Freedom, why do we have it?

 

Freedom, why do we have it?

We have freedom in this country because of 87 men who stood up against a Bully King, King George III who was a greedy egotistical bully who thought his word was the gospel truth and he deserved everything from the colonies under his so-called protection. Whether it was wanted or accepted. Let me tell the story.

The United States began as just 13 colonies that were remote but ruled by the King of England, King George III who was a greedy bully. He thought he could bully his way around the colonists by way of taxing them into submission. They paid taxes yet they were never allowed to voice their opinion on how they should be governed, by rules and regulations. As a result, the colonists felt that their voices weren’t being heard by London and they began to complain. King George III heard their complaints and began to impose tax after tax, after tax and they had had enough of his bullying. They commenced the Continental Congress to discuss what to do.

Not only did the new Congress come up with a plan of action to get rid of the bully in London, but they also declared their independence by having Thomas Jefferson write up a document called the Declaration of Independence laying out their grievances and declarations to expel themselves from the strong arm of the King and Parliament who created laws and rules without hearing their voices. Well, the King would hear their voices now when he received the signed Declaration of Independence, signed by 56 representatives of the 13 colonies. Each signature not only declared their colony's independence, but also put their lives, fortunes, and reputation on the line should they fail in this endeavor. But they prevailed.

On July 4^th, 1776, the final signature was placed on the document and Independence was declared throughout the colonies. Although the day was a celebration for all concerned, it wasn’t for King George III, and he sent troops to the colonies to squash their rebellious attitude. The Colonists fought harder than they ever fought in their lives. However, the British fought just as hard until 1783 and American warriors won the day and were now finally free.  

After the war was over, representatives of each colony again convened for a Continental Congress to iron out the rules, regulations, and protocols for a new government. They decided upon a government with three levels: the Executive Branch, the Legislative Branch, and the Judicial Branch. Each colony would have a similar government that oversaw that state, but the national government would be for all colonies and protect them from invasions. Each colony would be responsible and able to protect themselves in case of an invasion. It took months for the representatives to debate the necessity of each of the rules that would become the Constitution of the United States to make a ‘More Perfect Union.”  

After I introduce you to the founding fathers, I will then begin to break down the causes that We the Colonists rebelled against the king by explaining the various taxes being imposed upon them. Then I will lay out the various government levels and their purpose, along with the various cabinet levels that have since been established.

 Artist and Author Elizabeth Kilbride is a former political operative, author, scriptwriter, historian, and journalist. business professional, creative artist, and life coach consultant. Ms. Kilbride holds a master’s in criminology and a BS in Business Management she stepped out of the loop for a while but is now back with a powerful opinion and voice in the direction of this country and our economy. As a life coach, she is available to counsel individuals to enjoy their dreams and a better life. Ms. Kilbride loves to travel and photograph her surroundings and is also a gourmet cook who loves to garden and preserve food for the winter months.