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F: Founding Fathers of America
O: Opposite Ideas
U: Unworthy President
N: New Country
D: Duel of Hamilton and Burr
I: Independent from England
N: Northern Opinion vs. Southern Opinion
G: Grueling Politics
B: Brothers in Arms
R: Rivalry of Friends
O: Original Founders
T: Turmoil
H: Hamilton’s Controversial Financial Plan
E: Enemies till Death
R: Republicans and Federalists
S: Slavery Controversy

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We chose The Liberty Song because the book “Founding Brothers” is about the American government after Liberty. It also matches the tone of Ellis' book, boring. The song is revolutionary style. It is a pretty good match to the overall feel you get when reading about the conflicts displayed in the book. As you listen to the song, certain events from the book pop into your mind.

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My friend and I sing one of the first American patriotic songs, "The Liberty Song" The lyrics were written by John Dickinson, a famous revolutionary, but we altered the tune to accompany the chords to "Lua" by Bright Eyes.

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Mr. Alexander Hamilton is a smart but headstrong boy. He thinks too highly of himself and little of others. He has a particular disdain toward a Thomas Jefferson. He is an independent, relatively mature for his age, and a 4.0 student. He is a natural leader and will fight for his beliefs and values. He is very hard working and will do whatever nescessary to get whatever he needs to do done. He, however, is not quite suited to people well and will struggle in that part of college. Other than his social ability he is easily well-prepared for college.

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1. Incongruous- unable to be separated.
2. Indomitable- impossible to defeat
3. Affirmative- agreeing to something
4. Implicit- implied
5. Benevolent- kindly
6. Conspiratorial- relating to a secret plan made by a group of people to do something harmful or illegal
7. Ambiguity- Being open to more than one option
8. Seditious- Causing people to rebel against authority
9. Encompass- Have
10. Apt- Appropriate in the circumstances

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#1 Thomas Jefferson was the best friend to the president before him, John Adams: Pg. 163 "They were an incongruous pair...."
#2 Washington was despised by many at the end of his presidency. Pg. 126 "...Tom Paine celebrated Washington's departure, actually prayed for his imminent death..."
#3 Their was another political party other than the two today during the 1790's. Pg. 186 "... Begun to fragment into Federalists and Republicans..."
#4 Ben Franklin died before the United States even had a stable government. Pg. 120 "The only series contender for primacy was Benjamin Franklin, but just before his death in 1790."
#5 The Founding Fathers were at each others throats. Pg. 206 "...Hamilton topped his [John Adams] enemies list..."

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Since Joseph Ellis wrote a nonfiction story, every event in the book actually happened during this time period. Hamilton and Burr's famous duel, Jefferson's dinner party, the slave debate of the 1790s, Washington's Farewell Address to the American people, the race for the second president, and Adam's friendship with Thomas Jefferson. All of these things are somewhat historical events and the “adventures” of the founding brothers in the early years of independent America.

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Founding Brothers was about the relationship between the founding fathers, they are very similar to brothers; Founding Brothers. The first two were Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr, they were rivals and the rivalry was climaxed with the famous duel. Chapter two was about the dinner where Alex Hamilton, James Madison, and Thomas Jefferson. The Silence was about Benjamin Franklin and the slavery issue prior to the Civil War. Washington's Farwell Adress was the next chapter, this was Washington's final message to America. The next chapter was the race for president #2. The final chapter was about the friendship between the second and third president of the United States. This book was a slow crawl through the political landscape of the 1790s.

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George Washington is probably the most famous person from the American Revolution. He was selected to be the Commander and Chief of the Continental Army. He was also elected as the president of the United States for two terms. He lead the army during many battles in the revolution like Yorktown and Trenton. Washington was a part of several Continental Conventions.
George was also a British captain during the French-Indian war. He was liked by pretty much everyone until the end of his second term; he made very controversial decisions regarding Jay's treaty and the Whiskey Rebellion. He left office at the turn of the century to a quiet life atop Mt. Vernon until he died a few years later. Washington probably left the biggest mark on american history during the first 100 years of the country.

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Nickname- Big Georgie
Activities- Football, Basketball, Debate
Quotes- "Associate with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation; for it is better to be alone than in bad company."
Most likely to- Succeed
Plans after high school- Go to Harvard.

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Nickname- Tom-Man
Activities- Basketball, Dodge ball
Quote- "Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom."
Most Likely To- Join the circus
Plans after high school- Work the family farm

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Nickname- Bennyboy
Activities- Chess Club, wrestling, sit alone at lunch.
Quotes- "An investment in knowledge pays the best interest."
Most likely to- Be struck by lightning.
Plans after high school- law school