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The fundamental disposition of humans that determines their behavior


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Human nature




Henry (fifth) founded church of England, his daughter, Elisabeth (The Virgin Queen)
ruled until her death in 1603. No heirs, James I (formerly IV) of Scotland took over. He
was a Divine Right ruler. Tensions mounted, Civil war happened, Charles I beheaded.
Then there was a legislative dictatorship by Parliament, but then Charles II came out
of exile and ruled as Charles I did. Died in 1685. James II took over. He was expelled in
1688 and William and Mary took over under Parliament supervision.


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, Explain the relevant royal line in England




Where men are free to do what they please, without moral regard for the moral value
of their actions. Winthrop said that this led the world to it's current sad state.


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Natural liberty




Knew what he was doing, but was not very nice. He effectively saved the colony
when it was in its most critical stages, "If you don't work at least 4 hours a day you
don't get any food."


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John Smith




7 in Founder's Toolbox. Someone has to take charge. Babies need fathers and so do
revolutions. Some stubborn, bold soul (or a few) has to take charge to some extent.


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Leadership




The Puritan's ship

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The Arabella




Rule of law principle that states when laws are made they must apply to broad
categories of people and must not single out individuals or groups for special
treatment. This is only in the writing of the laws. Parliament violated this when they
singled out American colonists by putting special taxes on them. Some laws (such as
the current tax code) violate Generality but are a necessity, but there is no hard and
fast rule to determine which is which. "Equality under the law" has become one of
freedom's great banners.


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Generality




427-347 BC


Greek Philosopher and author of The Republic, which extolled civic virtue and the
necessity of arete.


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Plato




1566-1625


Claimed political legitimacy through the divine right of kings

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King James I




The traditions, beliefs, principles, events, etc. that we inherit (or choose to inherit)
from the past.


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Heritage




Fundamental rights granted by nature that government cannot abrogate and which
government is bound to protect. ie no murder without cause, etc


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Natural rights




Right side of human predicament cycle; a means of removing tyranny from power.


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Revolution




Classical republicanism (People good, govt authority bad) Libertarianism (People and
government authority bad) Liberalism (people and government good) Autocracy

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