The first of which was a study of Pre-Revolution politics in the American colonies. ... This was coupled with a separate undertaking in the study of the "ideological origins of the Revolution". ... It was this uncompromising English policy that eventually led to the American Revolution. ... Bailyn's study begins with the social and intellectual environment of eighteenth century politics. ... But by mid century parties were seen to be necessary for a free state, as long as those parties were directed not at private/personal gains, but at the needs of the public. ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Through studying Columbus' first encounters with Native Americans, his admiration of their way of life is clear: "They are the best people in the world and above all the gentlest--without knowledge of what is evil--nor do they murder or steal...they love their neighbors as themselves and they have the sweetest talk in the world...always laughing" ( Zinn, p. 2). ... Along with colonization, free labor was another essential element witch contributed to the success of the British Empire. ... Both these indentured servants and slaves were treated very harshly and forced to live joy free...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate