The idea that was the most divisive between the patriots and loyalists in the years leading up to the Revolution was whether or not Britain's taxes were excessive or not. And, whether the colonies deserved representation in British Parliament.
First president of the republic of Hawaii and first governor of the territory of Hawaii
Democracy--Tocqueville traveled to the US from France and observed the democratic nature of the country.
Tocqueville was surprised by the voice ordinary citizens had in America. The lowest of society could vote (if male) and had access to basic education and jobs.
In his old age he became a communist and during the cold war it was just too tough to be a communist in the US. He went to Ghana after it became the first African country. DuBios has worked for African independence all his life, and was invited to enjoy it by Kwame Nkrumah, his old friend, and Ghana's first president.
