... the right to resist encroachments on this independence make up the legitimacy behind the revolution. The Declaration of Independence embodied these thoughts precisely and clearly. When Thomas Jefferson wrote about the "inalienable rights... life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness" he was speaking of the inherent rights of man and went further to declare that any government that chooses to ... In this section I found that classical liberalism's conception of freedom was a more fundamental one, freedom from oppression and intolerance. In support of this argument, I quoted early America...

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... land, religion would play just as significant a role as it had in all other parts of the world. After its early settlement, America had been a very theocratic society. Founded essentially by the Puritans, religion played a strong role in the everyday life of early Americans. Government, education, legal systems, social events, clothing, and home decor were all governed by the regulations of Puritanism. ... For many years, religion was the basis behind thought in all aspects of life. What these people had was a way of life founded completely on blind faith in religion. The beliefs of ......

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... land, religion would play just as significant a role as it had in all other parts of the world. After its early settlement, America had been a very theocratic society. Founded essentially by the Puritans, religion played a strong role in the everyday life of early Americans. Government, education, legal systems, social events, clothing, and home decor were all governed by the regulations of Puritanism. ... For many years, religion was the basis behind thought in all aspects of life. What these people had was a way of life founded completely on blind faith in religion. The beliefs of ......

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate