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:It was a religious age. Religion was part of daily life and part of the language. Moreover, both government and society placed importance on uniformity of religion, but there was very little actual uniformity to be found. This caused, on the other hand, a great deal of religious intolerance. | :It was a religious age. Religion was part of daily life and part of the language. Moreover, both government and society placed importance on uniformity of religion, but there was very little actual uniformity to be found. This caused, on the other hand, a great deal of religious intolerance. | ||
− | :Religious intolerance at home was behind the decision of many settlers to emigrate, but tolerance was not their intent. Tolerance did evolve in the colonies; but almost every colony, when founded, sought to establish a church and form of worship defined by the leaders of the colonies and that would be uniform among their settlers. | + | :Religious intolerance at home was behind the decision of many settlers to emigrate, but tolerance in America was not their intent. They sought to establish a society that conformed to their beliefs. Tolerance did evolve in the colonies; but almost every colony, when founded, sought to establish a church and form of worship defined by the leaders of the colonies and that would be uniform among their settlers. |
*The estrangement from England. | *The estrangement from England. | ||
:The colonists liked being English subjects. It was the foundation of a degree of freedom unmatched by the subjects of other European countries and it associated them with the most successful commercial and military power in Europe. | :The colonists liked being English subjects. It was the foundation of a degree of freedom unmatched by the subjects of other European countries and it associated them with the most successful commercial and military power in Europe. |
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America's Heritage
Understanding how American democracy developed requires knowing a few interesting pieces of American history as they relate to how they shaped the beliefs and attitudes of Americans. Civicwiki does not exist as a history website, but it must take notice of historical elements to make its case for a more civic society. Articles in this category, among other things, deal with these elements of America's heritage. 1600 to 1763Sample of relevant topics:
1763 to 18001763 was a turning point. Sample of relevant topics:
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