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Independence 2

Independence from Great Britain was an idea whose time had come Navigating the 'high seas of King George 111' required a greater King Dissolution and revolution, the price paid when there is no resolution Eruptions result from the build-up of too much pressure Pledges of their lives, fortunes, and sacred honor were vital Essential to the success of the revolution was their unity Noteworthy was their appeal to "The Supreme Judge of the world"* 'Decisions' unbacked by action is best defined as 'considerations' Existence of God and reliance upon Him were evident Not concessions or appeasements, but resistance is the remedy against evils Courage is the capacity to meet danger without giving way to fear** Enumerating their greviances, the colonists left no doubts 06282019cjPoSoup *Declaration of Independence, last paragraph, line 2 **Webster dictionary

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