Would you say that the American Revolution is better characterized as liberal or (civic) republican in character? Explain and defend your position.
Readings that can be used to answer:
English Bill of Rights (AR, 106-109)
Boston Declaration of Grievances (AR, 101-105)
James Otis, The Rights of the British Colonies…, pp. 119-125 only. (AR)
Silas Downer, Discourse at the Dedication… (AR, 140-145)
John Dickinson, Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania (AR 146-153)
Declaration and Resolves of the First Continental… (AR 154-178)
Virginia Bill of Rights (AR 157-158)
Thomas Paine, Common Sense (AR 179-188)
Abigail Adams, letter of 31 March 1776 (Word file)
Edmund Burke, Speech on Conciliation with America, excerpts. (Word file)
Declaration of Independence (AR 189-191)
Thoughts on Government (AR 196-199)
Articles of Confederation (AR 200-204)
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