Essay #2

As colonists we must stand up for ourselves. We must be able to defend our colonies and be sure that we are in a good position to protect ourselves. When we moved to this land we were sure that we would have a better life so we must strive to obtain that goal. As a group of colonies if anyone tries to hinder our growth then we must do something about it. Since trying to work this out is not going to work. We must fight. We must defend what is rightfully ours! Why let them control us when we are the ones that have built up this colony and established a name for ourselves? We must break down this wall that is holding us back. Britain must know that we are not a force to be reckoned with. They must be defeated!!!
There are many reasons that the British need to be taken down. The first is the taxation. Why must they tax us on everything. It is becoming harder and harder to live. They are taxing sugar which we use in everyday life. They are also taxing molasses and also paper. Why are they doing this. They feel the need to control how we live. Why should we allow them this? When we can no longer pay the taxes that they are putting on everything, how will we survive? We cannot live on bread and water very long. We are hungry for freedom! We must seize this opportunity now while we can. Men do you want your children to grow up in a world where you must pay a tax on everything? Do you want them to have to sell their house because they cannot survive? NO, we must not live like that!
Right now our future is looking grim. We will be living in the shadow of British forever. We, as a whole, must stand up and be in charge of our future. We must take over to make sure that what we want to happen will happen. America could be a beautiful, free country. We are stronger than people think and we must demonstrate that. We as an America can lead our own country, we can take charge and make things happen. This is why we must show the world what we can do. We must fight Britain and show them that we are a force to be reckoned with.