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It is a dream deeply rooted in the American dream. I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal."
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President Polk wanted California but knew Mexico would not agree to sell it and his only avenue was to start a war (knowing the US would win it).
Montesquieu believed in separation of powers where power checks power and no one should abuse power. Mary Wollstonecraft advocated for women's rights. Voltaire main thought was for tolerance. John Locke believed in natural rights of life, liberty, and property.
Britain took 30% of Africa's population