Colonial Williamsburg Magazine Analysis

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Isn't it interesting that when Lord Dunmore stole 15 half barrels of gunpowder he said "I am sorry I just do not want our slaves to turn on our masters." During Colonial Williamsburg times was a hard time having to choose so much which could depend on your future. But the Magazine was important during colonial times too. The Magazine also really shows great value to us today. The Magazine can even represent how the quote "the future learns from the past" role comes into play during Colonial Williamsburg. This is why the board members of Colonial Williamsburg need to mint a Commemorative Coin for the Magazine.

First of all, it had showed great value to some colonial Williamsburg citizens. Since it had helped the militia store "needs" like
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It had sparked the Revolutionary war which, interestingly, we won giving freedom to us in the future. It started it since, again, was robbed by Lord Dunmore and his troops. They were also scarce on resources but still fought defending and using the Magazine. That is how the Magazine is still important to us today and even deserves a Commemorative Coin for that too.
Finally, the Magazine also refers to "That the Future may learn from the past." Since we were so brave and a bit crazy we decided to fight outnumbered for our rights and for our Magazine. It was like the Magazine was family. That’s what we should think about everything. Especially if it’s fair or precious like back then, the Magazine or, nowadays, a phone. This shows how brave we are for ourselves when something happens to the Magazine. These men feel they need the rights for themselves so they go to war. This was partly for the Magazine being robbed. This is how we learn how we have changed. Some people think this change is good to learn and some things aren't so happy that we aren't brave enough. But this Magazine brought out bravery in some people and deserves a Commemorative Coin for

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