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| | '''1.''' The Foreign policy under the Articles was as difficult for the colonies as it might be if the colonies were completely different soveriengties. There was virtually no centralized power for any of the states to answer to; the Fed could not levy any taxes so they had no money to control the people. the states became totally divided. | | '''1.''' The Foreign policy under the Articles was as difficult for the colonies as it might be if the colonies were completely different soveriengties. There was virtually no centralized power for any of the states to answer to; the Fed could not levy any taxes so they had no money to control the people. the states became totally divided. |
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| | '''2.''' I.gives power to a bi-cameral legislative branch, the [[Congress]] | | '''2.''' I.gives power to a bi-cameral legislative branch, the [[Congress]] |
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| | III.gives power to the judical branch, the Supreme Court. | | III.gives power to the judical branch, the Supreme Court. |
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| | '''3.''' He led by example with his strong personality. and Although intelligent, he did not trust himself to be King giving up power to the less intelligent masses: thats humility! | | '''3.''' He led by example with his strong personality. and Although intelligent, he did not trust himself to be King giving up power to the less intelligent masses: thats humility! |
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| | + | : Good points, but work on grammar. E.g., not "thats" but that's (note apostrophe). |
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| | '''4.''' The cotton Gin was a machine for refining raw cotto, removing the plant parts from the white fluffy part, taking care of hours of tedios work in minutes. This made the southern States very productive, the worlds wealthiest cotton exporter as a matter of fact. Prosperity contributed to the idea that the South could be independent. | | '''4.''' The cotton Gin was a machine for refining raw cotto, removing the plant parts from the white fluffy part, taking care of hours of tedios work in minutes. This made the southern States very productive, the worlds wealthiest cotton exporter as a matter of fact. Prosperity contributed to the idea that the South could be independent. |
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| | '''5.''' The pillars in the cartoon represent states supporting the Federal government. the hand in the cloud is the Hand of God saving Massachusetts during [[Shay's Rebellion]]. | | '''5.''' The pillars in the cartoon represent states supporting the Federal government. the hand in the cloud is the Hand of God saving Massachusetts during [[Shay's Rebellion]]. |
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| | The cartoonist, Ben Russell, was a [[federalist]], favoring power to the federal government rather than States retaining power. Because the Rebellion took place under the Confederation, Russell held that it showed the need for a strong Constitution to stop insurrections like this quickly. Under the Articles, things were clearly getting out of hand. | | The cartoonist, Ben Russell, was a [[federalist]], favoring power to the federal government rather than States retaining power. Because the Rebellion took place under the Confederation, Russell held that it showed the need for a strong Constitution to stop insurrections like this quickly. Under the Articles, things were clearly getting out of hand. |
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| | '''6.'''the Northwest Ordinance told Europe they wanted to settle the territory. and established how new states were made. | | '''6.'''the Northwest Ordinance told Europe they wanted to settle the territory. and established how new states were made. |
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| | + | :Good, but work on grammar provide more detail. (Minus 1). |
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| | '''7.''' the Alien and Sedition Acts, and the nullifiying of them, were the most significant event, politically, during Adams' administration. this was the first time States declared a law of Congress unconstitutional. | | '''7.''' the Alien and Sedition Acts, and the nullifiying of them, were the most significant event, politically, during Adams' administration. this was the first time States declared a law of Congress unconstitutional. |
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| | + | :Good. Note that it is "nullifying", not "nullifiying". |
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| | '''H2.''' The Anti-Federalists had some great points, particularly the Anti-Federalists during the presidency of John Adams. for one, The Alien and Sedition acts were bad laws, (thats a good point, right?). | | '''H2.''' The Anti-Federalists had some great points, particularly the Anti-Federalists during the presidency of John Adams. for one, The Alien and Sedition acts were bad laws, (thats a good point, right?). |
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| | Pertaining to federalism and the Articles of Confederation, the good that the Anti-Federalists stood for was almost as obvious. if too much power was diverted to the Federal government, a centralized system would soon grow and take control of the country. the principle of State Soverignty is important, for every state is different and a law applying to California may not work for New Jersey. Today more than ever, this has happened. The federal government makes sweeping laws, acting in Education, civil rights, and many other issues we'd be better off if they would just keep their nose out of. The state governments are perfectly capable of deciding for themselves. Maybe if Thomas Jefferson could return from the grave.... | | Pertaining to federalism and the Articles of Confederation, the good that the Anti-Federalists stood for was almost as obvious. if too much power was diverted to the Federal government, a centralized system would soon grow and take control of the country. the principle of State Soverignty is important, for every state is different and a law applying to California may not work for New Jersey. Today more than ever, this has happened. The federal government makes sweeping laws, acting in Education, civil rights, and many other issues we'd be better off if they would just keep their nose out of. The state governments are perfectly capable of deciding for themselves. Maybe if Thomas Jefferson could return from the grave.... |
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| | '''H4.''' In the Whiskey Rebellion, the presence of George Washington was obviously the primary reason that violence was halted. Why? | | '''H4.''' In the Whiskey Rebellion, the presence of George Washington was obviously the primary reason that violence was halted. Why? |
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| | All hail the wise and gracious President! | | All hail the wise and gracious President! |
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| | + | : Excellent points about the power of the presidency! |
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| | '''H5.''' Jefferson and Madison arranged for laws to be passed in Kentucky and Virginia, pointing out the Acts were unconstitutional. Quiet frankly, I disagree with them. The Alien and Sedition Acts, although wrong, were an act of the Federal legislature, so the Federal Judiciary should have declared it unconstitutional. | | '''H5.''' Jefferson and Madison arranged for laws to be passed in Kentucky and Virginia, pointing out the Acts were unconstitutional. Quiet frankly, I disagree with them. The Alien and Sedition Acts, although wrong, were an act of the Federal legislature, so the Federal Judiciary should have declared it unconstitutional. |
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| | Is there a equitable solution? What should have happened here? As far as can see there is no "good" option. | | Is there a equitable solution? What should have happened here? As far as can see there is no "good" option. |
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| | + | : You're right about how difficult the question is. There does not seem to be an easy answer. Good analysis of the issues. |
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| | + | : You may want to use Firefox to flag spelling errors before posting. |
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| | + | : Grade: 99/100. |