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Dickinson incorporated his learning and religion to counteract the mischiefs flowing from its perversions and apply it to its proper use. His religiosity contributed heavily on his discernment of politics. Quakers disseminated their theologico-political thought aggressively and retained a significant measure of political influence. Dickinson’s political thought, given his education and religion, was very influential towards the founding of the United States. Quaker’s political theory was informed by their theology and ecclesiology. Dickinson applied his religion and letter of the Constitution in tandem. He also used his studies of history to have an influence in the letter of the Constitution. Quakers did use secular history as a guide for their political direction, Scripture was the most important history book.