Political Organizations in America

Political Organizations in America

For a long time, the American communities fought for the approval of the constitution. Business people, farmers and workers favoured the existence of sovereignty type of government while barter traders were against it. In 1789 the law was approved although with two different imaginations of the Republic’s status under the leadership of the then President, George Washington. Although the constitution editors clearly understood the worldwide parliamentary happenings, the American constitution did not mention about the cabinet. Parliament accredited the formation of the chief legal advisor, national, treasury and war departments. The leaders of these departments would be appointed with the senate’s permission. The most appropriate candidate for the treasury secretary was Alexander Hamilton (Shi et al., 117).

Shi et al. (117-118), explains that Alex Hamilton, an aspiring politician and great philosopher, had the ambition of using the civil government to increase America’s economy by encouraging production and businesses. Consequently, Alex wanted to make America stand on its own and seize from depending on Europe. To achieve independence, the American government had to solve the issue of income and debts. Revenue would affect the economy, while debts repayment would make other countries lose the trust they had with America. First, Alex proposed for the payment of 52 million dollars that resulted from rebellion battles.

Consequently, Alex asked the government to take up the responsibility of paying the remaining amount of 25 million dollars owed by single states and the 25% taxes on whiskey that would help the government meet its expenses. After a warmed-up debate, the parliament halted the proposals, although later, they were approved. Additionally, the parliament passed a grant of 20years from the earliest Bank in America that would dominate all deposits and debts receipts directed to the government. Although Hamilton’s aim of increasing the economy of America was a success, it resulted in separation among the constitution supporters. For example, Madison separated from Jefferson, who later joined the resistance. The two different divisions led to the formation of political organizations, namely the Federalists and Republicans.

During rebellion wars, individuals and critics hoped for the fall of political organizations in America. Despite the negative perceptions about civic organizations, America was the first country that recorded great political parties. The standard conditions played a significant role in the rise of parties. The public organizations had a chance to educate Americans about their voting rights because the ownership of property was all over. On the other hand, political leaders used newspapers to convince the Americans as they were the most educated people worldwide. The idea of the parties being led by famous patriots who spearheaded rebellion helped reduce the thoughts of the parties being against the American constitution (Shi et al.,119-120)

Shi et al., (120-121) explain George Washington had become tired of criticism from the opposition and wished to discontinue being president after two terms. This move led to elections where Thomas Jefferson represented Republicans and John Adams, the Federalists. After elections, the aspirant with most votes would become the president while the second in the number of votes would become the deputy president. With 71 votes, Adams was declared the president and Jefferson as the deputy president with 68 votes. According to Shi et al. (122-123), during Adam’s leadership, the Federalist party split due to the president’s strictness and poor leadership. During this time, Hamilton resigned from the treasury and later, America got into a war with France. Although Adam’s agreed to hold peace negotiations with France, it was too late as his reputation was ruined. In 1800 The Republicans took advantage of the split of Federalist and Jefferson was chosen as an aspirant. Jefferson won the elections and took control of both parliaments.

Works Cited

Shi, David E., and George Brown Tindall. America: A narrative history. WW Norton & Company, 2016.