Shays's Rebellion
In the Democratic party, superdelegates are voting delegates to the national presidential convention who are not elected by the people but who are prominent Democrats who already hold a public office (e.g. Democratic senators, mayors, governors, etc.).
Yes, Richard Bassett was a Federalist. He was a prominent politician in early American history, serving as a delegate to the Constitutional Convention and later as a U.S. Senator from Delaware. Bassett supported a strong national government and was aligned with Federalist principles, advocating for the ratification of the Constitution. His political career reflected the Federalist emphasis on centralized power and economic development.
Rufus King, a Founding Father and a leading figure in the drafting of the U.S. Constitution, was opposed to slavery. He was a prominent abolitionist and actively advocated for the end of the institution, particularly during his time in the Continental Congress and as a delegate at the Constitutional Convention. King believed in the principles of liberty and equality, which influenced his stance against slavery. His opposition to the institution was reflected in his later political career, where he continued to fight for anti-slavery measures.
Senator Warren G. Harding.
The Panic of 1873 led to a severe economic depression in the United States and Europe, lasting for several years. Triggered by the collapse of the banking firm Jay Cooke & Company, it resulted in widespread bank failures, business closures, and high unemployment rates. The crisis also caused a shift in economic policy, with debates over the gold standard and currency reform becoming prominent. Overall, it marked a significant turning point in the U.S. economy, highlighting vulnerabilities in the financial system.
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Hartford Convention
You might be thinking of the Hartford Convention
because they wanted their people to direct it
Do you mean the Miami Beach Convention Center? In 1972, both the Democratic and Republican National Conventions were held at the Miami Beach Convention Center, on Miami Beach. The Miami Convention Center is in downtown Miami attached to the Hyatt, but is not very prominent.
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Henry David Thoreau
Thomas Jefferson who was serving as the Minister to France and John Adams who was the Minister to Great Britain at the time.
Shays' Rebellion, an uprising that occurred in Massachusetts, was the event in 1787 that resulted in many calling for a Constitutional Convention. Along with Shays himself, Luke Day was a prominent leader of the rebellion.
Monarchy was the prominent government. Following the kings orders were the laws.
With the exception of Rhode Island, it was the original states, collectively, that chose the delegates to attend the Constitutional Convention. Several prominent Founding Fathers were not able to attend, such as Thomas Jefferson.
The following art movements were not prominent prior to World War 1: Surrealism Cubism Impressionism Abstract Post-impressionism