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‘One hundred years later, the life of the Negro is still sadly crippled by the manacles of segregation and the chains of discrimination.’
MLK jr. references the constitution and its emphasis on independence, and yet how it is still not there for black people. the quote reflects his hope for a future America in which that freedom and independence is there for all.

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“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.”

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“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.”

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King is once again expressing his hope for a future in which independence can be felt by all; he is specifically speaking against racism- that one persons opinions and judgements should not dictate the treatment of another

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"I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of it's creed: we hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created equal"

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"I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of it's creed: we hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created equal"

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"Roots have spread out from the Tree of the Great Peace, one to the north, one to the east, one to the south and one to the west. The name of these roots is The Great White Roots and their nature is Peace and Strength." This is an example of independence because all of the branches are branching off into their own ways. The quote also states "The name of these roots is the Great White Roots and their nature is peace in strength" which explains how them branching off becoming independent is positive for them. Another example is "We place at the top of the Tree of the Long Leaves an Eagle who is able to see afar." An Eagle is a huge symbol of independence. It is the national bird.

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¨And of these,in the time of most distress, there was but six or seven sound persons who to their great commendations, be it spoken,spared no pains night nor day, but with abundance of toil and hazard of their own health,fetch them wood,made them fires, dressed them meat, made their beds, washed their loathsome clothes, clothed and unclothed them¨ This is relevant to the prompt because it explains how people are living in their own time of distress and disaster.

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"..and brought safe to land.." and "Being thus passed the vast ocean, and a sea of troubles..." These two quotes gives insight how people strive for independence and that can give the American spirit to produce for themselves in hardships.

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To Build a Fire                Henry Hribar

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To Build a Fire                Henry Hribar

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"Then he grew very calm. Perhaps the old man on Sulphur Creek was right. If he had a companion on the trail he would be in no danger now."
This quote relates to independence because the man independently chose to ignore the old man's advice so the man was traveling independently, but this decision ultimately led to the man's death at the end.

"Then it turned and ran along the trail toward the camp it knew, where there were the other food providers and fire providers."
This quote relates to independence because the dog knows where to go and how to survive the cold so the dog can live independently without needing anyone else to help the dog survive.

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"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness." This defines American Spirit because Jefferson is explaining how since we're independent everyone should be as one and have the same rights.
"That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends,

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it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government." This is defining the American Spirit and Independence because it's saying how we're putting in checks and balances to insure that if our Government is too powerful we can fix it.

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"Twas mercy that brought me from my pagan land" 

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"Twas mercy that brought me from my pagan land" 

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She took it as a second chance which was her strong personal and independent mindset.
"taught my benighted soul to understand' Individualy she learned how to read and write with passion even though she has been through a hardening experience

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"Being thus arrived in a good harbor, and brought safe to land, they fell upon their knees and blessed the God of Heaven who had brought them over the vast and furious ocean," This quote is showing how grateful and lucky people feel to even step on America. They are finally officially away from Britain and they now can be independent. They feel   accomplished for making it across the ocean so they already have pride. "Which made many afterward write so largely of their plenty here to their friends in England, which were not feigned but true reports." The people who came to America were able to get past their rough spot and got to enjoy a huge feast. They knew they could be proud because they created this huge feast from scratch. Now people in England are going to think of America as such a magical place and that identity will carry on throughout time to create the American Spirit.

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He unclosed his eyes and saw again the water below him. "If I could free my hands," he thought, "I might throw off the noose and spring into the stream. By diving I could evade the bullets and, swimming vigorously, reach the bank, take to the woods and get away home. My home, thank God, is as yet outside their lines; my wife and little ones are still beyond the invader's farthest advance."  the man was trying to escape to independance

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Speech to the Second Virginia Convention

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Speech to the Second Virginia Convention

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“For my own part, I consider it as nothing less than a question of freedom or slavery; and in proportion to the magnitude of the subject ought to be the freedom of the debate.”
This connects to the idea of independence and the American spirit because in the eyes of an American colonist, independence means freedom for them. If they don’t have independence they would feel like they were completely under control.

