Constitution. ... The Constitution and The Founding of America. San Diego: Lucent Books inc. 2000 This was an important source to our project because this gives us important dates in the history of the constitution and the founding of America. ... The Constitution of The United States. Springfield, N.J.: Enslow Publishers inc. 1996 In the constitution of the United States, Karen Judson goes into the history of this important document which consists of a preamble seven articles and Twenty Seven Amendments. ...

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The Constitution has been used throughout our Nation's history. ... Constitution is still a relevant document. ... Constitution finds its beginning in post-revolutionary America. ... Constitution was modeled after the Virginia Plan. ... The Constitution has certainly stood up to the test of time....

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Should the Flag Follow the Constitution I think before you, the American public, can come to a conclusion on the matter of "Should the Flag Follow the Constitution," you have to look at the constitution at every angle. ... First, let's start with the constitution. ... At this time in our history the original authors of the Constitution did not think that our American society would be as complex and as multicultural as it is. ... I think the flag should follow the Constitution. ... The Constitution makes us, and the flag represents us. ...

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He felt that the British Constitution was flawed, while American's praised it. ... His pamphlet "Common Sense" helped shape the Constitution. ... Jefferson wrote the Constitution for the natural aristocrats. ...

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Throughout history, many countries have revolted against their rulers for independence. ... Their first meeting was at a tennis court where they wrote a new constitution for the Nation. This meeting was eventually called the "Tennis Court Oath" and was very important to French History. ... When they were caught the King was forced to sign and accept the new constitution. ...

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When the Constitution and the First Amendment, as in all state amendments, were written, the words were not meant to be taken literally, but to be used as a guideline to avoid the shortcomings of Old England. ... As decades pass since the writing of the Declaration of Independence and the United State's Constitution, this country seems to be forming an atheistic secularism. ... District Judge Myron Thompson ruled the monument violates the Constitution's ban on government promotion of religion. ... It was placed there as part of our history. ... It is part of our nation's his...

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This history of American demonstrates that the nation was built on the desire of freedom and rights. ... King is inevitably saying that the Negroes of America were most surely forgotten when the constructors of the Constitution and Declaration of Independence was formed. ... This abandonment of the Negro people has shown that the Constitution and Declaration of Independence have now been proven faulty and dishonest. ... Martin Luther King makes many allusions and references to history in his speech. ... The flashback through history allows readers and listeners to remember the past and ask...

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Jefferson was in Paris at the time that the Constitutional Convention was being held however he was able to express his thoughts and ideas about the Constitution through letters. ... Constitution and they were added in 1791. ... Constitution called the "Two Term Presidency" added in 1951. ... Jefferson believed that no degree of power in the government would or could prevent any uprising but it was notable that the American Government was lighter than that of France but heavier than that of England and America had only suffered one rebellion to speak of since the beginning of it's hist...

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He was part of both the declaration of independence and the u.s. constitution. ... in addtion, ben franklin has also invented the lighting rod. if it was not for him history 1301 students woul dhave to hand write this essay. ...

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George Washington once said "The basis of our political system is the right of the people to make and to alter their constitution of government.... The first amendment of the Constitution prohibits Congress from taking away one's right of speech, press, petition, as well as religion, which is a valuable part of being an American. ... That's a luxury that Americans get when we turn 16 and they fight for the freedoms all American women gained when congress passed the 19th Amendment to the U.S Constitution on June 4, 1919. Early in America's history we faced certain periods...

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Both the United States Constitution and the Declaration of Independence addressed the topic of slavery. The Constitution even rewarded slave states by giving them more representation. ... Finally, the video New York: A Documentary Film, directed by Ric Burns, takes a more objective look at history. ... The Declaration of Independence and the US constitution further impacted the debate over slavery. ... Moreover, the Constitution implied slavery would continue for a long time to come. ...

