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What is the definition of liberty?

A state of freedom.

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When was the Declaration of Independence signed?

Fourth of July, 1776

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Who was Henry Williams Brands Jr.?

H. W. Brands was an American historian.

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What were Henry Kissinger and Hillary Clinton?

Political leaders.

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What is the definition of equality?

The state of being equal, especially in status, rights, or opportunities.

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What did the founding fathers believe?

They believed that the declaration would ratify the role of government and society in the US.

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What was the California dream?

The California dream was instant success.

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Is social mobility lower in the equal or more unequal countries?

Social mobility is lower in the more unequal countries.

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What is the definition of social mobility?

The shift in an individual's social status from one status to another.

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Who were the founding fathers? (Name at least 2)

George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay and James Madison

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After which year did the US become a part of the global connections improving marketing opportunities?

1776

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What did James Truslow Adams write as a famous phrase in his book Epic of America? (1931)

"American Dream"

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What is the definition of material wealth?

A great amount of collected money and precious possessions.

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Who fled after the failed revolution?

Well-educated Germans.

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In which year did they discover gold in California?

1849

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What is the musical about this historical event called?

Hamilton

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What is the definition of prosperity?

The condition of being successful or thriving.

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Who was John Murray?

The 4th Earl of Dunmore, the colonial Governor of Virginia.

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What did Frederick Jackson Turner advance in 1893?

The Frontier Thesis

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What are the four American dreams?

1) Dream of Abundance 2) Dream of democracy of Goods 3) Dream of Freedom of Choice 4) Dream of Novelty

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