Why does chalmers equate independence with slavery

James Chalmers, a Maryland plantation owner, made the case for the Loyalists, as those who opposed American independence were called. If indignant at the doctrine contained in the pamphlet entitled Common Sense I have expressed myself in the following observations with some ardor Passionately devoted to true liberty, I glow with the purest flame of patriotism [and have an] abhorrence of Independency, which if effected, would inevitably plunge our once preeminently envied country into ruin, horror, and desolation.

Can a reasonable being for a moment believe that Great Britain, whose political existence depends on our constitutional obedience, who but yesterday made such prodigious efforts to save us from France, will not exert herself as powerfully to preserve us from our frantic schemes of Independency?

We remember with unfeigned gratitude, the many benefits derived through our connections with Great Britain, by whom but yesterday we were emancipated from slavery and death We venerate the constitution, which with all its imperfections too often exaggerated we apprehend almost approaches as nearto perfection as humankind can bear His scheme of independency would soon, very soon give way to a government imposed on us, by some Cromwell of our armies A failure of commerce [would] preclude the numerous tribe of planters, farmers and others, from paying their debts A war will ensue between the creditors and their debtors, which will eventually end in a general abolition of debts.

Volumes were insufficient to describe the horror, misery and desolation, awaiting the people at large in the form of American independence. In short, I affirm that it would be most excellent policy in those who wish for True Liberty to submit by an advantageous reconciliation to the authority of Great Britain Independence and Slavery are synonymous terms.

How does the language used by the two writers differ, and what does this tell us about their views of politics? James Chalmers Plain Truth - Page 2 James Chalmers and "Plain Truth" « Continued from page 1 It isn't very difficult to gather from his description that the cultivated Maryland land he talked about was, of course, his own in Kent County that he later called "the best Lands in America.

The British West Indies inevitably arose in any discussion of colonial trade. Chalmers wanted very much to convey his own experience concerning this vital link of trade to the British empire. I know it will be re-echoed that the West India islands cannot do without America.

The contrary is nevertheless true. Quite simply, he should have known better. For someone who spent so much time in the British West Indies, he seemed to have absolutely no clue of the power the colonies had over the Caribbean islands in terms of trade. When war came, the West Indies were crippled by Britain's effective blockade of the tropical ports. The loss of trade may have denied money to the colonies, but it also denied timber and other needed supplies to the sugar islands. A preoccupation with the West Indies would make itself known over and over again until the end of Chalmers's life.

After a few distractions, he moved on to the heart of all loyalist argument: the colonists couldn't possibly win a war against Great Britain.

At every level, England outgunned and outmanned the colonies. On paper, the weakness of the colonies was almost comical. A nonexistent navy, badly disciplined recruits, and a great scarcity of heavy industry to produce arms and ammunition combined to create the picture of a colony of wishful thinkers who didn't stand a chance once England roused what Shakespeare called "its sleeping sword.

These are, of course, the same troops who wiped out rank after rank of redcoats on Breed's Hill in Boston just eight months before. It turned out to be a backhanded compliment because Chalmers felt that a simple desire for liberty wasn't enough to keep the colonists from losing a war with England.

Alone, they didn't stand a chance. To win, they would have to have a great European power such as France or Spain on their side. Here, Chalmers made an important and often overlooked observation: he found it illogical for any foreign power to side with the colonists against England, and with good reason.

Can we believe that those princes will offer an example so dangerous to their subjects and colonies? On this point, Chalmers couldn't have foretold the future with any greater exactness. France was deluded enough to aid the colonists, the French people were inspired with a relish for liberty, and they did shake the arbitrary throne by relieving the king of his head in the French Revolution.

For his part, Chalmers couldn't imagine that a country like France would be foolish enough to join the fight. Against the expectations of loyalists and rebels alike, France leapt into the war effort with money, arms, and troops. Victory for England would suddenly become impossible. That conclusion, however, was still years away. Explanation: Plain truth is the concept proposed by James Chalmer to evaluate the life story of Amish farm, followed by the mysterious story of the dead baby.

It explains the American revolution during the period of independence. James Chalmers was a military agent who has immigrated to America after the independence war.

According to him, a poor economy in a country would lead to internal conflicts between the minds of people. He demanded more wealth from the people, for expanding his army base and soldiers, but he failed to serve for people in America. Other questions on the subject: History.

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