A Historical Study of America for the period 1789-1849: The impact of Political Ideologies to the American Society

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A Historical Study of America for the period 1789-1849: The impact of Political Ideologies to the American Society.
This paper focuses on the political agendas laid by various governments and how they affected the American society`s change/transformation. The paper lays emphasis on the social change that is generated from the authority at the helm. It will therefore try to analyze various governments from 1789 to 1849 with their agendas and how they affected the society.
George Washington was elected to power in 1789. The American Revolutionary War made him a hero with him commanding the Continental Army. He was also the president of the Constitutional Convention. Washington`s reign carried a lot of republicanism which sought to enhance liberty and rights for all. Republicanism was a resultant of The American Revolutionary War. Republicanism was a political and social revolution that sought to civilize the American society. Its core values included uplifting the people`s sovereignty, promoted democracy by the rejection of inherited political power and supported the government in the promotion of the common good. Besides that, citizens were expected to play their civic roles independently and it also condemns corruption.
Republicanism led to the declaration of independence in 1776 and the constitution of 1787. In 1791, The Bill of Rights was passed as the first amendments to the constitution. This was in accordance to Republicanism which sought to provide inalienable rights. (Watts, Republic Reborn)
The Judiciary Act of 1789 was significant in the transformation of the US judicial system. Provision of justice in a civilized society entails an efficient judicial system and hence there was need to pass this act. This act stated that there would be six Supreme Court judges; one chief justice and five associate justices. The Supreme Court had exclusive jurisdiction with civil authority to hear cases between states, or between a state and United States. It was also an appeal court for decisions made by federal circuit courts and state courts. (Lawrence, Law, 22)
An important personality in the Washington`s administration was Alexander Hamilton. He was the first Secretary of the Treasury. He was the key person in crafting of economic policies in the Washington`s government. He was able to convince the congress on passing an important financial program that would finance the debts of the American Revolution. A government owned national bank was also to be set up and a system of tariffs and taxes was also to be initiated. He was motivated to developing a linkage of economic interests of states, and of wealthy Americans that would be of attribute to the success of the national government. His policy w...