Although Dickinson’s theory of neutrality would prevent the troubles of war, it still could not improve the limited power that America retained under Britain. Adams proved that war was the inevitable solution for freedom, using the failure of the Olive Branch Petition as an example. This petition affirmed American loyalty to the king only if the British Parliament abided to their constraints. However, Parliament rejected this document and accused the colonists of disregard to the throne. Following this, Adams persevered in persuading the discontent colonies, such as South Carolina, that independence from the “Motherland” was the only option remaining. On the other hand, Dickinson’s hard work in tempering the actions of the Continental Congress was ineffective and his reasoning towards keeping a strained relationship with Britain was
Although Dickinson’s theory of neutrality would prevent the troubles of war, it still could not improve the limited power that America retained under Britain. Adams proved that war was the inevitable solution for freedom, using the failure of the Olive Branch Petition as an example. This petition affirmed American loyalty to the king only if the British Parliament abided to their constraints. However, Parliament rejected this document and accused the colonists of disregard to the throne. Following this, Adams persevered in persuading the discontent colonies, such as South Carolina, that independence from the “Motherland” was the only option remaining. On the other hand, Dickinson’s hard work in tempering the actions of the Continental Congress was ineffective and his reasoning towards keeping a strained relationship with Britain was