American Independence Persuasive Speech

I was born in Hanover County, Virginia to two hardworking, tender parents on May 29, 1736. At the youthful age of eighteen, I wed my beloved Sarah Shelton (may she rest in peace) and began working as a planter like my father. After this failed attempt due to a catastrophic fire that consumed our home, I arduously worked as both a student and my own teacher to familiarize myself with the law . My endeavor as a lawyer proved to be prosperous, for I had made a renowned name for myself as an orator. On May 20, 1765 I succeeded in securing for myself a seat in the Virginia House of Burgesses . Time and time again, I found myself in generous opposition with Great Britain and her arbitrary acts of colonial exploitation. As prospects for war in hopes American independence became auspicious, I urged the public to support the American cause and the conviction for unrestricted liberty . The nation’s triumph against Great Britain proved that America is more than equipped to be a nation of prosperity AND democracy. This is a nation where we can choose to govern ourselves in rectitude and solidarity. This is a nation where a Virginian can live side by side with
The document allows for a government that is distant from its people. For example, the constitution of Virginia states that a preponderance of people in the community have an unquestionable right to “reform, alter or abolish [the government], in such manner as shall be judged most conducive to the public." However, if a majority of Virginians wish to exercise this right to reform, then can it be done under the Constitution of the United States? It cannot be done because the majority of these Virginians would be “connected with other men, or, in other words, consolidated with other states.” This American government is, therefore, a consolidated government-one that will make it nearly impossible for states to practice their