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Articals of Confederation
This is the first type of govenment for our contry. We knew that it did not work well because it gave to much power to the states. Congress could not make taxes and could not enforce their laws. -
Constitution
The Federal Convention convened in the State House (Independence Hall) in Philadelphia on May 14, 1787, to revise the Articles of Confederation. Because the delegations from only two states were at first present, the members adjourned from day to day until a quorum of seven states was obtained on May 25. Through discussion and debate it became clear by mid-June that, rather than amend the existing Articles, the Convention would draft an entirely new frame of government. All through the summer, -
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Philadelphia Convention
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Washingtons Presidency
With Washington's inauguration on April 30, 1789, the presidency of George Washington continued George Washington's significant leadership role over the United States. President Washington entered office with the full support of the national and state leadership, and established the executive and judicial branches of the federal government of the United States. His leadership guaranteed the survival of the United States as a powerful and independent nation, and set the standard for future presid -
First Political Parties
In his farewell address, President George Washington warned against participating in political parties because of the negative effects it could have on the country. The Constitution itself did not address political parties. Politics at the time of the Constitution and the first presidency was not determined by parties, but by political and public alliances. These alliances were usually built around one person or a small group of people who were lobbying for support among their peers. Since a per -
Alien and Sedition Acts
The Alien and Sedition Acts were four bills passed in 1798 by the Federalists in the 5th United States Congress in the aftermath of the French Revolution and during an undeclared naval war with France, later known as the Quasi-War. They were signed into law by President John Adams. Opposition to Federalists among Democratic-Republicans reached new heights at this time since the Democratic-Republicans had supported France. Some even seemed to want an event similar to the French Revolution to come
