was very young she married John Michael Levine. His mother however, left Mr. Levine and later divorces him, under Danish law, the divorce was granted but she wasn’t allowed to remarry. This made Alexander Hamilton’s birth illegal. Alexander joined the country house of Nicholas Cruger and David Beekman, he was a clerk and apprentice at the age of twelve. At fifteen he was given the company. He attended school at Elizabethtown, New Jersey and later graduated from King’s Collage in New York with a Bachelors in Arts. At the start of the American Revolutionary war he organized an artillery and was chosen captain. He became the senior camp aid to George Washington. After the war Hamilton was elected continental congress of New York but resigned to study law and open a bank in New York. He then became the first Secretary of The Treasury on September 11, 1789. He worked on creating a government and structured cabinets. During Hamilton’s time he did three things that have helped the Untied States for what we have today. Hamilton formed a structured government, federal well-being, and political visions. Hamilton helped form the government back when he was part of the Annapolis Convention he brought up flaws from the government, which was from the Articles of Confederation...
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...From the beginning of time, Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton envisioned this nation differently and were determined to enhance America by taking action and finding innovative ways to construct the U.S. Alexander Hamilton was the founding father of the U.S and chief staff aide of George Washington. Thomas Jefferson on the other hand, was one of the American founding fathers primarily because of the Declaration of Independence, he was elected as the second vice president, and was also the third president of the U.S.A. Both men had a definite idea of what they wished to see and knew it was the time to take charge. During this time period Jefferson and Hamilton impacted America and due to their differences they were able to conduct themselves to the path of succession. Therefore, Alexander Hamilton envisioned the U.S to be mercantile. Hamilton wanted a strong nation because he believed world trade will cause his era to become prosperous and guide them on the right path to evolution. Hamilton had a financial plan which was...
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...Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson are two of the most important and influential people in our country's history. Alexander Hamilton grew up on the island of St. Croix, but later moved to New York. He became well known and got involved with New York politics. The way Thomas Jefferson grew up is completely different to the way Hamilton did, that is very similar to their political view and how they always had opposing opinions on everything. Thomas Jefferson was born into a rich and respected family. His start in politics was in Virginia which was his home state. During their time served on Washington’s Cabinet they were faced with many issues such as the ideal economy and the best form of government, two topics where their opinions strongly...
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...started forming and the United States started feeling threatened (Kotowski). An example of a rebellious act that took place during this time was a group of the whiskey rebels destroyed the home of a tax collector by setting it on fire, and even after that, groups of rebels started to expand and pose a bigger threat towards the new nation (The Whiskey Rebellion). Many tax collectors, like the one mentioned, were attacked during the rebellion. They were often tarred and feathered, but some had even worse fates (Whiskey Rebellion). Alexander Hamilton decided to call on some military to help control the whiskey rebels, even though President George Washington thought it would be a better idea to send negotiators to settle the rebels peacefully (The Whiskey Rebellion). The negotiators did not do any good, however, and that is when Alexander Hamilton got his way and called in Militia to get the rebels under control once and for all. The 1300 soldiers were led by Hamilton into western Pennsylvania (Kotowski). Many locals were warned "not to abet, aid, or comfort the Insurgents aforesaid, as they will answer the contrary at their peril (Hoover).” By the time the they got to western Pennsylvania, the rebels were pretty much gone because they had heard news of...
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...a) Read Chapter 10 – stop at “Bonny Jonny” Adams Becomes President. b) Why was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution? Because the Constitution did not guarantee the protection of the rights of individuals, James Madison proposed a number of amendments to be included in this legal document, ten of which were ratified by a majority of the states fairly quickly. These ten amendments, commonly known as the Bill of Rights, ensured civil liberties such as freedom of religion, the right to bear arms, freedom of speech, the right to be tried by a jury, freedom of the press, the right to property, freedom of assembly, and humane treatment when being punished. c) How did Alexander Hamilton attempt to improve the nation’s financial status?...
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...following quotation: “On November 1, 1800, just before the election, Adams arrived in the new Capital City to take up his residence in the White House. On his second evening in its damp, unfinished rooms, he wrote his wife “Before I end my letter, I pray Heaven to bestow the best blessings on this house and all that shall hereafter inhabit. May none but honest and wise Men ever rule under this roof.” Before becoming president, John Adams was a lawyer and his service fee was low, but he was proud that his political argument was published in several newspapers. Let me give some brief background on President Washington’s cabinet; he appointed two political leaders, Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton, to his cabinet. Jefferson, a political veteran, was made the Secretary of State and Hamilton, a New York lawyer, was made Secretary of the Treasury. Adams was a member of the Continental Congress, and Congress nominated him to write the Declaration of Independence. However, Thomas Jefferson wrote more than Adams. But Adams was good...
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...In 1791, farmers rebelled against a whiskey tax that later Washington led his Army in stop, allowing him to empower his newly born government. Alexander Hamilton had created a tax on whiskey that farmers tried to rebel against. In the end though Washington's army won the battle. Shortly after Alexander Hamilton created the tax on whiskey which was used to pay off the Revolutionary war debt, some farmers started to cause issue in the wilderness. After the tax was passed, a group of farmers went out in the woods and captured a tax collector. They stripped him naked, shaved off his hair, poured hot tar all over his body, covered the tax collector in feathers, and finally strapped him to a tree in the middle of the night which caused the rebellion...
