The article attracted much attention and gave much influence to a plan to send Hamilton to college in the British Colonies. ... Britain was imposing a series of unfair taxes. ... He enlisted the help of John Jay and James Madison to write essays for this purpose. ... He influenced Washington to take a policy of neutrality during the outbreak of war in Europe during 1793, and in 1794 he gave instructions for the diplomatic mission to Britain that caused an agreement known as Jay's Treaty. ... He defended Jay's Treaty throughout 1795-96 in essays under the pen name of "Camillus." ...

• Word Count: 1497
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• Grade Level: High School

In 1755, however, Washington volunteered to join British General Edward Braddock's expedition against the French. ... In late 1769, Washington led Virginia's opposition to Great Britain's colonial policies. His plans for western land speculation were halted due to Britain's land policies and restrictions. ... Forcing the British to evacuate on March 17th, Washington the journeyed to New York City where he defended it against the army of Sir William Howe. ... In 1778, Washington attacked the British near Monmouth Courthouse, New Jersey, soon after their withdraw from Philad...

• Word Count: 2092
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• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

He joined up with British general Edward Braddock. ... In 1769, Washington led Virginia's opposition of Britain. He had first wanted to work out a deal with Britain, although he was quite disgusted with Britain's policies on western expansion, and the rankings of colonial officers during the French and Indian War. ... Wanting commercial ties with Britain, the president agreed on the need for peace with Great Britain. By March 1797, when Washington left office, the country's financial system was healthy; the major Indian threat had been largely eliminated; and Jay's Tr...

• Word Count: 1518
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• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Even though he just wanted to hurt the British and French economically, he hurt the Americans more. ... He also noted that much of the bank's stock was owned by British aristocrats. ... This action of Jackson's went against the 'checks and balances' system that was put into place by Madison, Jay, and Hamilton years before. ...

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Abigail Adams was a unique woman because she had an education and an interest in politics. She learned how to read, write, and enjoyed reading especially poems. She did all of this at home. She was ahead of her time with many of her ideas. She opposed slavery and believed in equal education for boy...

• Word Count: 1735
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• Grade Level: High School

(Crowe 214) In 1785, a group of New Yorkers led by John Jay and Alexander Hamilton arranged for the formal freeing of slaves. ... The main reason for this was to weaken the South and win British favor. ...

• Word Count: 1979
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• Grade Level: High School