HIST 2057 Chapter : History
Document Summary
A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. : d. c. vs. heller (2008, ruling: individual right separate from militia service. Hot button issue: 18th century meanings, 1. Organizing a militia to resist british tyranny": 2. Opposition to permanent national standing army: modern meaning, an individuals right to self-defense, most recent manifestation, federal infringement of personal freedom. The first president and the u. s. congress: george washington was going to be the model of the republic, sworn into office at wall street/ federal hall which became the first capital of america. Washington wanted him because he could handle him and he wanted the best. Washington took it personal thinking that they were talking about him but they were talking about hamilton: jefferson and hamilton always clashed on government ideas, and washington always chose hamilton"s ways.
