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Monnier 1 Works Cited Primary Sources Adams, Samuel Letter to James Warren. Nov. 4, 1775 <http://press-pubs.uchicago.edu/founders/documents/v1ch18s6.html> In this letter, Adams Claims that virtue and morals is the best protect in society, thus showing us that Adams as well believed in expression of religion and morals. Author Unknown. Prayer in the First Continental Congress. Date unknown. This picture was intended to show that religion was part of the proceedings in the First Continental Congress Bible and Flag. Christian Republic. The Christian Republic. 4 July 2011. Web. <http://thechristianrepublic.com/?p=478>. This image on my home page is meant to help with visual impact as well as suggest without reading anything what the website is about. Franklin, Benjamin Letter to Thomas Paine. [date uncertain] Works of Benjamin Franklin; Volume 10, Page 282 This allowed letter states what Ben. Franklin felt about religion and how it was supposed to be handled. He explains it as a base for morals, as a founding father and a political figure at the time his opinion carries much weight. Henry, Patrick. Second Virginian Conference 23 Mar. 1775 University of Oklahoma, U.S. Historical Documents < http://www.law.ou.edu/ushistory/henry.shtml>

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Monnier 2 In this speech Patrick Henry quotes the bible multiple times and emphasizes that God empowered the colonists to declare their independence. This speech swayed many Virginians into the war and suggests that religion played a key role in the revolutionary war. Jefferson, Thomas. The Declaration of Independence United States of America, First Continental Congress: Aug 1767 One of the two major documents, analyzed to understand religions affects on independence by studying the grievances. It also held many the principles of government and including how it should react to rights such as religion. Jefferson, Thomas Letter to Danbury Baptists. 7 Oct. 1801 Library of Congress <http://www.loc.gov/loc/lcib/9806/danpre.html > This letter from Thomas Jefferson holds one of the most misunderstood and controversial statements thus build a wall of separation of church and state. When read in context, it gives an accurate depiction about what Thomas Jefferson really thought on this issue. Madison, James. United States Constitution United States of America, Second Continental Congress: Sept 1787 One of the two major founding documents analyzed to see the original intent of how the government was really supposed to handle the issue of religion. What the federal government can and cannot do, what the states are able and unable to do concerning religion and what the people can and cannot do concerning religion. Rothermel, Peter F. Give Me or Give Me Death Painting. 1851

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Monnier 3 < http://rncnyc2004.blogspot.com/2011/03/give-me-liberty-or-give-medeath.html> This painting, accessed online, is used to demonstrate the passion in Patrick Henry and provide that visual stimulus as well as provide visual balance of text and images for the viewer. Thomson, Charles to Samuel Provost and John Rodgers. Feb 29 1788 <http://memory.loc.gov/cgibin/query/r?ammem/hlaw:@field%28DOCID+@lit%28dg024514%29%29> This letter shows that even back in the early time of America chaplains for the government services were appointed, Thus proving the right for government/armed forces to do so. Washington, George. First State of the Union, 8 Jan. 1790 University of Oklahoma, U.S. Historical Documents < http://www.law.ou.edu/ushistory/washsu.shtml> This speech gave a look into how George Washington felt about rights guaranteed in the Constitution as he took office. In this speech, he stated many of his political views that to this day we attribute to him, enabling the reader to understand his view about rights, religion and morals. Washington, George. Proclamation for A Day Of National Thanksgiving. Mar 3 1778 <http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/ws/index.php?pid=65502&st=religion&st1= axzz1oTGwVko1>

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Monnier 4 This proclamation about Thanksgiving is submitted as evidence of religious heritage and the use of the government to promote religious expression.

Secondary Sources Barton, David. Personal interview. 29 Nov. 2011 David Barton gave me historical knowledge and background on separation of church and state as well as be insightful with practical purposes Barton, David. The Separation of Church and State; What the Founders Meant. Aledo Texas: Wallbuilders Press, 2007 This book by David Barton told how the founders felt, specifically George Washington and John Adams by giving accurate quotes of each. This book also explained varies applications of moral, values, etc. Beliles, A. Mark, and Mcdowell, K. Stepen. Americas Providential History. Virginia: Providence Foundation, 1989 This book, gave me insight to the beginning of the revolution as well as the Great Awakening affects on it. This also gave basic historical background. Card, Keven. "Unconstitutional Separation of Church and State." The Christian Republic. 14 July 2011. Web. Fall 2011. <http://thechristianrepublic.com/?p=478>. This website took information from the ACLU and provided information about them allowing me to see how companies like ACLU handle religion, Friberg, Arnold. Prayer at Valley Forge. 2003

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Monnier 5 <http://eductivefuturegroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/georgewashington-prayer-at-valley-forge.jp> This painting was created by a Mormon artist who wanted to portray in the feeling George Washington had concerning religion in a modern depiction