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What does it mean?
John Quincy Adams claimed the American Revolution united civil government principles with Christian principles.
In plain terms
The Revolution linked civil government with Christianity.
What can you take from it?
Connect civic values with moral foundations.

Where it applies

  • studying history
  • discussing governance
  • analyzing culture

Putting it to work

  • examine historical roots
  • consider moral basis of laws

Questions to consider

  • How does faith influence governance?
  • Are principles timeless?

Another view

The link between religion and state is debated.

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  3. Courage and perseverance have a magical talisman, before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish into air.

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