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Suppose you were giving a speech at a Massachusetts town meeting in 1774. You are trying to persuade the community to join the rebellion against British rule of the colonies. Write a short persuasive speech that describes

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The correct answer to this open question is the following.

This would be my short speech.

Hello, my fellow American colonists.

It is a pleasure to be here with you this day.

This is an important moment in the history of Massachusetts and the colonies. It is a critical moment in which we have to decide if we are willing to fight for liberty and the right to establish our own form of government, or if we are going to accept the humiliation and aggravations from the English monarchy.

Are you happy with the presence of British troops in or sacred lands?

Are you happy with the heavy taxation imposed by the British government?

I am not. And neither you are.

My fellow Americans, reflect on this.

Just look at the future and tell me what you see.

And oppressed colonies?

A poor colony that still paid tribute to a foreign government so far away?

An English monarchy that does not allow these colonies to have a voice or representation in the British Parliament?

No, that is not the future of America.

Our future is freedom, prosperity, and the right to decide what we are going to do with our land and our children.

Please, never doubt it. Together, we are strong. Together, we are undefeatable. Together, we can build our own future.

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