Colony Or Free State? Dependence Or Just Connection? Empire Or Union? An Essay Based On The Political Philosophy Of The American Revolution (1907)

""Colony Or Free State? Dependence Or Just Connection? Empire Or Union? An Essay Based On The Political Philosophy Of The American Revolution"" is a book written by Alpheus Henry Snow and published in 1907. The book is a political essay that explores the ideas and principles that underpinned the American Revolution, and the implications of these ideas for the future of the United States.The book is divided into three parts, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the political philosophy of the American Revolution. The first part of the book explores the question of whether the American colonies were colonies or free states, and what the implications of this distinction were for their relationship with Great Britain. The second part of the book considers the question of dependence or just connection, and examines the nature of the relationship between the American colonies and Great Britain. The third and final part of the book explores the question of empire or union, and considers the implications of these two concepts for the future of the United States.Throughout the book, Snow draws on a wide range of sources, including the writings of the Founding Fathers, to explore the political philosophy of the American Revolution. He argues that the ideas and principles that underpinned the Revolution were not just about breaking away from Great Britain, but were also about creating a new political order based on the principles of liberty, democracy, and equality.Overall, ""Colony Or Free State? Dependence Or Just Connection? Empire Or Union? An Essay Based On The Political Philosophy Of The American Revolution"" is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of the ideas and principles that shaped the American Revolution, and their ongoing relevance for the United States today.As Summarized In The Declaration Of Independence, Towards The Ascertainment Of The Nature Of The Political Relationship Between The American Union And Its Annexed Insular Regions And The Question Of Terminology; An Address Containing The Substance Of The Foregoing Essay, With Some Additions, Delivered Before The Section For The Study Of The Government Of Dependencies, Of The American Political Science Association, At The Meeting Held At Providence, December 29, 1906.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.