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Expert: Michael Troy - 10/14/2009


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I need help with an essay question.. According to their critics why were the policies of Hamilton, Adams, and the other Federalists a threat to young nation?

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Hi Mitzy,

Many Americans saw the Federalist goal of a stronger central government as a real danger to their liberties.  Local governments directly elected were thought to be far more responsive to the people.  Large and powerful far away central governments would not necessarily be as responsive and could end up being just as injurious as the British Government was.

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- Mike  

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I can answer just about any question on early American History. My specialties are the American Revolution through the Civil War/Reconstruction. I also have greater expertise in matters relating to military, political or legal history.

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I have lectured at George Washington University regarding the Civil War, as well as several elementary school Civil War demonstrations. I was also a member of a Civil War reenactment group for about 10 years.

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J.D. University of Michigan
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