Research Paper on:
USA's Founding Fathers

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that domination and taxation by England was antithetical to their very existence and they took action, revolutionary action, to change that situation and determine their new nations own destiny. The  group that has come to be known collectively by the relatively generic title of "the founding fathers" was actually a diverse group of men with varied and equally intense interests,  opinions, beliefs and prejudices. Bibliography lists 10 sources. BWffathr.rtf The Founding Fathers of the Republic of the United States  of America for - July 2001 -- for more information on using this paper properly! Introduction In  the past two decades, both the literary and movie worlds have produced stories related to 18th century America, the struggles of the early Americans, and the evolutionary development of the  United States. Controversial stories regarding Thomas Jeffersons passions and love life, George Washingtons sensibility, temper and contributions to the nation, even the representation of fictional characters such as "Benjamin  Martin" (portrayed by Mel Gibson in 2000s movie "The Patriot"), have presented the founders of the nascent United States as remarkable men of strong character. The student working on this  topic should consider whiter or not this resurgence of interest isnt due, in great part, to America entering the 21st century. According to Spalding (1997): "The past two decades  have found that Americans are increasingly questioning their national purpose and role in the world. "They doubt the ability of government to address the very real problems of society. They  fear the breakup of community and family, and the deeper loss of morality, that seem to result from unrestrained individualism. Under such circumstances, it is no wonder that Americans might