What are the central tenants of Republicanism? In what ways were these tenants incorporated into the new post-revolutionary war state constitutions, the Articles of Confederation, and the Constitution of 1789? And lastly, in what ways was the Constituti

WHAT ARE THE CENTRAL TENETS OF REPUBLICANISM

A radical ideology for the 18th century , republicanism rejected the need for a monarchy and proposed an elective system of government . From philosophical perspective , the republican thought was based on the idea of the citizens ' social cohesion and dedication to the public good . In a republic , could be established only if citizens acted morally and virtuously and were ready to give up their personal desires to the common welfare .1

Republicans also believed that human beings had natural affection for each other and were

benevolent which could make them compassionate and morally responsible for others . Human natural love and kindness to others , natural instinct to be sociable were the forces that attracted and pulled people together . For republicans , these qualities had to be discovered and encouraged in citizens in to hold them together in a moral republican society .2

From an economic perspective , land ownership was central to a republic as it guaranteed a citizen 's independence and dedication to the community . Citizens possessing no landed property such as young men and women could not have the right to vote as they were economically dependent , not free , and could have no wills of their own .3

Socially , equality was considered the soul and the most revolutionary idea of republicanism meaning that ability was more important than birth . Many republicans believed in the natural equality of humankind including Indians and black slaves . However , the concept of equality did not mean that all...