With the birth of the New World, governments began to take shape and ideas began to form. Democracy was soon to come, but just how soon? Religion was a major predicament in the late-1700s. A Separatist minister was sent to jail in 1745 because he was preaching in Wethersfield without permission. This is saying that Separatism is inferior to that of other religions. And the town's requirement of its people to support Protestant ministers in 1775 …showed first 75 words of 514 total…

…showed last 75 words of 514 total…wealthy were still chosen for top leadership positions. It is controversial as to how close to democracy the New World was during between the 1750s and the 1780s. In some areas, such as religion and property distribution, it seemed very far away. Yet in other areas, such as politics and social structure, things appeared to grow more fair and just. It really depends on how one looks at the situation and what they deem important.