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John Locke, the English philosopher credited to laying down the foundation of modern day American democracy, as well as influencing our very constitution, once wrote, "All mankind... being all equal and independent, no one ought to harm another in his life, health, liberty or possessions.... During an argument between the two about the piano, Boy Willie brings up the fact that Berniece has yet to even tell the history of the piano to her daughter Martha. ... Boy Willie uses pathos in such a way that makes Berniece feel almost guilty about not telling her own daughter the history of the p...

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History The American Revolution represented a radical alteration in American political ideas and institutions. ... In 1789-1790, when the Constitution of the United States was put in place, each state received 2 votes in the House of Representatives. ... This new approach to government altered the course of history forever. ...

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He took a big part in the making of the Constitution. ... Men were also told to support the public credit, to respect the Constitution and the nation's laws, to abide by results of elections, and to avoid political parties of a sectional cast. ... He will be remembered throughout history as one of the best leaders of our nation....

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Together their philosophies define an age in American history. ... Jefferson's philosophy on the constitution was that it should be taken literally and strictly. No where did the constitution call for a national bank so these powers were reserved for the states to deal with. ... VIII, para. 18 of the constitution. ... He shows his negligence to the constitution, or atleast that he opposes Jefferson's view that the constitution should be taken literally. ...

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The ideas behind the revolution mainly about the proclamation, Britain's financial problem's and so on. It was when George became the king in 1760. So as years went by it dropped down to 1763 is when the proclamation was in palace. Mainly the point was about the trading points with three parts, as...

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With only three months of formal education he became one of the greatest inventors and industrial leaders in history. ... He signed the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States, and served as the new nation's ablest diplomat. ...

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From Thomas Jefferson's United States Constitution to Mahatma Gandhi non-violent teachings, King has had many influential people attribute to his spiritual upbringing and visions. ... The Constitution specifies a federal system of government, which gives each individual state the right to a government and should be directly elected by the people. ... It is as thou history has repeated itself directly on King with the visions of peace and brotherhood, but with a government who was just not ready. ... People say history repeats itself and over time that has definitely proved itself to ...

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While with the Earl, Locke had the opportunity to write the constitution for the proprietors of the Carolina Colony in North America. ... Constitution. ... A pivotal event of European history in the eighteenth century was the French Revolution. ...

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According to the Constitution of the United States, it citizens preserve certain human rights such as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. ... If the United States is not there to try and help out these innocent people that are being violated, there can be a link of hypocrisy, because the United States constitution states that all men are created equal. ... Even though it may not seem that the U.S. should get involved in these conflicts, history has shown us otherwise. ...

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At least this is what all of the textbooks tend to tell eager students thirsty for knowledge about the history of their wonderful country. ... In all truthfulness the constitution cleverly avoids any subject that would interfere with equality and individuality. ... Furthermore, when said freedom is not granted to those who dreamt of it most because of sneaky clauses in the Constitution, it can be said that no significant changes ever took place. ...

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According to the Constitution of the United States, it citizens preserve certain human rights such as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. ... If the United States is not there to try and help out these innocent people that are being violated, there can be a link of hypocrisy, because the United States constitution states that all men are created equal. ... Even though it may not seem that the U.S. should get involved in these conflicts, history has shown us otherwise. ...

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Great people that have made a mark in history don't all think alike. ... When he wrote the constitution, congress didn't really dislike a sovereign power from across the ocean, but rather, congress opposed the fact that King George was oppressing the people of the United States. ...

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The French Revolution was one of the bloodiest revolutions in history; it was responsible for taking the lives of thousands of Frenchmen. ... The National Assembly swore to not stop until they had given France a constitution. ... At this point Revolutionary War began, and it was among the bloodiest in history. In the end a constitution was formed, which marked 6 main points: Hereditary Constitutional Monarchy 2. ...

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He was a leading influence in persuading the states to participate in the Constitutional Convention, and used his immense prestige to help gain ratification of its product, the Constitution of the United States. ... Adams was the second president of our great nation and has become one of the great figures in American history. ... Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States has been regarded as one of the most brilliant men in history. ... Soon Jefferson became a revolutionary, and in 1776 wrote the most important document in this nation's history, the Declaration of Indepe...

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