I, James Madison, was born on March 16th, 1751 in Port Conway, Virginia. I was a devoted patriot and the co-author of the federalist papers. I studied at Cambridge University and discovered the American Whig Society and realized my passion for law. After I graduated, I became the youngest member of the Continental Convention.
We, the kingdom of Britain, should not unite to go to war against the colonists because of the dangers, satisfaction and power. Colonists will fear concern of the dangers of a permanent army. The Colonial Convention stated, ”A standing military force, with an overgrown Executive will not long be safe companions to liberty, the means of defense against foreign danger, have been always the instruments of tyranny at home.” We must make peace by observing justice and to entitle the respect for the nation. Another Inauguration explained, “As the war was just in its origin and necessary and noble in its objects, we can reflect with a proud satisfaction that in carrying it on no principle of justice or honor, no usage of civilized nations, no precept of courtesy or humanity, have been infringed.” The uneven amount of power is not only unfair, but it is also that we did not create peace and justice. Liberty of Liberty argued, “The power to declare war including the power of judging of the causes of war is fully and exclusively vested in the legislature, that the executive has no right, in any case to decide the question, whether there is or is not cause for declaring war.” To conclude, we, the kingdom of Britain, should not go to war for no uncertainty or unfairness of dangers, satisfaction and power.
By: Illyia Samala
Corrected By: Ivy Pellerin & Maranda Dearie & Kailee Madewell
I, Benedict Arnold, American war general and traitor, born January 14th 1741, know we should go to war because I know the American fort locations and battle strategies. This gives us a better chance of winning the battle due to large amounts of known information about the American army.
We, the kingdom of Britain, should declare war on the American colonies because of taxation, control and freedom. Without us in control, Americans will not be taxed and forced to follow acts declared on towns. According to Benedict Arnold’s Oath of Allegiance in 1778 says, “If British lost the war, all taxes and acts would be stopped in the colonies because no one would owe allegiance to England and be required to follow their acts.” We, Britain would also lose a great amount of power and control if we lost the war. Benedict Arnold’s Oath of Allegiance in 1778 states, “and declare that the people thereof owe no allegiance or obedience to George the Third, King of Great Britain; and I renounce, refuse and abjure any allegiance or obedience to him” This shows our king would lose a great area of controlled land in New England. American citizens would also be able to govern themselves and live freely without the king’s rules. Benedict's Oath of Allegiance again explains, without the american colony’s allegiance to Britain, they would not be required to follow Britain’s rules. This would allow them to create their own laws and government without our king’s say. In conclusion, it is important, the American colonists and we, the kingdom of Britain, go to war to declare who rightfully owns the land of New England, and decide whether or not the American colonists should be able to live in freedom.
Stone Pellerin
edited by Harith
Benedict Arnold
I, Benedict Arnold, was born January 14th 1741, I was an American war general. I am beyond correct in knowing we, the British, should fight the revolutionary war against the American Colonists because I know their strategies and they do not deserve all the deluxe items they incorporate
We the British people should call forth war on the American colonists because the king is a tyrant, so we can receive justice, and to evade danger. If we, Britain, do not go to war with American colonists, the king will continue to be a cruel ruler.“A very few words, however, shall suffice upon a subject so personal; for to the thousands who suffer under the tyranny of the usurpers in the revolted provinces, as well as to the great multitude who have long wished for its subversion.” Britain deserves justice for every right thing we have done, and for every wrong that has been put on us. “I lamented, therefore, the impolicy, tyranny, and injustice, which, with a sovereign contempt of the people of America, studiously neglected to take their collective sentiments of the British proposals of peace, and to negotiate, under a suspension of arms, for an adjustment of differences.” I have put my country in danger in which i feel great regret for, Britain deserves the foremost.“When I quitted domestic happiness for the perils of the field, I conceived the rights of my country in danger, and that duty and honour called me to her defense. A redress of grievances was my only object and aim...” To conclude, we, the people of Britain, should go to war because the king is a tyrant, to receive justice, and lastly, to evade danger.
Signed,
Benedict Arnold
-Ivy Pellerin
Revised; Illyia
I, Benedict Arnold, was born January 14th 1741, I was an American war general. I am beyond correct in knowing we, the British, should fight the revolutionary war against the American Colonists because I know their strategies and they do not deserve all the deluxe items they incorporate
We the British people should call forth war on the American colonists because the king is a tyrant, so we can receive justice, and to evade danger. If we, Britain, do not go to war with American colonists, the king will continue to be a cruel ruler.“A very few words, however, shall suffice upon a subject so personal; for to the thousands who suffer under the tyranny of the usurpers in the revolted provinces, as well as to the great multitude who have long wished for its subversion.” Britain deserves justice for every right thing we have done, and for every wrong that has been put on us. “I lamented, therefore, the impolicy, tyranny, and injustice, which, with a sovereign contempt of the people of America, studiously neglected to take their collective sentiments of the British proposals of peace, and to negotiate, under a suspension of arms, for an adjustment of differences.” I have put my country in danger in which i feel great regret for, Britain deserves the foremost.“When I quitted domestic happiness for the perils of the field, I conceived the rights of my country in danger, and that duty and honour called me to her defense. A redress of grievances was my only object and aim...” To conclude, we, the people of Britain, should go to war because the king is a tyrant, to receive justice, and lastly, to evade danger.
