To fully comprehend the gravity of the “Revolution of 1800,” one must first look back on the past relationship between Adams and Jefferson. The two first met at the Constitutional Convention of 1775, and it was actually Adams who personally chose Jefferson to draft the Declaration of Independence. While these two men fought for the freedom of their nation, their bold was … [Read more...] about The Frenemies that Triggered America’s Evolution
The Emergence of America on the World Stage
Once Adams had won the presidency, his attention was instantly directed toward the foreign disputes that had plagued Washington’s administration, but now Adams had to deal with these issues on top of the newly developed political parties. The United States and France are now strong allies (even with all the current disagreement among their leaders), but the relationship was … [Read more...] about The Emergence of America on the World Stage
The Beginning of America’s Undoing
Once Washington was gone, politicians wasted no time in replacing his sense of neutrality and objectivity with partisan drama. This devolution was sadly spearheaded by members of Washington’s own cabinet: The rivalry that developed between Thomas Jefferson and John Adams can largely be credited to the emergence of the political party system that now dominates America. The … [Read more...] about The Beginning of America’s Undoing
The Election of 1792 and the Beginning of Our National Partisan Divide
Even though Washington had begun to face some criticism and was no longer deemed untouchable in the eyes of his people, no one dared run against him during his reelection campaign. Actually, Washington himself did not wish to seek another term in office on account of his weakening physical abilities, but his advisors, and even outside political officials, told him he needed to … [Read more...] about The Election of 1792 and the Beginning of Our National Partisan Divide
The Fundamental Decisions that Shaped the American Presidency
Even though he was filled with an undeniable amount of reservation, Washington never let that stop him from executing his office to “the best of his ability.” Once Washington assumed the role of president, he made it his top priority to use the Constitution, especially Article II, as the basis for determining his realm of power. However, there were countless situations that … [Read more...] about The Fundamental Decisions that Shaped the American Presidency