STAAR Review - Government and Politics people

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French philosopher who first wrote about Separation of Powers within government; Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches

Accused of a Corrupt Bargain with Henry Clay to become 6th president

English philosopher who said it is the duty of government to protect peoples life, liberty, and property

Hero of the Battle of New Orleans, 1st Democratic President, President of the Common Man, known as Old Hickory

Wrote Common Sense to convince Americans to support independence from Britain

After the Civil War he was the 1st African American elected to the United States Senate

Father of the Constitution and author of the Federalist Papers

Anti-Federalist who refused to attend the Constitutional Convention because he said - I smell a rat