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What school did Thomas Jefferson believe was once observed as the The best school of political liberty the world ever saw?
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Thomas Jefferson referred to the town meetings in New England societies as, "the best school of political liberty the world ever saw." Town meetings, where the adult males met together and each man voted, was a showcase and a classroom for democracy. New England villagers from the outset gathered regularly in their meetinghouses to elect their officials, appoint schoolmasters, and discuss such mundane matters as road repairs.
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What did Thomas Jefferson believe was the main of government?
To protect individual liberty
Which political philosopher contributed the phrase life liberty and property to the declaration of indepencence which was changed by Jefferson to Life liberty and the pursuite of happiness?
John Locke
What did James Madison believe the best protection of political liberty was?
A vigilant and manly spirit
When was Jefferson's Tree of Liberty created?
Jefferson's Tree of Liberty was created on 1970-10-27.
What did Thomas Jefferson do in the sons of liberty?
Thomas Jefferson didn't do anything for the Sons of Liberty. Samuel Adams was the leader of Sons of liberty
Did madison and jefferson believe liberty can be safe only when ordinary people participating in government?
Yes, there are also republicans and antifederalists
Was Jefferson a champion of liberty?
Yes! He was the champion of liberty.
In the Preamble to the Declaration of Independence Thomas Jefferson stated that natural rights of people included life liberty and .?
the pursuit of happiness
Who are the artists on the tracks of Jefferson Starships album Tree of Liberty?
jefferson starship
Which modern political party traces its origins back to Jefferson's Democratic- Republican Party?
The Democratic Party. The modern Democratic Party, with it's penchant for a large federal bureaucracy and massive government, is hardly representative of Jefferson's political views. At the same time, the modern Republican Party, with it's policies of restrictive social liberty, would not be home for Jefferson either. Jefferson's type of Republicanism would more likely be comparative to the modern day Libertarian Party, with it's focus on State's rights, personal and economic liberty, and non-intrusive military policy.
What rights did Thomas Jefferson give to men?
D. Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
Was the liberty party the first political party in the US?
Yes, the liberty party was the first political party in the United States.
