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Author Tucker, Josiah, 1712-1799
LoC No. 08022375
Title An Humble Address and Earnest Appeal to Those Respectable Personages in Great-Britain and Ireland, Who, by Their Great and Permanent Interest in Landed Property, Their Liberal Education, Elevated Rank, and Enlarged Views, Are the Ablest to Judge, and the Fittest to Decide, Whether a Connection with, Or a Separation from the Continental Colonies of America, Be Most for the National Advantage, and the Lasting Benefit of These Kingdoms
Note Reading ease score: 45.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Summary "An Humble Address and Earnest Appeal" by Josiah Tucker is a political treatise written in the late 18th century. The work addresses the contentious relationship between Great Britain and its American colonies during a period of escalating tensions, proposing that a total separation from the colonies may be more beneficial than maintaining the current ties. Tucker argues for a practical evaluation of the implications of separation versus continued conflict and the need for a clear resolution to the ongoing disputes. The opening of the text sets the stage for Tucker's examination of three proposed schemes for the future of Great Britain and its colonies amidst the prevailing unrest. He outlines the Parliamentary proposal to maintain control, Mr. Burke’s suggestion of granting autonomy to the colonies, and Tucker's own radical idea of a total separation. Amidst his discussions, Tucker establishes a framework for evaluating these plans based on practicality, expense, and their potential to avoid future conflicts. He openly criticizes political figures and interests that may distort the outcomes of this critical debate, emphasizing that decisions should be made by those with the most at stake—the landed interests of Great Britain and Ireland. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class E201: History: America: Revolution (1775-1783)
Subject United States -- Politics and government -- 1775-1783
Subject Great Britain -- Colonies -- America -- Early works to 1800
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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