Some of the colonist leaders like Samuel Adams had Puritan principles with strong believe in localism. ... On the other side, there were other colonists leaders that were agree with Nationalism. ... II According to Elli's assertion that the revolutionary leaders were "the greatest- generation of political talent in America history, I'm agree. ... Despite their differences, and particularly when contrasted with what was happening in France during the same period, it is noteworthy that the duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr in 1804 was the only case in "the revolutiona...

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The colonists' response to British actions in the area of politics definitely illustrates the conservative attitude of the colonies towards most actions of the British government. The first example of Britain altering the status quo in the area of politics was the Proclamation of 1763. ... By observing colonial society after the Revolutionary War, it is evident that the revolution was conservative. ... Leaders did not attempt to even discuss any sort of abolition in the south for fear that it would succeed or the United States would go bankrupt. ... The revolution offered this minority ...

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Thomas Jefferson, father of the Declaration of Independence, is another revolutionary leader who's primary concern was his own personal interests. ... There was no political crisis such as famine or war to lead the people to drastic action. ... Instead, political leaders and colonist spoke out. ... The revolutionary leaders only put those who were literate, landowning men into consideration when drafting the nations Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights; leaving out the interests of the poor. ... Through British impression, war debt repayment put a strain on colonists. ...

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Thinkers in the United States and British North America adopted strong political and religious views that greatly influenced the American Revolution. ... Those leaders decided it was a reasonable way to create a better society. ... During the revolutionary period, Adams wrote Thoughts on Government (1775) which discussed governmental structure that would involve teamwork and unite the people. ... Madison and Thomas Jefferson organized the first political party in America. ... The European leaders created the necessary platform the American leaders needed to build off of such as peace, liber...

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