Chapter 7: Founding A Nation (1783-1791)

Liberty

is a tender plant, which wants the constant vigilance of its owner he must weed and water, and defends it himself; hirelings may destroy it by carelessness, by accident, or by design, and once it withers, it is difficult to be restored.

American Independence

upholds the "universal principles.

generational prejudice

The creates an isolating environment for black people.

Crevecoeurs description

of an American essentially concentrated on the Europeans who lived in America, a land of freedom and opportunity, leaving out the marginalized Native Americas and people of African descent.

European governments

were obtained through concessions or liberality of monarchs or military leaders.

Equality of Man

The is the bond of our union and the constituted law of the land.

landlords and land speculators

The greatest enemies of Liberty

common

They state that a foreign foe invaded their country

Petition of the Inhabitants of West Ohio

The men of color risked their lives in defense and their fathers fought alongside the white fathers to make the country an independent republic

David Ramsey

Believes that the whole country should be governed by the same laws

Winthrop

he states have the right to be self-governed

amass power

Henry believed that the absence of a bill of rights was part of the attempt of the few to __

Bill of Rights

Henry wondered why the Constitution did not include the __

Fourth of July Oration

The basis of the Declaration of Independence is “all men are created equal“

Reasons to Celebrate American Independence

Protect Liberty, Long-time struggle, universal principles

colonize blacks outside of the US

Jefferson wants to __ to make them an alliance and protectors of the country

Effects of Slavery on White Virginia

Unhappy influence on the manners of our people

generational prejudice and exploitation

White Virginians feel the need to mistreat the blacks because of of the blacks’ hard work

Europe

Lords had everything while the majority of people were left with little or nothing

America

Had practically no aristocracy, there were no monarchies