Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton Lily Dugas 3 Hour 3/2/11 In the making of America‚ there were many different opinions on government. Two of the most opinionated people were Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson. They both had very strong voices and were looked up to by many people. They always seemed to disagree with each other;
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choose carefully the person for my thoughts as Thomas Jefferson. The author of the declaration of independence‚ a great statesman‚ an aristocratic diplomat‚ a Virginia nationalist‚ a philosopher‚ a scientist‚ an architect‚ a plantation and slave owner‚ this multi faced personality is as intriguing as meaning of being an American itself. Thomas Jefferson was born in Virginia colony on April 13‚ 1743. He was the third child and eldest son of Peter Jefferson and Jane Randolph. His father was a surveyor
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constant struggle over the true definition‚ especially in how broad or narrow the definition is. When Thomas Jefferson wrote that "Politics are such torment that I would advise everyone I love not to mix with them." it is understood that he is referring to the electoral and governmental aspects of politics. If Dr. Michael Rivage-Seul and Leslie Cagan were to read this quote‚ they would argue that Jefferson has an extremely narrow view of politics and that if one were to desire a more accurate definition
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Thomas Jefferson and Slavery in Virginia At the bottom it was slavery that divided Virginia along the Blue Ridge Mountains. Most members of the convention have agreed with the opinion of the distinguishing delegate‚ James Monroe‚ that “if no such thing as slavery existed.. the people of our Atlantic border‚ would meet their brethren of the west‚ upon the basis of a majority‚ of the free white population.” But slavery existed‚ largely as an eastern institution; and it demanded protection from mere
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Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power‚ begins with the thoughts and quotes of other American presidents. Each explain their thoughts about Jefferson as if he was thought of in a different way than the rest. He was a founding father who playing several significant roles throughout history that have helped shape this great nation. This work written by Jon Meacham is a biography that depicts Jefferson as a very educated man. One who put the interests of a new nation ahead of his own desires. Meacham has
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States‚ Thomas Jefferson has been a strong advocate for education of the American People. His involvement with this support is best known through his establishment of the University of Virginia in 1819. As part of his work during the late 17070s and early 1780s‚ he revised the laws of Virginia and established a bill that is known as one of his most important works on the subject of education: Bill 79‚ "A Bill for the More General Diffusion of Knowledge." As written in the document‚ Jefferson proposed
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Thomas Jefferson is a very well known man‚ who is honored for his efforts to help better our country. He was the main author of the U.S. Constitution‚ which is quite possibly one of the most important documents in U.S. history. It is the backbone of our government and the rights that are bestowed on us. The fact that Thomas Jefferson authored the constitution based on what he and the other authors believed were the right and most fair constitutional values of our country‚ would make one expect that
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If I were to grade Thomas Jefferson based upon his words and actions regarding slavery I would give him an C+ because of his hypocrisy‚ his decisions‚ and his inability to do the right thing. Thomas Jefferson was the 3rd president of the united states earning the title after defeating the 2nd president John Adams in an electoral vote. He was a founding father of the United States and and the main author of the Declaration of Independence. Thomas Jefferson was born on April 13‚ 1743 in Virginia and
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Ms. deborah hodge Thomas Jefferson Dual Credit U.S. History Lisa Russell Thomas Jefferson “We hold these truths to be self-evident‚ that all men are created equal‚ that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights‚ that among these are Life‚ Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness” (“Thomas Jefferson Quotes”). Thomas Jefferson included this statement in the Declaration of Independence to help make strides toward separating and gaining independence from Great Britain. The
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Tomas Jefferson: Jefferson loved science‚ technology and innovation. One of his favourite devices was a rotating bookstand that could hold five books at once. He played a crucial role in defining the type of government the American colonies were given and was one of the key leaders of the democratic party. He had 12 grandchildren‚ and many of them lived with him at the same time. He also taught them how to play chess and a game called Goose‚ one of the first board games in the United States; it’s
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