... Jefferson's selfish personality because he never spoke out publicly until something had a negative impact upon his own life. Jefferson was largely influenced by Enlightenment writings and was a firm believer in Locke's theory. Soon Jefferson became a revolutionary, and in 1776 wrote the most important document in this nation's history, the Declaration of Independence. However, during the war, while Washington led his troops ... ...

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... college and did well (35). After graduation, he became a teacher in the town of Worcester, Mass. This job did not last long. "Adams felt himself "irresistibly impelled" to the law" (39). He yearned to be a lawyer. This was also around the time of the French and Indian war and politics and history were the hot topics of the day. Adams was ... ...

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