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Emphasized reason instead of faith.
Strong government based on reason
Religion and politics should be seperate. -
Natural rights given by God. Life, liberty and property.
Social contract. People had the right to revolt.
Freedom of religion. King power should be limited. -
Believed in limited power for rulers.
Seperation of powers.
Checks and balances.
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Against intolerence, tyranny and superstition.
Freedom of thought and respect for individuals.
Against strict religion.
Logic and reason. -
Single legislature w/ advisory board.
People incharge shouldn't be paid.
Slavery is morally wrong.
Simple lifestyle.
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Majority rule.
Individual freedom.
Importance of reason. -
Work benifits government and economy.
Don't depend on charity.
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Chriminals have rights.
Torture is wrong.
Fair and speedy trial.
Punishment should be equal to crime. -
Majority makes the right decision.
Government protects the people.
Education for everyone. -
Equal treatment for all human beings.
People should not be judged by gender.
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A meeting of representitives from tweleve of the thirteen colonies. Georgia did not attend. Georgian borders were facing attacks from the Creek which made them need support from British soldiers.
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The famous ride warning Samuel Adams and John Hancock that British soldiers were coming to arrset them. As Revere made his ride he also warned the country. "The British are coming!"
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The first shots of the first battle of the Revolutionary War. Battled at Lexington and Concord.
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All colonies were represented.
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Anonymously published by Thomas Pane "Common Sense" was a pamphlet that called for independence of the American Colonies. The pamphlet also put down Goerge III which increased it's popularity in both the colonies and Europe.
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Signed by all colonies, declaring themselves an independent nation.
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Signed by American and French representitives in Paris
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U.S. President declares doctrine against European interference with the new republics in the Americas.