The basis for america's foundation in liberty is found in

The basis for America's foundation in liberty is found in the Declaration of Independence of the United States.

Explanation:

In the Declaration of Independence, the Founding Fathers enunciated freedom as one of the pillars of the organization of the United States as a country, and at the same time as one of the fundamental rights of American people: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness".

in 1897, pershing became a tactical officer at west point, and that's where he was given the nickname "black jack." pershing's first name is "john," for which "jack" is a nickname, and he was a white man who commanded black troops. hence "black jack".

julius caesar turned the roman republic into the roman empire by coming in and taking the "dictator" role during the time of a civil war (elites vs lower classes) winning battles and reputation, then declaring him dictator for life

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