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1754- French & Indian War (History)

1763- Proclamation of 1763 (History)


1770- Boston Massacre (History)
1771- The beginning of the Autobiography by Benjamin Franklin (English)
1774- Intolerable Acts (History)
1774- First Continental Congress (History)
1774- Letters of John and Abigail Adams from the Continental Congress (English)
1775- Patrick Henrys Speech to the Virginia Convention (English)
1776- Declaration of Independence by Thomas Jefferson (English)
1776- The Crisis by Thomas Paine (English)

The French and Indian War in December of 1754 was sparked by the French and
British attempting to claim a similar land area. Although the Indians sided with the
French, the British won the war but were put into debt, causing them to demand higher
revenue from the colonies. This thematically connects to the economy because the
taxing led to an economic outrage from the colonists against the British.

King George III signed the Proclamation of 1763 on October 7th, 1763 which
prohibited settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains. This upset the colonists
because it required settlers already in this region to move east of the mountains. It
connects to politics and power because it shows the Kings authority still in the Americas.

The Boston Massacre was on March 5th, 1770 and occurred when colonists and
British soldiers openly clashed in Boston. It is an example of British cruelty and 5
colonists were killed as shots were fired. This represents power because it shows each
side standing their ground against authority.

These libraries have improved the general conversation of the Americans, made
the common tradesmen and farmers as intelligent as most gentlemen from other
countries, and perhaps have contributed in some degree to the stand so generally made
throughout the colonies in defense of their privileges.
This quote by Benjamin Franklin in his autobiography exhibits his
point of view on intellectual capability and how the privilege of learning centers
such as libraries affects Americans. Franklin wrote his autobiography from 1771
to 1790, and he wrote so he could best advance his ideas. Franklin uses specific
examples of how America has improved through being educated. This quote
relates to the author best because Franklin uses his direct views on the effect of
libraries in the nation.

The Intolerable Acts were passed by British colonists on May 24th, 1774 in
response to the hurtful Boston Tea Party. There were 4 different acts signed, and each
placed more restrictions on colonists, along with the closing of the Boston harbor. A
thematic connection to the economy arose because of an access to work and exchange
being shut down.
The First Continental Congress was held from September 5th to October 26th in
1774. 12 of the 13 colonies met up to discuss in Philadelphia, and established The
Association which called for a boycott of British goods. This connects to America in the
world because it shows America's developments with trade and the rising of the nation's
powerful authority.

A Constitution of Government once changed from Freedom, can never be


restored. Liberty, once lost, is lost forever.
The letters John Adams writes to Abigail Adams during the
Continental Congress span from 1744 to 1777. Adams uses exaggeration
because an inanimate object cannot be actually lost forever, but it adds to
Adams message. He is creating the idea that freedom is not something that
comes for free, and must be held onto. He uses purpose to prove his warning
about the costliness of losing liberty.

Sir, we are not weak if we make a proper use of those means which the God of
nature hath placed in our power. Three millions of people, armed in the holy cause of
liberty, and in such a country as that which we possess, are invincible by any force which
our enemy can send against us.
Patrick Henry defends the people of the nation by explaining their
holy cause of liberty. He uses a personal voice and tone to refer to the American
people together, and he presents himself in a way where he appears equal to all
other colonists. The occasion is the most important reference. He locks onto the
idea of American peoples readiness to stand up for liberty.

We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal; that they
are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights; that among these are life,
liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
The Declaration of Independence is known as the nations most
cherished symbol of liberty, and this quote displays that statement well. It
connects with themes because it links with truths to be held self-evident. The
quote also refers specifically to the speaker because it uses we to represent the
American people. Referencing to the nations people this way was a big deal
because using we to describe everyone has the quote be interpreted as
recognizing everyone as equal.

What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly: it is dearness only that gives
everything its value. Heaven knows how to put a proper price upon its goods; and it
would be strange indeed if so celestial an article as freedom should not be highly rated.
The Crisis by Thomas Paine advocated for American
independence, and this quote directly shows Paines view on the price of
freedom. The quote uses ethos because he relates the public with himself
through the description of his ethics. Paine also exemplifies his purpose. He
makes it clear how the price you have to pay for freedom is worth it and freedom
must be earned.

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