American History
How John Marshall Brought America’s State Courts to Heel
John Marshall was determined to decrease the state legislators’ influence, especially when ruling against the federal judiciary’s decisions. […]
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How John Marshall Helped Supreme Court’s Power Grow
John Jay, the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, was unimpressed with the power he had. He wrote about his frustrations regarding the position. […]
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John Marshall’s Career Trajectory
John Marshall enlisted in the army in 1777. He became a lieutenant and had to endure hardships while in winter encampment at Valley Forge. […]
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Aaron Burr’s Thirst for Revenge against Alexander Hamilton
In the presidential election between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr, Jefferson won and became president. Everything went hand in hand to end Burr’s career as a public man. But his thirst for revenge never stopped. […]
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Aaron Burr: A Man of Ill-repute
Aaron Burr had a strong desire to dominate. He had a different mindset than his father. His thirst and eagerness to become president caused him to gradually be driven over the line. […]
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The Expansion and Strengthening of the American Army
In 1787, what Congress raised and supported was not much better than the Confederation’s version of an army and navy. Only after 1790, when Indians attacked the army regiments, did Congress vote to strengthen the forces. […]
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James McHenry: Father of the United States Army
James McHenry, Secretary of War, was responsible for setting up the American army. Despite political backstabbing, McHenry managed to bring about significant military changes. […]
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The Confederation Congress and the Military Forces in the 1790s
The army and navy which Congress called into being in the 1790s were absurdly small. McHenry changed this when he announced that his priorities would be to “create a navy and always maintain a formidable army.” […]
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Timothy Dwight: Secular Means to Sacred Ends
Dwight followed an appeasing approach with the students, focusing on academics than on any social hierarchy. He understood that in a republic like America, wooing, not commanding, was the order of the day. […]
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Whiskey Rebellion: Conclusion and Impacts
Whiskey Rebels’ connection to Democratic-Republican Society made Washington call militia. However, Findley promised Washington that laws would be obeyed in future, bringing an end to both the Whiskey Rebellion and the Democratic-Republican Societies. […]