The Primacy of Thomas Jefferson

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This five page undergraduate paper examines the book, "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation", in which historian Joseph Ellis examines the relative influence and importance of Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, James Madison, George Washington, Alexander Hamilton and Benjamin Franklin. It discusses the profound impact of these leaders on events as the American colonists struggled first for independence and then to establish a new nation.

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"In his book, Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation, historian Joseph Ellis examines the relative influence and importance of Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, James Madison, George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, and Benjamin Franklin. All six of these patriot leaders had a profound impact on events as the American colonists struggled first for independence and then to establish a new nation. But Thomas Jefferson was the most instrumental in creating the United States, primarily because of the broad range and enduring importance of his contributions. "

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