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This paper examines Franklin's memoirs in terms of the ways in which it reflects Enlightenment ideals in context as well as form. ...

In six pages this paper discusses how the 'pursuit of happiness' was used and interpreted by Thomas Jefferson. Three sources are ...

to construct a code for living that would be world-renowned. One of his favorite stories concerned a formative period in hi...

He so appreciated having the strength of faith present in his life that, like most others, Franklin freely expressed his gratitude...

In six pages the combined albeit very different visions of Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton had for America and their contr...

matches, books and pens and become known as a man more powerful than the great Merlin (A Connecticut Yankee, 2002; Twain, 1979). T...

in his youth. While Franklin is a firm advocate of hard work, he never advocates work merely for works sake. He disliked his fathe...

them that perhaps his words are not to be taken seriously, but could be regarded as jocular or parodying. Unlike the more straigh...

version of self-fulfillment and the American dream. Morality and the Conduct of Business Keeping in mind Woolmans deep Christian ...

In five pages capitalism, culture, and human nature are explored within the context of a letter Thomas Jefferson wrote to John Ada...

In five pages this paper examines the Thomas Jefferson type plantation owner and the social superiority that was associated with t...

was 14, leaving him 2,750 acres in land and numerous slaves. Between 1760-1762, Jefferson attended the College of William and Mary...

In five pages Franklin's thoughts and beliefs regarding such topics as politics, religion, and business are discussed within the c...

In five pages this paper discusses what these authors think constitutes a virtuous person as presented in their texts. Three sour...

commission to go to Europe to buy supplies for a new printing house, but was abandoned when he got off the ship (Kindig, 2006). A...

to petition the government for a redress of grievances" ("First Amendment")). The idea of the separation of church and state was i...

2005). It is interesting to note that Benjamin Franklin often invented things that he felt were good for all people and thus sho...

he was likely proud of his accomplishments in law, but by and large, his primary contribution include two elements: the presidency...

people as it respects the rights of individual states and the federal government. To that end, the rivalry between Thomas Jefferso...

of his accomplishments, many of which are successful. One of the problems in the writings of a man outlining his own accomplishme...

to show his countrymen that fame and success had not spoiled him. This would further endear him to them and cement his status as ...

clearly defined socio-cultural parameters. Gauntlett (2002) states that in those societies where modernity is well developed...

metaphor to rule on cases concerning separation of church and state (1998). Daniel Boone is a legend. Like Jefferson, he was bor...

in the Virginia (Leary 42). Palladios designes were: "... inspired by the temples and villas of Ancient Rome. Palladio project...

at night so no one knew who was writing the pieces. They were a smash hit, and everyone wanted to know who was the real Silence Do...

times of conception for the birth of all of those six children. There are no records that she was elsewhere during those times, or...

challenged mankinds very conscience. He retreated to Walden Pond in order to refresh his own character and to effectively remove ...

Falling Water House is an exemplification of his own unique style. The Wright home is a functional piece of architecture that i...

believe. Deweys central thesis is rather controversial, but is seemingly valid, and has withstood the test of time. Indeed, Deweys...

an ideal opportunity for the young country slip away. Spain had ceded its land holding in the Mississippi River valley to France, ...