Liberty, Equality, Democracy, Individualism, Unity and Diversity
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Robin Williams
Think of it this way.....Say parents are the ideals of the society, and their children would be the institutions of that society. Parents try to instill their ideals and beliefs into their children. Therefore, societal programs and developments usually follow the ideals and beliefs upon which that society was founded, at least until progress and changing structure takes it farther away from the founding principles. You can look at school systems of the country, prison systems, social welfare programs, elections, religion, and trade as a reflection of that societies ideals.
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Tenets
A ship captain by trade, William Ladd spoke and wrote against war in response to the War of 1812. He founded the American Peace Society in 1828 to promote his ideals of pacifism.
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Power divided among branches of government showed American commitment to Enlightenment ideals.
hamilton
They believed that expansion went against american ideals
Henry David Thoreau's writing reflects American society through his themes of individualism, self-reliance, and the connection to nature. His work often explores the tension between societal expectations and personal freedom, which was a prevalent concern in American society during his time. Thoreau's emphasis on simplicity and living deliberately also resonated with the American ideals of independence and anti-conformity.
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