First 6 Weeks Project

First 6 Weeks Project De Tocqueville’s 5 Values By: Jordyn English

Table of Contents What is liberty……………………………. Pg 3 Pg 4 Some Examples of Liberty…………… Pg 5 What is Egalitarianism………………... Pg 6 Some Examples of Egalitarianism…. Pg 7 What is Individualism………………….. Pg 8 Some Examples of Individualism….. Pg 9 What is Populism………………………... Pg 10 Some Examples of Populism………... Pg 11 What is Laissez-Faire…………………... Pg 12 Pg 13 Some Examples of Laissez-Faire…... Pg 14 What Value is Most Closely Held….. Pg 15 Value Examples………………………….. Pg 16 Citations…………………………………….. Pg 17 Citations Continues…………………….. Pg 18

What is Liberty? Liberty is the ability to maintain free will without restrictions given from an authority unless you affect someone else’s freedom by breaking the law.

Some Examples of Liberty 1. Freedom to say what you desire. 2. Right to a fair trial. 3. Freedom of religion. (All other civil liberties) ● Women got their liberty to vote in 1920 once the 19th amendment was ratified.

What is Egalitarianism? Egalitarianism is the idea of giving all people the same starting points so that they have equal opportunities despite race and other differentiating factors.

Some Examples of Egalitarianism 1. The ability to attend public school. 2. Choice of choosing a career. 3. Choice of controlling one’s environment. One of Locke's most famous quotes is \"All mankind... being all equal and independent, no one ought to harm another in his life, health, liberty or possessions.\"

What Is Individualism? Individualism is the idea of being independent and self-reliant. Also, it is based on the individual person instead of a group.

Some Examples of Individualism 1. The ability to practice any religion. 2. Supporting yourself financially. 3. The government allowing citizens to be responsible their own retirement, instead of relying on social security.

What is Populism

Some Examples of Populism 1. In the United States the term was applied to the program of the Populist Movement, which gave rise to the Populist, or People’s, Party in 1892. 2. The tea party movement which exposed excessive taxation and government intervention. 3. The Know nothings were one of the first populist parties in 1849 that used the beliefs of white Christian supremacy to seize power over minority populations.

What is Laissez-Faire? 1. A homeowner can choose that they plant in their yard without having to get permission from the government. 2. Prices of goods are determined by supply and demand. 3. Business owner gets the end profit or loss from the business salesman.

Some Examples of Laissez-Faire 1. A homeowner can choose that they plant in their yard without having to get permission from the government. 2. Prices of goods are determined by supply and demand. 3. Business owner gets the end profit or loss from the business salesman.

Which Value is Most Closely Held? I believe Americans most closely value is liberty. It is the most valued because it is the people’s freedom to live the life they want. Also, it ensures due processes and fair

Value Examples 1. People are free to get an education. 2. Statue of liberty that represents the emancipation of slaves. 3. The 13th amendment to the constitution in 1865 abolished slavery and granted liberty to more than 4 million black men, women and children formerly held in bondage.

Citations: Liberty \"19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution: Women's Right to Vote (1920).\" Our Documents - 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution: Women's Right to Vote (1920). 22 Sept. 2019 <https://www.ourdocuments.gov/doc.php?flash=false&doc=63>. Egalitarianism “Civil Liberties - Definition, Examples, Cases, Processes.” Legal Dictionary, 14 Feb. 2019, legaldictionary.net/civil-liberties/. \"Egalitarianism.\" The French revolution. 22 Sept. 2019 <https://yr9-history.weebly.com/egalitarianism.html#targetText=The%20French%20Revolution%20is%20a%20great%20example%20of%2 0egalitarianism.&targetText=For%20instance%20if%20you%20were,more%20significant%20of%20any%20other.>. Individualism “Individualism.” Individualism Dictionary Definition | Individualism Defined, www.yourdictionary.com/individualism. Populism Munro, André. “Populism.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., www.britannica.com/topic/populism. History.com Editors. “Populism in the United States: A Timeline.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 7 Dec. 2018, www.history.com/topics/us-politics/populism-united-states-timeline.

Citations continued: Laissez-Faire “Laissez-Faire.” Laissez Faire Dictionary Definition | Laissez Faire Defined, www.yourdictionary.com/laissez-faire. Most Closely Held PPruitt, Sarah. “8 Great Strides for Freedom in U.S. History.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 29 June 2018, www.history.com/news/8-moments-freedom-us-history.