Founding Fathers: Disputes Shaping America's Constitution

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After the American Revolution came to an end in 1783, the events that followed after are chronologically and thoroughly explained in Joseph J. Ellis’ novel. During Ellis’ novel, he argues the conflicts and disputations between the most prestigious men such as; Hamilton, Burr, Washington, Adams, Franklin and Madison. Greatly known as the Founding Fathers of the constitution, we can see through the main themes the tension risen when it came to political powers and views. Within the different stories presented, the idea conceptually gives the reader an easier understanding and more in depth analysis. Through these different stages, Ellis shows how America slowly shaped its self significantly by using several common themes as he stated. As said by the author, these events and achievements are historically significant because they shaped history of the United States.1 Ellis makes his point clear that these men that collaborated, understood each other’s concepts. As an example, their interactions and juxtapositions generated a dynamic form of balance and equilibrium. 2 Choosing this quote, makes me perceive the views and empathy the founding brothers put into the powerful document …show more content…

Both men had a strong relationship long before the political strategies came into the picture. The primary function of the collaboration between Jefferson and Madison was to generate mutual reinforcement for their uncompromising assault on the presidency. 4 Accusations such as the XYZ affair was blamed on Adams by Jefferson and Madison, and even said he proved a declaration of War. 5 Furthermore, the only way they were distinct from each other was the way they drew their conclusions over political establishments. Ellis was mostly bitter when it came down to Jefferson’s inside ideas, but he was fascinated with Adams discussions and briefly spoke about his point of

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