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Alexander Hamilton: The Other Side of the Revolution
Often when one thinks of the American Revolution or the American Enlightenment, the philosophies and contributions of men like Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin are taken into consideration. Indeed they were great thinkers and very pivotal figures in our country's liberation from Great Britain, however more people played a role in accomplishing this great task. America's founding fathers consisted of several of men, all of whom contributed unique and innovative ideas that would eventually helped to shape our country. Heavily influenced by men such as Locke, Rousseau, and Paine, a great deal of the ideas and political plans which emerged during the 18th century were focused solely around becoming an independent and self sufficient land, breaking all ruling ties with the British monarchy, and the healthy promotion of democracy and Christianity. Much like the revolution in France that would soon follow, America's fight......

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