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Washington once stated, "Government is not reason; it is not eloquent; it is force. Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master."
Washington didn't like a strong government, naturally because he lived under the tyranny of England.
Here are a few of his quotes and explanations:
"If the freedom of speech is taken away then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter." This is why we have freedom of speech. If people are not allowed to speak out against a tyrannical government, then the government will deceive us all and control us.
"Firearms are second only to the Constitution in importance; they are the peoples' liberty's teeth." We have a right to bear arms because like the Declaration of Independence states, it is the right of the people to overthrow their government and establish a new one when the old one becomes to big and controlling.
"Over grown military establishments are under any form of government inauspicious to liberty, and are to be regarded as particularly hostile to republican liberty." This is similar to Dwight Eisenhower's speech about the Military Industrial Complex.
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How does george Washington feel about the states rights?
He was not real big on states rights'
How do you think washington would feel about the activites of the national government today?
he will feel like a piece of black paper like how they treat black people i think all white people who are rases should be lock up!
When president feel that they have strong popular support from the nation?
He have high charisma.
Why did the southerners feel the government was not protecting their interests?
The federal government did not enforce the Fugitive Slave Law of 1793
How did Hamilton Feel about the division power between the federal government and the states?
Alexander Hamilton was a Federalist. He and his backers were called the "Hamiltonian's" as opposed to Thomas Jefferson's form of government. He and his followers were called the "Jeffersonians."-The Hamiltonian's wanted a very strong central government as they admired the English aristocracy and the English system of government and wished to see it used as a model.-Hamiltonian's considered the common people ignorant and incapable of self-government.-Hamiltonian's desired high voting qualifications, claiming that unfettered democracy was anarchy.-Hamiltonian's favored a broad interpretation of the Constitution to strengthen the central government at the expense of of state's rights.-Hamiltonian's wanted an expanding bureaucracy.-Hamiltonian's, under certain circumstances, favored restrictions on speech and the press.
How did the federalists feel about a strong central government?
The Federalists wanted a strong central government whereas the Republicans feared a strong central government.
How did George Washington feel about himself?
he felt great
Why was George Washington against British rule?
My studies of the American Revolution indicate that the British generals who opposed George Washington mostly respected him as a military leader and a worthy opponent. Also, King George of Great Britain, on hearing that Washington would not allow the military to make him king of America said, "If he does this, then he is truly the greatest man alive."
How did George Washington feel about the Revolutionary War?
I really don't know
How did people feel about George Washington being president?
they felt hungry
How does George Washington feel most of the time?
Currently, he does not feel anything since he passed away in 1799.
How would you feel if you were George Washington during the inauguration?
i would feel like i would be the ruler of the world
Why did George Washington feel the job of general could result in disaster?
vansh
How does george Washington feel about the states rights?
He was not real big on states rights'
How did George Washington feel about loyalty to state?
he felt that you should be loyal to your state
Why did George Washington feel that citizens should give their loyalty to the nation as a whole?
According to my calculations, George Washington felt that citizens should give their loyalty to the nation as a whole.
How were the states made to feel safe with a strong central government?
The bill of rights
