In 1900, the Boxer Rebellion (or the Boxer Uprising),was a Chinese secret organization called the Society of the Righteous and Harmonious Fists led an uprising in northern China against the spread of Western and Japanese influence there.
In the book, it states that the other greasers each have their own reasons for fighting. Either for fun or as an outlet. Ponyboy doesn't seem to enjoy the violence but he doesn't shy away from it. He doesn't take pride or joy from it, while the other greasers do.
Liberalism is a political philosophy or worldview founded on ideas of liberty and equality. Liberal philosophy generally emphasizes liberty, individualism, and support for limited constitutional government. In the United States, "liberal" generally refers specifically to social liberalism.
The competition between colonial powers led King James to finance expeditions to America by granting charters. Early settlers at Jamestown sought riches, and as a result went into farming by growing tobacco. The settlement later expanded into a colony as Puritans came from England looking to exercise their religion freely
Every election in the United Sates society reaffirms the principle of "popular sovereignty", since this holds that the people of a community are ultimately responsible for who governs them.