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The document discusses several foundational aspects of America, beginning with the Mayflower Compact which established self-governance for the Plymouth colony. It then discusses the Enlightenment principles of individual rights and responsibilities of government. Finally, it outlines key elements of problem solving through community groups, capitalism through private enterprise and trade, and advances in science and technology.
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Abstract
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Exceptionalism (AE), and it seeks to illustrate why these concepts are so successful when
applied nation-wide. The major challenges facing America in regards to faith and
political action, education, social issues, racism, and foreign policy are discussed, as well
as their solutions. The primary goal behind these discussions is to prove that even though
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Defining American Exceptionalism (AE)
• The key ideas of AE are recorded in the Declaration of Independence,
though the beliefs were already deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
• These beliefs resulted in a nation and way of government that was more
successful and freer than any other.
• The key assumptions that were written into the Declaration and that are
foundational to AE include the following:
o God is the Creator of mankind, and all men are created equally.
o God reigns supremely over the universe.
o Man is responsible to obey God’s way of justice He has ordered.
o Sovereignty rests in the citizen and not in the government.
o Because God created all men equal, every person has the
inalienable right to life, liberty, and property. 1
• The Founding Fathers gleaned the principles of AE from the following:
o The English tradition of law gave the Founders a framework to
work with, and they drew heavily from the English common law,
the Magna Carta, and the English Bill of Rights. 2
o The deep religious convictions of the Protestant Reformation and
the Great Awakening were ingrained in the hearts of the colonists
and the Founding Fathers, who wanted a nation of religious liberty
and freedom of conscience. 3
o Enlightenment thinkers, especially the Christian ones, greatly
influenced the Founders towards the ideas of natural law, personal
sovereignty, and the separation of powers. John Locke,
Montesquieu, Thomas Aquinas, and William Blackstone are some
of these thinkers. 4
• The Founding Fathers intended the Constitution only for a moral people,
an exceptional people who knew that liberty and virtue do not exist apart
1 Gingrich, Newt. A Nation Like No Other, 17-21.
2 McClellan, James. Liberty, Order, and Justice, 22.
3 Akers, Dr. Shawn. “Presentation: Religious Foundations and Core Beliefs.”
4 Akers, Dr. Shawn. “Biblical Foundations of Exceptionalism.”
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o Faith and Family
� The Founders knew that the family is the cornerstone of
.
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as their solutions. The primary goal behind these discussions is to prove that even though
AE is being cast aside by the current administration and by the media, it is absolutely
vital and possible to regain it and preserve the liberty that is given to us by God.
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• The key ideas of AE are recorded in the Declaration of Independence,
though the beliefs were already deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
• These beliefs resulted in a nation and way of government that was more
successful and freer than any other.
• The key assumptions that were written into the Declaration and that are
foundational to AE include the following:
o God is the Creator of mankind, and all men are created equally.
o God reigns supremely over the universe.
o Man is responsible to obey God’s way of justice He has ordered.
o Sovereignty rests in the citizen and not in the government.
o Because God created all men equal, every person has the
inalienable right to life, liberty, and property. 1
• The Founding Fathers gleaned the principles of AE from the following:
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sovereignty, and the separation of powers. John Locke,
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Respond to four of your peers' postings; write 125 words (a half-page) for each response, for a total of 500 words (two pages).
How should you respond?
Compare your peers' thinking regarding this assignment to your own thinking; agree or disagree with how they think, and provide logical
Prompt
1.
What "the system" (the
status quo (Links to an external site.)
) is in the United States today.
2.
Where YOU are standing within the system; what is YOUR ROLE? Why?
3.
Whether you think that YOU have an obligation to become informed about and actively oppose abuses the system may perpetrate against specific groups of people, as in the case of people of African descent in the United States of America--as abuses against them, now and in the past, are frequently NOT communicated in history and
civics (Links to an external site.)
classes in U.S. schools--and of course, deeply troubling arrests and shootings of Black men, women and children by law enforcement do not seem adequately addressed in U.S. courts.
Examples:
Sally Hemmings (Links to an external site.)
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the
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5.
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The document discusses several important American symbols including the American flag, the Great Seal, the Liberty Bell, Independence Day, the Statue of Liberty, and the national anthem. The American flag represents the original 13 colonies through its 13 red and white stripes and current 50 states with its stars. The Great Seal depicts an eagle holding symbols of peace and war representing the 13 colonies. The Liberty Bell symbolizes peace and independence and is located in Philadelphia. Independence Day on July 4th commemorates the signing of the Declaration of Independence separating from England. France gifted the Statue of Liberty to the US to represent freedom. The national anthem, "The Star Spangled Banner", was originally a poem written after the defense of Fort
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Rome became politically unstable over 50 years with 22 different emperors fighting for the throne. Corruption spread as government officials accepted bribes, fewer talented people served in government, and wealthy citizens refused to pay taxes. As a result, infrastructure like roads and bridges fell into disrepair, trade routes became unsafe due to invaders, and hunger spread as not enough farmers worked the land. Various tribes and groups like the Huns repeatedly invaded the empire, which had grown too large to defend effectively.
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- 1. AMERICA TODAY By. Dariana Acosta
- 2. THE MAYFLOWER COMPACT The first foundation of America was outlined by the Plymouth colony in the mayflower compact which was written on November 21, 1620. It said in God we established self- governing colony here in Virginia. A covenant in the presence of God. Our words in the flag salute refer to this first foundation, “One nation under God”.
- 3. THE ENLIGHTENMENT The government has a responsibility to it’s citizens to uphold their rights and to keep the country safe. Individuals have freedom and fair elections for citizens rights.
- 4. SOLVING PROBLEMS Problems in our community are solved by groups of people who are part of the community. A private business will work with city government to improve the community. Knowledge and rational thinking, the law and logic is used to solve problems.
- 5. CAPITALISM The freedom to trade goods and services for money is an economic way to prosper and to go ahead and be successful. The privately owned businesses and private households buy and sell to each other to control the economy. Opposite capitalism is central planning where the government controls the economy.
- 6. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY The belief that humans can better understand the system of our world with the use of logic, reason and the advancement of technology . They have better understanding of our earth and solar system through the advancement in space exploration, medical issues, engineering, manufacturing, communication, education, agriculture and solving problems.