... veneration, although I did not understand a word he uttered," Jefferson was impressed by the Indian's use of words to make a noble display of his humanity, to move others. (Burnstein, 43). Jefferson further expounded on the Indians' ability to speak in his Notes on the State of Virginia: I may challenge the whole orations of Demosthenes and Cicero, and of many more prominent orators, if Europe has furnished any more eminent, to produce ... never came into full effect, it did set the tone for relations with Native Americans. This, along with his governmental policies, laid the basis for ...

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... leery of centralized power of federal government and the wealthy interests on cities, wanted banks to be state chartered. 1811 - Bank of United States charter allowed to lapse - Pro state interests pressured politicians to allow charter of Bank of United States to lapse - State bank abuses followed - Central bank needed to help fund War of 1812 1816 - Second Bank of the United ... States chartered - Congress chartered bank under continued controversy: state vs. federal charter 1832 - Andrew Jackson elected - Supported state's rights, vetoed national bank charter - Charter allowed to lap...

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