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Editorial
May 25, 1776
The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
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Editorial from Pennsylvania Evening Post enumerates seven reasons for American colonies to declare independence, including relief from conflicting governments, restoration of improved British constitution, and anticipated French and European support against Britain.
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From the PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST.
Reasons for a Declaration of the Independence of the American Colonies.
1. The colonies will be delivered from two governments directly opposed to each other.
2. The colonies will be delivered from the disorders which arise from the unlimited, undescribed, and sometimes arbitrary powers of Conventions, Committees of Safety, and Committees of Inspection.
3. A criminal correspondence with the enemies of this country will be prevented, or punished under the article of high treason.
4. The colonies will be delivered from the danger of Crown officers, whose apparent interest it will always be to remain inactive, or to co-operate with the enemies of America.
5. The British constitution may be immediately restored to each colony, with the great and necessary improvements of a Governor and Council chosen by the people.
6. France will immediately attack Britain in the most defenceless parts of her empire, and thus draw off her fleets and armies from our coasts.
7. All the powers of Europe will conceive such ideas of our union, love of freedom, and military resources, that they will not be tempted to accept of a share in us upon the condition of conquering us.
Reasons for a Declaration of the Independence of the American Colonies.
1. The colonies will be delivered from two governments directly opposed to each other.
2. The colonies will be delivered from the disorders which arise from the unlimited, undescribed, and sometimes arbitrary powers of Conventions, Committees of Safety, and Committees of Inspection.
3. A criminal correspondence with the enemies of this country will be prevented, or punished under the article of high treason.
4. The colonies will be delivered from the danger of Crown officers, whose apparent interest it will always be to remain inactive, or to co-operate with the enemies of America.
5. The British constitution may be immediately restored to each colony, with the great and necessary improvements of a Governor and Council chosen by the people.
6. France will immediately attack Britain in the most defenceless parts of her empire, and thus draw off her fleets and armies from our coasts.
7. All the powers of Europe will conceive such ideas of our union, love of freedom, and military resources, that they will not be tempted to accept of a share in us upon the condition of conquering us.
What sub-type of article is it?
Constitutional
Foreign Affairs
War Or Peace
What keywords are associated?
American Independence
Declaration Reasons
British Constitution
French Attack
European Powers
What entities or persons were involved?
British Crown
France
Europe
Conventions
Committees Of Safety
Committees Of Inspection
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Reasons For Declaration Of Independence Of American Colonies
Stance / Tone
Advocacy For Independence
Key Figures
British Crown
France
Europe
Conventions
Committees Of Safety
Committees Of Inspection
Key Arguments
Delivered From Two Opposed Governments
Freed From Arbitrary Powers Of Conventions And Committees
Prevent Criminal Correspondence Via High Treason Charges
Protected From Inactive Or Enemy Cooperating Crown Officers
Restoration Of British Constitution With Elected Governor And Council
France To Attack Britain, Drawing Off Forces From American Coasts
European Powers Deterred From Conquest By American Union And Resources