8 Dec 2024 3:57 pm
/////////////////The Founding Fathers of the United States, including figures like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison, did not want a king and actively designed the government to prevent the establishment of a monarchy, choosing instead to create a republic with a system of checks and balances; they strongly believed in citizen power and representation rather than rule by a single hereditary leader.
Key points about their stance against a king:
Recent experience with British rule:
The American colonists had recently fought against British rule where they had no say in government decisions made by the king, leading to a strong desire for a system where power resided with the people. /////////////////////////
Key points about their stance against a king:
Recent experience with British rule:
The American colonists had recently fought against British rule where they had no say in government decisions made by the king, leading to a strong desire for a system where power resided with the people. /////////////////////////