... was the prime minister and as a leader he wants "to attract more high school students of slender means to Princeton and to make the sons of the wealthy as unlike their fathers as possible." This exemplifies how Wilson wants to take lead and push people for better opportunities for success. In addition, McDougall explains how bad of a communicator Wilson ... 's goal went beyond winning World War I: He wanted to prevent all future wars and at the same time make the world safe for democracy. His proposal was quintessentially American: The European balance of power system must be dismantled ...

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... . He was extremely influential in the initial operation of the new government. After the ballot he wrote, "My movements to the chair of government will be accompanied by feeling not unlike those of a culprit, who is going to the place of his execution." Washington's task was to organize a government but also create a role for the highest officer of the new nation ... 's first duties of office was establishing a cabinet. He appointed Alexander Hamilton secretary of treasury and Thomas Jefferson secretary of state. Washington allowed Jefferson to pursue a policy of seeking trade with Europe...

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• Grade Level: High School