Some say that history repeats itself. Over time, the plots of historical movements reoccur, but their motivations and effects vary. This can be applied to the analysis of the former US presidents Thomas Jefferson and Andrew Jackson. There are some broad, unimportant similarities like how they were elected and the Constitution they upheld while in office, but these similarities are trumped by the social, political, and economic differences between the two. Therefore, the transition from Jefferson’s democratic ideals to the ideals posed by Andrew Jackson serves as a change in history.
If there be sufficient virtue and intelligence in the community, it will be exercised in the selection of these men. So that we do not depend on their virtue, or put confidence in our rulers, but in the people who are to choose them.” Among other prominent Federalists were John Marshall, William Overton Callis and George Wythe who also served in the Rules Committee at the Constitutional Convention. Delegates of the Virginia Ratifying Convention also relied on the opinions of George Washington who kept the conversation going through the letters as he was not at the
Thomas Jefferson during the 1790’s-1800’s while working with federalists Alexander Hamilton, his viewpoints were different. During the 1790’s Jefferson was known to be in the democratic-republican party where he progresses an ideal structure of equivalencies between money and weight standards with the American/Spanish currency. Jefferson took charge of the republicans after a conflict created two parties, republican-democratic and the federalist, who empathized with the revolutionary cause in France. While attacking the federalist policies, Jefferson opposed a strong centralized government and granted the rights of states. While Jefferson was in presidency, he cut down on the Army and Navy expenditures, cut the U.S. budget, eliminated the tax
Thomas Jefferson and Andrew Jackson had similar political philosophies. They were very important in the history of presidents. Jefferson and Jackson believed in the common man having a voice in government, and did not want too much power being given to the federal government. They were educated men, with very good knowledge of the law like almost all presidents, and they believed that an agricultural based economy was the key to Americas economical growth. Thomas Jefferson's ideas in the 1800s was to do away with Aristocratic Democracy to have a huge Democracy party,and he believed greatly in the common man.
These roles were important at the time, because the men involved eventually would bring us to freedom in America. I believe that the men are portrayed in the texts as being influential and intelligent. The texts portray them as people who have made an impact in our country, as they serve great value in our historical timeline. Though Jefferson and Adams both participated in the writing of the Declaration of Independence, it was unfortunate that they had both died 50 years before the day of the Second Continental Congress was approved in July 4, 1776. John Adams was also close to George Washington, and they would often spend time together as good friends.
Even though partnership was not considered to become an issue according to the Framers, in reality is was. An issue like partnership occurred during the 1800’s election year between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr in deciding who was going to be the president and the vice president of the United States. In this event, both the candidates ended up with a tie and the final say was given to the House of Representatives.” Many Federalists saw Jefferson as their principal foe, whose election was to be avoided at all costs. But Alexander Hamilton, a well-respected Federalist party leader, hated Burr and advised Federalists in Congress that Jefferson was the safer choice”(NARA).
Edward Mitchell 10/22/2016 English 10 Essay Unit 1 Patrick Henry and Thomas Jefferson played a large role in motivating the fight toward freedom in the weeks leading up to the Revolutionary War and immediately following it. Each believed in the fundamental right to be free from rule. Patrick Henry appealed to the people’s fear of war. Thomas Jefferson was able to convince people that together, they could form a new nation. The writings of each man reveals a very chaotic time in America’s history and the leadership, determination, and boldness of Patrick Henry and Thomas Jefferson ensured that when change came, the people were ready for it.
Hello Class, Part 1: It was hard to pick one of the seven reasons, but I honestly think that each reason in some way applied to the beliefs of the literature on Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Paine and Thomas Jefferson. The overview of Franklin and Jefferson was very similar when it comes to the American lifestyle. In regards to Jefferson, he was believing on people's rights, and he thought that everyone's rights were absolute. In 1800, Jefferson wrote a letter confirming this conviction stating, “I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man ” (Perkins 152).
When the year of 1807 came around, the way that America elected a president changed. In previous elections, only the rich men were able to vote which as a result whoever promised more the wealth was elected for president. When the common man was able to vote in 1807, the type of candidate to win the election change. As seen in the election of 1828 the person who was more relatable to the people, won because the common man was able to vote and so they used that opportunity and elected whoever they thought was going to help them. Overall the people preferred Jackson over Adams because Jackson was able to relate to the people better, and because he was a symbol of the American dream.
The first three men to be president built the foundations of America that made it into the country we see today. George Washington, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson were the beginning of a great country built with hope, freedom, life, and liberty. Our first three presidents were essential to the making of this country. Washington, Adams, and Jefferson’s backgrounds, political views, and accomplishments, though different, lead to the making of a successful government and country. While Washington and Jefferson were born in Virginia, John Adams was born in Massachusetts.
Weeks before Jon Adams’ term as president of the United States was coming to an end, he signed the Judiciary Act of 1801. This act was Adams’ way of altering and reorganizing the Supreme Court in his favor before leaving office. With this act, he appointed sixteen circuit judges and forty-two Federalist justices. These justices were called midnight judges because they were appointed up until the last hour of Adam’s presidency, which ended March 4, 1801. He did this as a last-minute effort to ensure that members of his political party would have powerful positions in government.
Political parties, Democratic Republicans and Federalists, started in the U.S. because of differing views of Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson, and the influence of newspapers. Jefferson’s and Hamilton’s different ways of thinking(mostly on issues that was beneficial for the country) played a huge part in the start of political parties. They fought about economy. Jefferson liked farming while Hamilton preferred manufacturing and trade. Interpretation of the Constitution was another thing they fought upon.
Both Thomas Paine and Thomas Jefferson like many of the founding fathers of America share a ideology concerning independence and freedom in general. Although the two were notably talented writers, the difference in their arguments was their respective deliveries, writing styles, and their timing. Personally, I agree more with the way Thomas Paine chose to present his point of view. Common sense, for example, was a significant eye-opener for many Americans. One of the only reasons it made such huge impact was because it was written in a style that was easy to understand for the average American.
Compare the backgrounds of Jefferson and Paine; did Paine have an advantage or disadvantage by not being born in the colonies? Explain. Paine had the advantage of being able to see the issues from the outside and from a lower point of society. To be able to understand a bigger group of people is far more of an advancement than to always target the smaller group. Which was the cause of the colonies not wanting to be under rule.
Many people nowadays take their right to question the government for granted. Puritans believed that government was something to dogmatically follow, and never question. The trials that occurred in Salem show this fact as clearly as crystal. Deists, like the founding fathers of the United States, held the belief that the people had a right to question the government. After all, they were the ones to shake Great Britain’s authority on the colonies.
