He agreed in the sense that they both thought that taxation she be kept at a minimum, as to encourage investment over spending, especially by the rich.
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The debate about granting the Philippines independence almost prevented the Treaty of Paris from being ratified.
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- Amidst the engagements being carried out for the accomplishment of the 'Treaty of Paris', the Congress was deliberately discussing over the issue of granting the Philippines independence.
- There was a hot debate going on as the 'Treaty of Paris' included certain clauses that pertained to the US government paying $20 million to Spain for ceding the Philippines to US.
- If the United States would have paid Spain the predetermined amount of compensation, granting 'independence to the Philippines' would have become more difficult.
He didn't want to run for a third time; hes lost credibility and his popularity ratings were low because he supported the failed Embargo Act of 1807.
