Liberalism

The Enlightenment was the root of many of the ideas of the American Revolution. It was a movement that focused mostly on freedom of speech, equality, freedom of the press, and religious tolerance. There were many enlightenment thinkers, but only 3 of many stood out to contribute to the ideas that led to the American revolution and still have an impact today. Montesquieu , John Locke, Thomas Hobbes thought different influencing American colonies, their opinions on the role of government, and how…

Cristian Saldana 9/24/14 Political Theory This essay considers the extent to which the U.S. should be tolerant of what can be considered damaging images, speech or actions. For example, I can choose to either live a life of good contribution to the country or no contribution in terms of productivity, development and research. Thus concludes my question if liberty, freedom and democracy improve whether or not somebody does or does not contribute. Mill argues that the people should be free…

The western world has many freedoms in comparison to other nations around the world, especially in terms of political liberty; there are, however, many aspects of the political climate that remain turbulent. One of these aspects, the freedom of speech, is powerfully addressed in philosopher John Stuart Mill's novel, On Liberty. Mill argues that, “[i]f all mankind minus one were of one opinion, mankind would be no more justified in silencing that one person than he, if he had the power, would be…

I strongly believe that the events that took place in France from 1780-1812 help France and other nations progress to become a more stable democracy. The third estates revolted against the king and it was a turning point to world history. The poorest people did not have the chance to give their voices to higher status people but they still stood up for themselves until the king heard their voices, this event is the Tennis Court Oath. Robespierre was a very nice person and he helped defend the…

Tocqueville discusses the pros and cons of the Puritan form of democracy, which became the basis of American democracy. The Puritan settlers focused on morality but unfortunately were missing the principle of religious tolerance, for they often persecuted other sects and even one another. They wrote up “fantastic and oppressive laws” voted on democratically by the whole community (Tocqueville 39). This gives way to opportunities for a democracy of the majority to turn into a tyranny towards the…

Revolution is a term that for better or worse has and forever will reign over the lives of millions in the United State of America, but it is what “common people” choose to do in the face of such transformative change that truly matters .Though the American revolution was necessary in establishing the political foundation of this storied Country, I personally believe the American Civil War was more Revolutionary, and to an extent necessary as it not only put kinship to the test (pitting father…

In my opinion, I also believe that the political value held in the highest regard by the Framers of the Constitution were an individual’s natural, unalienable rights such as their life, liberty and property like Kimberly had stated in her discussion above. John Locke was well educated and played a key role in the revolution by providing Jefferson with information regarding contract law, which was the fuel Jefferson needed to get the crowds going to start the American Revolution. I do believe…

Enlightenment Salon - Mary Wollstonecraft The result of the English Civil War was quite satisfying since they follow in my beliefs. England’s government was changed into a parliament where it ruled as a true republic. Most people had equal rights and there was no one person with most of the power. However, the parliament soon became corrupt and the government changed back into a monarchy. With the Glorious Revolution, however, power was given to Mary II and she became queen. Although I don’t…

Ashley Rivera Honors World History October 4, 2017 Period 6 Was the French Revolution Successful? The French Revolution took place in the late 18th century and was caused by unfair taxes and no political representation towards the third estate which was made up of peasants, workers and commoners. Although immediate effects of the revolution were the beheading of Louis XVI and the Reign of Terror, in the end the revolution proved to not be as successful as it seem. The French Revolution was not…

In a time of dire change and the opportunity for revitalization, the American and French Revolution are key time periods that share very root similarities, but also branch out with individualistic differences. Both of these revolutions were rooted in subverting a monarchical government, overthrowing what each country believed to be unjust ways of ruling a nation. The American colonists found themselves deep in the British tyrannical rule, a key analogy to the weak peasants of France that were…