Signed,
Benedict Arnold
-Ivy Pellerin
Revised; Illyia
I, lieutenant colonel Banastre Tarleton, was born August 21, 1754, have the authority to speak about going to war because I led Great Britain to many victories such as the Battle of Waxhaws ensuring more safety to the English. Great Britain is in peril! We, the British and I, Banastre Tarleton, must go to war with the uncontrollable Terrorists of America because of Debt, Taxes, and control. First, His Majesty tried to pay the debt by temporarily raising taxes. The Colonists reacted with violence for no reason. “[British Parliament - 1764] An act for granting certain duties in the British colonies and plantations in America, ; for continuing, amending, and making perpetual, an act passed in the sixth year of the reign of his late majesty King George the Second, (intituled, An act for the better securing and encouraging the trade of his Majesty's sugar colonies in America;) for applying the produce of such duties, and of the duties to arise by virtue of the said act, towards defraying the expenses of defending, protecting, and securing the said colonies and plantations; for explaining an act made in the twenty fifth year of the reign of King Charles the Second, (intituled, An act for the encouragement of the Greenland and Eastland trades, and for the better securing the plantation trade;) and for altering and disallowing several drawbacks on exports from this kingdom, and more effectually preventing the clandestine conveyance of goods to and from the said colonies and plantation, and improving and securing the trade between the same and Great Britain.” written by British Parliament in 1764. Next, the colonists refuse to be equal by refusing to pay taxes. According to Tax Collectors, Great Britain is not getting taxes from the colonists. Colonists not only refuse to pay taxes, but they also avoid taxes by smuggling goods from French, Dutch, and Spanish West Indies. Colonists think we should repeal the Sugar Act which would cause us to not pay the debt we received after the French and Indian War. “Merchants here thinking it of the utmost Importance that the Traders in all the Colonies should act upon the same Plan, have agreed to write their Correspondents that the Goods they have or may send for should be shipped on this express Condition, that the Act imposing Duties on Tea, Glass, Paper and Colours, be totally repealed, and not otherwise--And have directed their Committee to confer with the Committees of the other Colonies relative to their Proposal above-mentioned.” Boston December 6th, 1769. Boston, Printed by Edes and Gill, 1769. Avoiding taxes will cause britain to not pay soldiers in the army, services, and our government. Also, Colonists act without control and add danger to us all. Finally, American colonist do not have control because they continue to harass soldiers. Colonists who harassed the soldiers cause problems such as the Boston Massacre. “Edward Archbald admonished Mr. Merchant to take care of the sword, on which the soldier turned round and struck Archbald on the arm, then pushed at Merchant and pierced through his clothes inside the arm close to the armpit and grazed the skin.” March 12, 1720 The Boston Gazette. If the colonists continue to act uncontrollably, more of our English men will be injured or dead. I, Banastre Tarleton, know these rebels and terrorist need to be taught who is in charge. Therefore, it is of utter importance that we go to war.
Lieutenant Colonel Banastre Tarleton-by Kirsten Anderson
Edited by Wyatt
King George III : By Madison Brown
I, King George III, have the authority to speak of this war because I am the king of England and rule over the military leaders and soldiers.
It is critical we the people of Britain go to war with the colonies because of the disregard of the law, taxation, and my power. The first piece of evidence in this matter is the people of America have gone against my word. Not only have they attempted to smuggle in products not authorized, but they have also threatened my soldiers whose job it is to prevent riots and the people refuse to listen to them. I have informed them of the following in a public speech called His Majesty's Most Gracious Speech to both Houses of Parliament, "When the unhappy and deluded multitude, against whom this force will be directed, shall become sensible of their error, I shall be ready to receive the misled with tenderness and mercy !” If they can not respect my laws, then I shall be ready to send the forces that shall make them heed my words. Another consequence I have received is I have been in debt because of hiring the soldiers to protect the colonists in the French and Indian War. Therefore I have placed upon them taxes to, in the future, rid the colonies of threats. But the colonies have still not paid their tributes and instead sent a petition. From this petition called Petition To King George III I quote,” A standing army has been kept in these colonies ever since the conclusion of the late war without the consent of our assemblies; and this army, with a considerable naval armament, has been employed to enforce the collection of taxes.”I have placed the troops there so the loyal subjects are not the only ones to be loyal but because of the taxes they have started to stash weapons in order to fight with Britain, so in order to retain some control I shall start this war. The residents of other countries are afraid of this strong kingdom I have built. The following letter, from The Chinese Emperor informed me of my countries power and the jealousy, “If you assert that your reverence for Our Celestial dynasty fills you with a desire to acquire our civilization, our ceremonies and code of laws differ so completely from your own.” If I do not control these colonists I fear they will go out of control. These people I have allowed to live in America do not follow my instructions and rules that I have put upon them, so in order to gain control I will send troops of soldiers to America. In conclusion, I will be required to start a war if the people who I had originally thought I could trust do not change their actions. I will otherwise send my militia their way so they must obey me.
