In the 1780s, why did Americans disagree sharply over the relative importance of liberty and order?
A) Americans believed that in order to gain liberty, everyone should be given extensive civil rights.
B) Some Americans believed people should be free; others believed they should be well-mannered.
C) Americans who valued British traditions supported order; those loyal to the new American government supported liberty.
D) Religious leaders preached order while politicians advocated for liberty and religious freedom.
E) After British tyranny Americans valued liberty but recognized the importance of order.
Answer: E
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