American Presidents

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This paper introduces the topic of American history as it relates to the first five presidents of the United States. Specifically, it discusses the impact of early leaders of America on the democratic government and how the first five presidents impacted early American government. It also looks at the accomplishments of each president and different facts about each that contributed positively and negatively on America as it formed as a nation. The first five presidents of the United States were George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison and James Monroe. It shows how each man influenced American history in his own unique and significant ways, with both positive and negative results and how these leaders were really creating the office of President as they tried to run the country with intelligence and finesse.

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"Thomas Jefferson served as the Vice-president under John Adams, and defeated him in the presidential election of 1800 as a member of the Democratic-Republican Party. His Vice-president was Aaron Burr. The two were actually elected in February 1801, as they had both received the same number of president elector votes, and the tie had to be broken by additional voting. Jefferson served two terms as President. During his terms, he created the Army Corps of Engineers and the United States Military Academy, and signed the Louisiana Purchase, nearly doubling the size of the United States with the purchase. He also funded the exploration of Lewis and Clark, which ultimately led to the expansion of the United States all the way to the Pacific Ocean (Kane 28)."

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