Created by Madison Brown
edited by
Victoria ochoa
George whitefield-Maya Escobedo(edited by:Izayah Miles)
I George Whitefield have the right to speak! I was born on february 22,1732, from Gloucester United Kingdom. In addition, I am a preacher and I stand here to say that I George Whitefield have the power to speak!
We should not go to war because God gave us our own religion, so we deserve freedom, taxation, and privacy.
God gave us our own religion. He also gave us freedom, all we wish for is peace. No one should be judged on whom they believe because God gave us our reasons. How many of us cry just to for some peace, when there is none. This is no peace of what God has given. Yet i am faithful to god and to others. I leave faithfulness and freedom and leaving the consequences all to god. Therefore, God knows how treacherous this is and how many of us cry wanting, needing peace to our souls, when there is no peace to start with. I will not join this war nor will i ever be with this war. we the people came here for freedom not to be in war.
We came to have freedom not be taxed on. Therefore war is not the answer to solve anything.
We came here for freedom a couple hundred years ago and yet that hasn’t changed
greatly. We now have people that are wanting to go to war that does not need to happen. All that needs to happen is peace.
To conclude, I will assure you on not taking any part on the war. Furthermore, I will keep my belief in God and that will not change. More to due I will keep my preaching and hope people realise there is more than war, peace is needed rather than taxation. This war will only cause more death to people, for instance children will die including families with newborns. This world needs to be in tranquility with more freedom without going to a war. God gave us life to live with our families and friendships, with having a family of our own. Not to go to war and to have that thrown away. I strongly disagree with the war and I stand here preaching about God so people have faith and love in their hearts.
Charles Cornwallis By Christopher Reyes
Edited by Brock Bosworth & Illyia Samala
I, Charles Cornwallis, was born on December 31st, 1738. I am a British general who was educated at Eton and Cambridge. After this, I served in the House of Commons, two years after serving there, I entered the House of Lords when I inherited my father’s earldom when he passed away.
Currently, it is of great importance the British put this rebellion down. The colonist rebels are currently fighting for the reasons of control, freedom, and taxes. My stance on control is the colonists are angry even though I do allow them some power. “In all the Eastern part of it were planning a general revolt, which our lenity had left but too much in their power” from letters from Charles Cornwallis to George Sackville, August 20, 1780. This also applies to my thoughts on freedom. As they are angry, they plot to fight for freedom even if I do allow them lenience. The final thought I have concerns taxation, I am convinced they have no right to be taxed. To show for this, I even voted against the acts which were sadly still passed. “That it is inseparably essential to the freedom of a people, and the undoubted right of Englishmen, that no taxes be imposed on them” from Resolutions of the Continental Congress October 19, 1765. In conclusion, Britain should not go to war to ensure ourselves to be able to prosper and flourish in our reign.
Edited by Brock Bosworth & Illyia Samala
I, Charles Cornwallis, was born on December 31st, 1738. I am a British general who was educated at Eton and Cambridge. After this, I served in the House of Commons, two years after serving there, I entered the House of Lords when I inherited my father’s earldom when he passed away.
Currently, it is of great importance the British put this rebellion down. The colonist rebels are currently fighting for the reasons of control, freedom, and taxes. My stance on control is the colonists are angry even though I do allow them some power. “In all the Eastern part of it were planning a general revolt, which our lenity had left but too much in their power” from letters from Charles Cornwallis to George Sackville, August 20, 1780. This also applies to my thoughts on freedom. As they are angry, they plot to fight for freedom even if I do allow them lenience. The final thought I have concerns taxation, I am convinced they have no right to be taxed. To show for this, I even voted against the acts which were sadly still passed. “That it is inseparably essential to the freedom of a people, and the undoubted right of Englishmen, that no taxes be imposed on them” from Resolutions of the Continental Congress October 19, 1765. In conclusion, Britain should not go to war to ensure ourselves to be able to prosper and flourish in our reign.