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Comparison between the Declaration of Independence and “Common Sense”: Elements of Republicanism [History notes]

 History of the Americas SL/HL  No Responses »
May 272010
 

1. Element: Protection of the common good in a political society (a commonwealth) The pamphlet Common Sense contains many references to the protection of the common good in a political society. Paine writes, “I challenge the warmest advocate for reconciliation, to shew, a single advantage that this continent can reap, by being connected with Great-Britain. [...Read more...]

Beginnings of the American Revolution [History notes]

 History of the Americas SL/HL  1 Response »
May 262010
 

The American Revolution / War of Independence Notes General Situation French defeat in the Seven Years’ War left the British in control of nearly all the settled parts of North America In 1763, the Treaty of Paris recognized British claims on the continent that were east of the Mississippi, including Florida and British North America [...Read more...]