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2. Each member of your group must write an organized analysis of how these arguments and positions summarized above show up in our nation's history and within our modern society. Make sure to include documented examples (research is a must) to support your assertions. Each member of your group must create an indivdual page linked to this main page, complete with a works-cited section. For citation in paragraphs and for your bibliographic information you are required to use the [|MLA format].

Machiavelli discusses the many ways a person can rise to be a prince, whether it be by good fortune, genius, popularity amongst the people, or violence. However some men are chosen to be prince unexpectedly. "...those who unexpectedly become princes are men of so much ability that they know they have to be prepared at once to hold that which fortune has thrown into their laps, and that those foundations, which others have laid before they became princes, they must lay afterwards." (Chapter 7) This is shown in our nation's history when our first president, George Washington, was chosen to be president. He played a big role in commanding the army in the revolution and the people believed he was the perfect fit for the job. Being the first president of the United States, he had to lay down the foundation of the nation and for future presidents to come. With a history of having many conflicts with other countries, Washington issued Jay's Treaty and the Neutrality Act to try to stay neutral between foreign powers. He also warned the citizens of the US in his farewell address to avoid permanent alliances with other countries in order to avoid conflict and perhaps war. Given the job as the first president of the United States, George Washington came prepared and had to lay a foundation for future leaders of the US. 
 * Nation's History**

One of the many ways to become a prince is by popular vote. According to Chapter 9, when choosing a prince, one generally goes for the one that is most like them and thinks the same way and same things the individual does. The common people nominate a common man and the nobles nominate a noble. This relates to our modern society when it comes to who will be our next president. Depending on which state the candidate comes from, the majority of that state will vote for their neighbor. Also, the people in today’s world choose leaders that they think will best represent themselves and their country. They go for the leader that they believe is most like themselves and thinks the same way. However, this does not necessarily mean that the best representative is chosen. "George Washington (1789-1797)." __Business History Books__. 2001. 17 Dec 2007 .
 * Modern Society**
 * Bibliography**

"Summer Institute for TeachersGeorge Washington and His Legacy:Myths, Symbols and Reality." __National Endowment for the Humanities__. 2005. 17 Dec 2007 . "Vote Early-Vote Often." __Crim Law__. 2004. 17 Dec 2007 .