American Politics: Jefferson quote

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• Spread of Englightentenment from Europe to American Colonies

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• "All Men are Created Equal"

  Since women were not called upon even to discuss politics, Jefferson saw no reason to give them the vote. Enfranchised women might take it into their heads to run for office.

• The Civil War and the Confederacy's Attempts at Effective Governing

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• The Constitution and Social Welfare

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• French Revolution and the Napoleonic Empire

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