Soon after the aforementioned battles the Spanish and French stepped in and gave the Americans a helping hand. They helped us with armory and fighting on the naval front. Because of the help of the French and Spanish the colonists were able to hold off the British and win their independence. Who would have thought that the rebel, hell-raising colonists that founded our country would be able to successfully hold of the British and acquire the assistance of Spain and France? ...

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He sees that the Filipinos would have no chance of surviving on their own, and it would be their obligation to help them. ... They had previously condemned the Spanish for taking over and not letting go of control over the Philippines. ... The republic that they fought hard to win would not be one if it was to become a country like Spain. ...

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He refers to this place as a city upon a hill (225) the dream of workingtogether along with the help of God to overcome the dangers of the new world. ... The Spanish dream in the new world was to kill, conquer and take the natives captives and make then slaves. ... The Spanish dream was a frightening experience to the native residents. ... Beginning with the fantasy of freedom to the belligerent need for expansion, it helped shape the nation that it is today. ...

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Britain had done little to help the colonists, even with the knowledge the they were struggling, nearly starving and needed medical and financial help. ... A) The hatred of Britain once again grew as the colonists were given no assistance to fight off the Indian attacks; the colonists had to look to other foreign powers for assistance such as the French and the Spanish. With the refusal of Britain's help it further pushes the threat of an insurrection against the British government. ... Overall, the British has done nothing, but anger the colonists; the British has provided no actual hel...

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The lack of currency became so bad that hundreds of men deserted the army to help at home. ... As they united, these leaders helped to influence their represented colonies to help the war effort. They helped drive the colonists to rebellion, and used their exceptional public speaking skills to instill morale and unity. ... Also, later on, the colonists would be able to enlist the help of the French and Spanish, who were eager to get a chance at usurping the British powers. ...

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Paine claims that Britain has not helped in maintaining relationships with sister colonies like Philadelphia and Jersey but proved them to be enemies. In the same way, he states it would not be same in European colonies like France and Spain. ...

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Two weeks later came the news that Washington had feared: Revolutionary France had declared war on Britain, Spain, and the Netherlands. The United States had allied themselves with France after France was helped the colonists in the Revolution. ... The doctrine was an outgrowth of concern in both England and the United States that the continental powers would attempt to restore Spain's former colonies, in Latin America, many of which had become newly independent nations. ...

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The main cause for the Revolutionary war was propaganda, almost every act and tax that was passed by the crown was blown out of proportion by the press. During this time there had been no laws that required the press to print the truth. The general public believed what they had read in the papers....

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