Charles Carroll A Separate Peace Analysis

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In addition to A Separate Peace, American Cicero by Brad J. Brizer also represents Kairos in many unique ways. The American Cicero also known as Charles Carroll takes place around the mid 16th century and focuses on the steps taken and the decisions made that would later result in America’s independence from Britain. Charles Carroll was a senator from Annapolis, Maryland and he was also the only Roman Catholic to sign the Declaration of independence. For America's independence there was not just a revolutionary war but also a political battle. Many politicians thought it would be wise to stay with Britain but Charles Carroll was not one of those people. In early 1776, Charles was chosen by the Congress to go on a diplomatic mission to canada,

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