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0Start of paragraph 50 of 54Yet, by His gift, is made thine own. 51Start of paragraph 51 of 54There's wealth enough; I need no more. 52Start of paragraph 52 of 54Farewell, my pelf; farewell, my store; 53Start of paragraph 53 of 54The world no longer let me love. 

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0Start of paragraph 50 of 54Yet, by His gift, is made thine own. 51Start of paragraph 51 of 54There's wealth enough; I need no more. 52Start of paragraph 52 of 54Farewell, my pelf; farewell, my store; 53Start of paragraph 53 of 54The world no longer let me love. 

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In this story the aouther does not have an insependance because she is saying that everything is mad by god is a gift she is not thinking about her right and freedom. She earns a new house and it should be offred to her untill she find something to live in insted of being homless. 48

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By him who hath enough to do- The auther is saying that god have the power to do whatever he wants to do and no one should question in it.

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"I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of it's creed: we hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created equal"

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"I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of it's creed: we hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created equal"

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Dr.King is showing hope that one day African Americans will be able to live a life where they have the rights given to them in the constitution.

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Speech to the Second Virginia Convention

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Speech to the Second Virginia Convention

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“I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!”
The quote is saying that to an American, freedom and independence are the most important things. It is considered to be more important than life itself.

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"The old man on Sulphur Creek was right, he thought in the moment of controlled despair that followed. After 50 below zero, a man should travel with a companion. " 

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"The old man on Sulphur Creek was right, he thought in the moment of controlled despair that followed. After 50 below zero, a man should travel with a companion. " 

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"His mind went from this to the thought of the old man of Sulphur
Creek. He could see him quite clearly, warm and comfortable, and smoking a pipe."

“You were right, old fellow. You were right,” he murmured to the
old man of Sulphur Creek.
These quotes relate to the american spirit because american spirit is about having freedom and independence but sometimes we think we can think or do everything  on our own when in reality we need help from others

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"Sir, we have been trying that for the last ten years. Have we anything new to offer upon the subject? Nothing. We have held the subject up in every light of which it is capable; but it has been all in vain. Shall we resort to entreaty and humble supplication? What terms shall we find which have not been already exhausted?"

in this story the speech he is talking about how the last 10 years they are trying to separate from the country and they arent going down to them he is tried of them coming and acting they that town are theirs and he is getting angry with them

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We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.

This shows our independence as a country by showing that everyone has rights the second they are born.This act distinguishes us from different countries showing how independent we are as a nation

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"I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided; and that is the lamp of experience. I know of no way of judging of the future but by the past. And judging by the past, I wish to know what there has been in the conduct of the British ministry for the last ten years, to justify those hopes with which gentlemen have been pleased to solace themselves"

the president is saying he is going to stand up for him and everyone with his foot on the ground and he knows he is gonna stay in the future and do anything hr can

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"We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness" Americans, now, will not stand for people being treated they way people do back then. If an American saw another american, no matter who they are, they will stand up for them if they can't do anything. Americans will have their own life, liberty and pursuit of happiness.

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"He closed his eyes in order to fix his last thoughts upon his wife and children."

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"He closed his eyes in order to fix his last thoughts upon his wife and children."

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This shows the man wants his independence from the evil people who are taking him away from his wife and kids.

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"This note was a promise that all men, yes, black men as well as white men, would be
guaranteed the "unalienable Rights" of "Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." This shows hope and promises

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"Now is the time to lift our nation from the quicksands of racial injustice to the solid rock of brotherhood. Now is the time
to make justice a reality for all of God's children." This shows that everyone is equal and that everyone is gods children also inspirational to history.

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1. "That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States; that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved; and that as Free and Independent States"
this quote relates to how independence defines the american spirit because it talks about how the united colonies will be free from Britain and have freedom. freedom is a huge part of our american spirit.
2. "We must, therefore, acquiesce in the necessity, which denounces our Separation, and hold them, as we hold the rest of mankind, Enemies in War, in Peace Friends"
the colonies are cutting ties with the British and are taking their freedom whether the king likes it or not. They want freedom and peace. Enemies in war, peace in friends means that the colonies will fight for their rights and freedom from the British, but when everything calms down they will me mutual. making the american spirit defined by freedom and friendships.