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Editorial
February 18, 1789
The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Speculative future historian's account of the American Revolution, portraying the 1776 Declaration of Independence as nominal, with true independence realized in 1788 through American industry and economy, despite initial dependence on British goods.
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The historian of future ages, in recording the events of the American revolution, will probably write as follows: "The United States published a declaration of their independence upon Great-Britain on the 4th of July, 1776; but this was only a nominal act. They returned in the year 1783 to their ancient habits of affection and dependence upon Great-Britain. Their cloathing, furniture, carriages, and many other articles of their provisions, were all of British manufactory. In vain did the British ministry neglect and insult their returning attachments. It was not till the year 1788 that the Americans awaked from their sleep on the lap of their step mother, and proclaimed, by their industry, and economy, that they were an independent people."
What sub-type of article is it?
Foreign Affairs
Economic Policy
What keywords are associated?
American Revolution
Independence Declaration
British Dependence
Economic Independence
Industry Economy
What entities or persons were involved?
United States
Great Britain
British Ministry
Americans
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Future Historical Perspective On American Independence
Stance / Tone
Patriotic Reflection On True Economic Independence
Key Figures
United States
Great Britain
British Ministry
Americans
Key Arguments
Declaration Of Independence In 1776 Was Nominal
Americans Returned To Dependence On Britain In 1783
Dependence Shown In Use Of British Manufactured Goods
British Ministry Neglected American Attachments
True Independence Proclaimed In 1788 Through Industry And Economy