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    Alexander Hamilton Our great nation was founded by the men whom we know now as the Founding Fathers. Each one of these political role models brought different aspects towards creating our country. These men included Thomas Jefferson, Richard Henry Lee, John Jay, James Madison, John Adams, George Mason, Robert Morris, George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, John Dickinson and finally, Alexander Hamilton. Alexander Hamilton, along with these men, played a vital role in creating the United States Constitution

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    Thomas Jefferson is known for being a Founding Father, principal author of the Declaration of Independence, and the third President of the United States. Similar to George Washington, Jefferson lost his father as a child and had a love-hate relationship with his mother, which caused him to be in need for feminine affection. After marrying Martha Skelton, he was happily married and conceived six children, of which only two reached adulthood. Sadly their marriage only lasted ten years after having

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    The Founding Father envisioned America to be a nation where the people were able to walk on a land of freedom. After the road to victory from the American Revolution, the Founding Fathers set up a government that was formed to protect the rights of the citizens after their treatment with British Monarchy. Contrast to the British Parliament that declined the voice of the people; the Founding Fathers intended for the people to have their voice heard and not to be oppressed. In addition, the Founders

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    person (Hamilton. 14). He was born in January 11, 1757, in Charlestown, Saint Kitts (Hamilton. 9). Hamilton is an important person because he had many features that other’s don’t have. Therefore, he made a lot of success during his lifetime.“ Founding father Alexander Hamilton was born circa January 11, 1755 or 1757, the exact date is unknown, on the island of Nevis in the British West Indies” (Biography.com). “ Hamilton didn't have a strong hand in writing the Constitution” (Biography.com). Hamilton

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    Virtue ethics is considered as one of the three major approaches in normative ethics. The founding fathers of Virtue ethics are Plato and more particularly Aristotle. “It suffered a momentary eclipse during the nineteenth century but re-emerged in the late 1950’s in Anglo-American philosophy” (Virtue Ethics , 2012). The re-emergence had an effect on the other two approaches. The consequence of this is the fact that is now necessary to distinguish “virtue ethics” from “virtue theory. Kant’s virtue

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    (HOOK) The Founding Fathers were justified in rebelling against the British government and declaring independence due to the many horrific things Great Britain did to the colonies. Unfair laws and high taxes were the two main causes that made the British government highly corrupt. The colonies had the right to overthrow the government because it was immoral and unethical. (HISTORICAL CONTEXT) The British government imposed many unfair laws to the colonies, such as the proclamation of 1763. This

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    Marx, Emile Durkheim and Max Weber (who can also be known as the ‘holy trinity’ of the three founding fathers) theories have been interpreted for hundreds of years, leading to them having a remarkable impact in history and to-day’s

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    Not having one, she took out her phone and pressed the voice recorder app. "I've traveled from the main land to Babylon. I'm forever blue, but the first to blush. My long, slender arms have bowed to the shades of a tiny emperor and a country's father. If you fail to quench my thirst, I can become a bitter pill. What am I?" "What kind of riddle is that?" Meena asked. "The best I can come up with in two hours. Three, bring the dishes, your answer, and." Nurse Sato held out her palm. A post

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    the Constitution in new ways for our ever changing society. This all is included in the debate and conflict of parties trying to gain a foothold of power in our ever changing democracy. I think democracy looks far different today than in the founding fathers time. I am excited to further discuss my thoughts in this reflection paper. The first topics I would like to discuss are from the first chapter. The book briefly touches on the concept of globalization as the increasing communication and interdependence

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    Thomas Jefferson Founding Father President, musician, and a congressman, are three things that describe Thomas Jefferson. Many people know that Thomas Jefferson was an author of the Declaration of the Independence, but he was so much more. Thesis: As a well known member of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson showed America that you don’t have to be connected with other countries. He left a lasting legacy as a great president. Early life of Thomas Jefferson was mainly

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