john lockeProperty consists of a man's life as well as his possessions. God commanded Adam and his posterity to work on the land; this labor is what gives the land value and what then constitutes a man's possessions. In a state of nature, men are to respect other men's property, but this is not always the reality. Government is thus created to protect and preserve men's property; this is considered its most significant purpose and the most common reason why the people in a state of nature consent to be governed.
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John Locke (1632-1704) was an English philosopher who wrote many major works. In his major work Two Treatises of Government Locke rejects the idea of the divine right of kings, supports the idea of natural rights, and argues for a limited constitutional government which would protect the rights of individuals.
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He is famous for his articulation of the theory of separation of powers, which is implemented in many constitutions throughout the world.
"Each citizen contributes to the revenues of the State a portion of his property in order that his tenure of the rest may be secure".
"Each citizen contributes to the revenues of the State a portion of his property in order that his tenure of the rest may be secure".
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He was a spokesman for democracy, and embraced the principles of republicanism and the rights of the individual with worldwide influence. At the beginning of the American Revolution, he served in the Continental Congress, representing Virginia, and then served as a wartime Governor of Virginia (1779–1781).
The God who gave us life gave us liberty at the same time; the hand of force may destroy, but cannot disjoin them." Thomas Jefferson: Rights of British America, 1774.
The God who gave us life gave us liberty at the same time; the hand of force may destroy, but cannot disjoin them." Thomas Jefferson: Rights of British America, 1774.
Valley Forge
Valley Forge was the site of the 1777-78 winter encampment of the Continental Army. Soldiers had many different conditions such as frostbite in a naked, starving condition, they were out of health, and out of spirits.Because of the terrible conditions of the army during the winter of 1777, the American public, along with Congress, began to criticize Washington for his inability to advance the war effort. Washington himself was aware of an increasing impatience and criticism of his leadership.
Crossing the Delaware river
In 1776 Washington and his army crossed the Delaware River to attack on the night of December 25,1776. The army quietly arrived at Trenton, New Jersey and defeated the Hessians.
Benjamin Franklin, Marquis de Lafayette
Benjamin Franklin continental congress sends Franklin to Paris to work for an alliance. After Saratoga,Franklin signs a Treaty of Alliance with France.France sends money and supplies in secret, but no public support. The French signed a Treaty Of cooperation 1778. French retaliation against the British. It was aided independence movement with supplies and men.Marquis L. joined washington and the misery at valley forge. He also led a command in VA for the last years of war.
Troops under Britain General Cornwallis are backed up against water at Yorktown.After several small battles,Cornwallis surrenders.This was the last major battle of war.Cornwallis was an ambitious british general who led victories in the south.Hos biggest mistake led 7,500 troops onto Penn. between James/York to camp at Yorktown.
