Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration in June of 1776, but over a one-month period the document was revised and about eighty-six changes had been made to the original copy. ... The passage read as follows: He has waged cruel war against human nature itself, violating its most sacred rights of life and liberty in the persons of a distant people who never offended him, captivating and carrying them into slavery in another hemisphere, or to incur miserable death in their transportation thither. ... It does not simply state "Slavery is the King's fault." but it goes to say "He has waged c...

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The early American society had their roots planted deeply in the soil of the Western Civilization and was indebted to its European heritage of government and way of life. Colonial life was a reflection of the past European life of being ruled by a Monarchy. ... The Common Sense by Thomas Paine (1776), which had a clear and precise argument that called for "The Free and Independent States of America". ... Soon following this was a unanimous vote of the 13 colonies and on July 4, 1776 we had a Declaration of Independence written by Thomas Jefferson and signed by the Congress. ...

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In the book The Epic of America written by James Truslow Adams in 1931 stated that The American Dream was one many immigrants have of a land in which life should be better for each person based on their ability and their achievements. ... Being an American, also means you have an equal chance at life, no matter the competitors around you and also not based on gender, race, sex, or religion... ... Early in America's history we faced certain periods of segregation. Many people were not offered the same chance at life. ... Thomas Jefferson once said, "Rightful liberty is unobstructed ac...

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Thus this would improve the efficiency of Congress by forcing these Careerists to work for the benefits of the people in order to prolong their political life (Washington Post). ... The early American politicians, such as Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison, all followed the tradition of serving under a term limit of two or three. But as the government grew in size, careerists were able to dominate American political life. ... Another reason for their opposition, although not one that they would voice openly if they wish to continue their political life, is the very vitality of the American pu...

• Word Count: 1760
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Thus this would improve the efficiency of Congress by forcing these Careerists to work for the benefits of the people in order to prolong their political life (Washington Post). ... The early American politicians, such as Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison, all followed the tradition of serving under a term limit of two or three. But as the government grew in size, careerists were able to dominate American political life. ... Another reason for their opposition, although not one that they would voice openly if they wish to continue their political life, is the very vitality of the American pu...

• Word Count: 1760
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate