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Why was it not slavery but freedom and the notion that all men are created equal that created a moral contradiction in colonial America and how did race help resolve that contradiction?
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Was slavery the basis for freedom in colonial America?
yes
Who were the Colonial Patriots?
they were the Americans fighting for freedom.
What impact did Betsy Ross have on America?
She created the symbol of our country that showed our freedom from Great Britan.
In colonial times the word referred to people who did what?
patriots in colonial times wanted freedom from Britain.
The came to America for religious freedom but refused to grant the same freedom to people of other faiths.?
I am not sure if you are asking about the Purtians, but will answer as if you did. The Purtians were a very strict faith and part of it was to take part in their colony a man had to be a member of the church. It does seem a contradiction, but many things are. Jefferson stated " all men are created equal " but owned slaves. The Purtians felt that they wanted to worship their way and part of that was to control who was active in their decisions.
Why was colonial America created?
English colonists came to America seeking religious freedom.
Was slavery the basis for freedom in colonial America?
yes
Why were literacy rates so high in Colonial America?
because there was freedom of speech
What years does the Colonial America person get to be freedom?
Well I don't really know but when they get freedom they going to have sex with the England people?
Where were slaves free in America?
In colonial Americaslaves were not free unless they were granted freedom by their owners
Why was the great awakening so important to colonial America?
The Great Awakening was important,because it was when religious freedom was there
What are the release dates for Freedom A History of Us - 2003 A Fatal Contradiction 1-5?
Freedom A History of Us - 2003 A Fatal Contradiction 1-5 was released on: USA: 2003
Why did so many immigrants move to America?
Immigrants chose to move to colonial America for better opportunities. Many other immigrants chose to move to America for religious freedom.
What effect did nationalist Simon bos'livar have Latin America's independent from colonial rule?
He secured freedom for a nearly every South American country.
Could the United States be a free country without freedom of religion?
No. It is a contradiction in terms to think of freedom without freedom of religion, just as it would be a contradiction in terms to think of freedom without freedom of speech, freedom of assembly and so on. Freedom means not having to follow any one religion, nor having the values of any one religion imposed on society at large.
Is there freedom of religion in Delaware colony?
Yes, there was freedom of religion in colonial Delaware.
Was there religious freedom in colonial Pennsylvania?
There was religious freedom in colonial Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania was founded by William Penn in 1681 and was originally based on religious freedom for the Quakers.
