... of the society of the eighteenth century, it would be that which Benjamin Franklin deliberately exemplified, for the successful creation not only of his own but the colonies' destiny' . Thomas Jefferson's influence was equally important to American development, due to not only his political influence but his contributions to the world's of science, literature, architectural design. Like Franklin, ... of expression through artistic means, as American culture today encourages, Jefferson referred perhaps more to varied religious practice and the pursuit of happiness through one's chosen liv...

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... society two hundred years ago, when the ten amendments comprising the Bill of Rights were adopted into the Constitution, the bases of which were the ideas and previous experiences of Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. One hundred fifty years after this is recognized as a clearly valid initiative, certain individuals argue that speech must be restricted - or protected in politically correct terms ... ...

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Thomas Jefferson viewed the nature of the common man as self-motivated and egocentric, having little faith in their moral conduct, honorable abilities, and reasoning skills, though politically he was a strong ... ...

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