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...Can you believe that a major transformation that shaped today’s American economy and society occurred during the early 1800s. That enormous transformation in American society was called the Industrial Revolution where the use of steam power,growth of factories, and the mass production of manufactured items all became an important and major part of the economy. One of the biggest advocates for the development of industry in the United States was Alexander Hamilton, who had always argued in favor of the development of manufacturing. Distinctive geographic factors also led to different developments in the Industrial Revolution, which affected the population among the different U.S. regions. Although this revolution did have many great factors about it, not every aspect was good in the Industrial Revolution. Especially when it came to the conditions the employees had to work in. Before the Industrial Revolution had even begun Alexander Hamilton always encouraged the government to focus on the manufacturing and business aspects of the U.S. economy....
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...made the best decisions regarding the United States government, as apposed to Alexander Hamilton. Thomas Jefferson thought that the government should be a democracy. He also believed that there should be a small government with limited powers was best to keep everyone happy. That was very important to Jefferson, keeping the people happy and he tried to make good decisions that would benefit the people. Jefferson also favored a strict interpretation of the Constitution, that the constitution meant exactly what it said, no more and no less. So if something was not in the constitution then it could not be done. He also believed that there should be laws that help to protect the people and their liberties. Jefferson's believed that the Americans were obligated to help out France. Since the French had helped us out in a time a need. In 1803 a war between Britain and France had started....
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...Federalist No.15 was written by Alexander Hamilton. The paper is written to address the issue on how we needed a stronger federal government and how it would be a good idea for the Union. Hamilton gives examples such as how “We have neither troops, nor treasury, nor government” in which is important for a strong nation and government to have and how without these it can affect the Unites States badly. The United States should have a stronger federal government if it is to prosper. Hamilton puts out many weaknesses and strengths. He argues and states that one weakness of the current confederation is how the “United States has an indefinite discretion to make requisitions for men and money; but they have no authority to raise either, by regulations extending to the individual citizens.” So, what this means is that the laws that the Union or Federal Government put out are just mere recommendations or advise for the states to follow if they so wish so. They are under no obligation to do so though. Which is a weakness and why Hamilton believes a stronger federal Government is needed. I agree with Hamilton on this statement. It is indeed a weakness for a federal government to be able to write laws but have no authority to enforce them and for them to be just mere advice for the states. If this is how it is to be then there is not really any...
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...(DQ1) Do you think the judicial branch is the least dangerous branch of government, as the video discusses? Why or why not? Discuss one example you think demonstrates the power of the Supreme Court. Jina’s Response: The Judicial Branch was called "the least dangerous branch" by Alexander Hamilton because they could not be influenced by one side or another, simply have the job of give the "right and necessary" decision on the cases. They can not or will force, their decision will be for judgement. Thus, it's roles and power would be limited. Although, the power is for judgement, they are truly slow. When a case is chosen, it pass months and more months after the decision can be reached, and for me, if they are there for judgement, why the wait?; I understand, the cases are several, but taking months for a decision is just "ridiculous" for me. The opinions about the power they have are really disperse. Some think the Judicial Branch has not power at all, as Alexander Hamilton once said, just for judgement, because the Congress has control over almost all. But many others think that the Judicial Branch it is the most dominant branch of the government, because its power influence each individual of this Nation. I agree, in part, the Judicial Branch has become very powerful, but surely is not the most powerful. Other branches of the government have clearly more power and control of many issues of the society. For example the Executive Branch or the Congress...
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...Alexander Hamilton was an eccentric and brilliant man, but also one of, if not the most important rebels in American History. Hamilton managed to pull himself through a terrible childhood. Hamilton’s rebellious attitude is one of the main reasons why the Colonists won against the British Army, and why the United States is able to flourish today. While not all agreed with Hamilton, everyone cannot look at Hamilton’s legacy and not be completely awe-struck. Hamilton was a man able to overcome any challenge and outsmart any opponent by rebelling against the norm of society. To begin with, Hamilton’s life was at no point easy, especially when regarding his early life. Hamilton was born on the island of Nevis which is in the caribbean and part...
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...After the revolution the United States had a debt that they needed to pay, yet the country had no money or credit support from other countries to do so. Hamilton believe that shifting power from the state level to the national level would get things done, hence wanting a complete ratification of the constitution. They were a couple key things that the Alexander Hamilton and the Federalist were looking to implement; a stronger and centralized government to solve national problems, a national bank, and a strong executive. The way the Federalist would back up their contentions was by believing that the government needed necessary means in order to fulfill its ends. One example is that under the Articles of Confederation the United States takes full responsibility of paying off debt, Hamilton and the Federalist argue that in order to fulfill that end they must implement a stronger government who can raise more revenue but in order to do that must be given the means. In Federalist No. 23 it states. “…because it is impossible to foresee or define the extent and variety of national exigencies, or the correspondent extent and variety of the means which may be necessary to satisfy them” (Alexander Hamilton, APT “The Federalist No. 23”, Pg. 116). Hamilton believe that the problems the country can face were endless and the government need to be given the means (more power) to meet the certain...
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...In the youthful age of America, several individuals rose up above others in attempts to strengthen the foundation upon which the country was built. These individuals in the meantime built legacies- accomplishments that would forever make honor and respect synonymous with their names. Alexander Hamilton, however, is wrongfully overlooked when compared to other founding fathers, despite his disadvantageous upbringing and the lasting positive impact his principles and philosophies brought to the nation. Truly a modern thinker, Hamilton worked tirelessly as Secretary of the Treasury to push his plans for the Bank of the United States. Before this, he influenced the ratification of the Constitution through his writings in The Federalist Paper,...
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