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* the character of the Americans | * the character of the Americans | ||
* our Common Law heritage | * our Common Law heritage | ||
* the role of religion and religious freedom - a couple of surprises. | * the role of religion and religious freedom - a couple of surprises. | ||
* the generous reliance on local government allowed American colonies by the English - before 1760. | * the generous reliance on local government allowed American colonies by the English - before 1760. | ||
− | * the attitude of England's Parliament to colonial commerce, its regulation and taxation. It started as one thing and developed into another. | + | * the attitude of England's Parliament to colonial commerce, its regulation and taxation. It started as one thing and developed into another. 1763 was a turning point. |
<br>1760 to 1800 | <br>1760 to 1800 | ||
* The English no longer turn a blind eye | * The English no longer turn a blind eye | ||
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Revision as of 21:26, 15 April 2014
America's Heritage
Understanding how American democracy developed requires knowing a few very interesting pieces of American history. Read, write, edit articles on America's Heritage. . .
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Morgan's Raiders entering Washington, Ohio in August, 1863 |
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Articles about America's Heritage |