The Imperative of Independence
Words: 794 Pages: 3 10659The separation of the 13 American colonies from Great Britain was an indispensable step for ensuring the prosperity and autonomy of the colonists. This monumental decision was rooted in the belief that the British government failed to represent the interests of the colonists and did not adequately safeguard their intrinsic rights. The lack of representation and protection under the British Crown was perceived as a violation of the "social contract," a philosophical framework articulated by thinkers like John Locke, which […]