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Editorial
February 14, 1777
The Virginia Gazette
Williamsburg, Virginia
What is this article about?
An editorial condemns a blasphemous claim that Divine Providence favors British atrocities against American liberty, asserting that true liberty comes not from tyrants and America will not trust Britain to control it.
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This impious man has dared to blaspheme the Supreme Being, by asserting that Divine Providence has smiled upon a continued scene of murders, rapes, robberies, and systematic destruction of prisoners; as seen lately exhibited by British and auxiliary mercenaries, with intention to extinguish every spark of American liberty.
The blessings of law and liberty were never yet the gift of a tyrant, and America is much too wise again to trust the despot of Britain with the power either to restore or to take away her liberty.
The blessings of law and liberty were never yet the gift of a tyrant, and America is much too wise again to trust the despot of Britain with the power either to restore or to take away her liberty.
What sub-type of article is it?
War Or Peace
Constitutional
Moral Or Religious
What keywords are associated?
American Liberty
British Tyranny
Divine Providence
Blasphemy
Mercenaries
War Atrocities
What entities or persons were involved?
British And Auxiliary Mercenaries
Despot Of Britain
America
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Defense Of American Liberty Against British Tyranny
Stance / Tone
Strongly Anti British And Pro American Liberty
Key Figures
British And Auxiliary Mercenaries
Despot Of Britain
America
Key Arguments
Blasphemous Assertion That Divine Providence Favors British Crimes Against Americans
British Actions Include Murders, Rapes, Robberies, And Destruction Of Prisoners To Extinguish American Liberty
Liberty Is Never A Gift From A Tyrant
America Is Wise Not To Trust Britain With Power Over Her Liberty