Why America is Great Vol. 3: The Appeal to Justice

Those who don’t know history are doomed to repeat it.

Volume III, titled “The Appeal to Justice” addresses the misconception that all colonials were furious with the British government and wanted to fight for their independence. On the contrary, many colonists who were disgruntled about the various acts that sent more tax dollars to the British government sought to diplomatically express their grievances.

In a few quick pages you will better understand the outcome of these olive branches that were extended to the British and empathize with their growing disdain for the mother country.

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About these pamphlets

In the Revolutionary era, pamphlets were circulated among the colonies to publicize newsworthy headlines and rebellious rhetoric. Pamphlets such as Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense” could be found in nearly every colonial household.

American Majority’s pamphlet series, “Why America is Great,” likewise spreads vital information across the nation. Each volume digs into a specific topic and examines it from various points of American history. Examining the reasons why the colonies decided to revolt enables us to better understand the political landscape today.