during john adams' term
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The practice of nullification would threaten the Union because then any state could simply nullify the national laws, effectively canceling the power of the Congress and the national government. By denying the power of the national government to pass laws that apply to all the states, the states would make the union a union in only a name, since each state could act independently in any matters, including taxation and foreign policy, and there would be no body that could make the states act together as a union.
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It was less that Jefferson's presidency helped bring about Southern dominance, and more that the Federalists never managed to expand outside of New England. \n\nJefferson's party machine did an excellent job of framing the Federalists as being aristocratic and undemocratic, and the Federalists never truly recovered from Hamilton's death. Without a strong party leader, and with little to no support south of Maryland or west of New England the party was doomed as the country grew, and against a party with the strong leadership of Jefferson, Madison, and Monroe.
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The original constitution of 1777 is at the website below.
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Alexander Hamilton is on the ten and he wasn't president.  He was the first secretary of the treasury and a founding father.
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John Hanson was the first president after the Treaty of Paris under Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union. George Washington was the first president under the Constitution.
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when george is no longer in office
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Here is a site with lots of info. and it looks like there is a quote at the bottom. He called the new supreme law of the land "the best that could meet the unanimous concurrence of the States in Convention; it was done by bargain and Compromise, yet, notwithstanding its imperfections, on the adoption of it depends (in my feeble judgment) whether we shall become a respectable nation, or a people torn to pieces . . . and rendered contemptible for ages." These modest words typified this eminently practical Soldier-Statesman. \nNicholas Gilman was the son of John Taylor Gilman, who held high civil offices in New Hampshire, and under the general government, and who was an active patriot during the Revolution. He was educated to the profession of the law, and soon assumed a distinguished position in his native State. \n\nIf all else fails I guess you could put in the report that one of his quotes was "Where is my father, John Taylor Gilman?"  (just kidding I think the website below will help you...underneath where it talks about him being a statesman.
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George Washington said something similar to that in his Farewell Address.  Just Google "George Washington Farewell Address" and you should find it.
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A very important note is that the transfer of power between the parties was handled relatively peacefully and without a great deal of foot-dragging (except in the House, which deadlocked while trying to decide whether to elect Jefferson or Burr). It set the tone for the transfer of power between governments in America, which tend to transfer pretty cleanly, even after acrimonious and bitter campaigns.
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John Underwood, Andover, Massachussetts.Hee Hee.I saw it on one of the answers you gave.
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It was the period of time from the First Continental Congress (1774), leading up to the Declaration of Independence (1776).\n\n"Official acts that colonists considered infringements upon their rights had previously led to the Stamp Act Congress (1765) and to the First Continental Congress (1774), but these were predominantly conservative assemblies that sought redress from the crown and reconciliation, not independence. The overtures of the First Continental Congress in 1774 came to nothing, discontent grew, and as the armed skirmishes at Lexington and Concord (Apr. 19, 1775) developed into the American Revolution, many members of the Second Continental Congress of Philadelphia followed the leadership of John Hancock, John Adams, and Samuel Adams in demanding independence.\n\nThe delegates from Virginia and North Carolina were in fact specifically instructed on independence and on June 7, 1776, Richard Henry Lee called for a resolution of independence. On June 11, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Robert R. Livingston, and Roger Sherman were instructed to draft such a declaration; the actual writing was entrusted to Jefferson. The first draft was revised by Franklin, Adams, and Jefferson before it was sent to Congress, where it was again changed. That final draft was adopted July 4, 1776, and Independence Day has been the chief American patriotic holiday ever since. It is interesting to note, however, that the July 4 document is merely a fuller statement justifying the resolution of independence adopted by Congress July 2, 1776."
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Once upon a time... there was this guy who was the president. While president, he got caught with his pants down and lied to try and save face. \n Now the opposing party knew this was the big break they had been looking for. One of the members boasted, "we could put a monkey in office now". And that is exactly what they did. \nThe End
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Adams, Samuel(1722–1803)» American politician and Revolutionary leader, born in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. A second cousin to John Adams, he studied law, failed at several business enterprises, became a tax collector, then devoted himself to politics. One of the first and most outspoken colonists to oppose British laws and policies, in the Massachusetts legislature (1765–74) he promoted corresponding with other colonies' leaders, wrote newspaper articles criticizing British rule, organized opposition to the Stamp Act in 1765, and composed and circulated a declaration of colonists' rights. He helped organize the Boston Tea Party (1773) and by 1774 was advocating open resistance to Britain. He served in the First and Second Continental Congress and signed the Declaration of Independence. At first he backed George Washington as commander-in-chief, but he criticized what he thought was an overly cautious pursuit of the war. Regarded as too radical by many, he resigned from Congress in 1781, but supported the Federal Constitution of 1787. He was lieutenant-governor of Massachusetts (1789–94), then governor (1794–7). \n© Crystal Reference 2004.
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1: George Washington\n2:John Adams\n3:Thomas Jefferson\n4:James Madison\n5:James Monroe
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B-The Republicans gained power.
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Jefferson changed the face of the presidency.  In the study of how our government started he was a key factor.  Jefferson thought the government was too powerful at the time he took office.  Jefferson worked to change it with new economic policies.  He reduced government spending through budget management. (a lesson we should take from him now)  He also decreased the size of the government by having government take less of a role in the lives of everyday people like us.  \n\nThis is important for 8th graders to know because there are many things you can learn from Jefferson.  In only four or five years you will be voting in the same elections adults are voting in.   We want you to be informed voters.  We want you to know how to listen for what candidates stand for, decide if you agree with them and make your own choices.  That is why we study any past presidents,  it is to make you consider, is this someone you would have voted for?  If not what would you vote for?  Jefferson and Adams differed in many ways.  Jefferson and Hamilton probably differed even more.  Who would you have voted for?  Look at candidates we have now.  They too have different opinions.  Can you take a position and stand for it?  Can you make an informed decision and vote for the person that will help our country the most?  Start thinking about it now because you will be standing in that voting booth all alone some day and you will have to make the decisions.
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Considering he made the vow when coming into office, he would bring the most ethical administration....  think the founding fathers would be either laughing or frowning.