Common Sense, Part 4: samenvatting

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1. The speaker argues that present unity, military strength, and manageable costs make this the right moment for independence.
2. He uses shipbuilding costs, available materials, and coastal advantages to argue that America can build and maintain an effective navy.
3. He warns that delay threatens unity and urges Americans to establish lawful government before a conqueror takes power.
4. He supports religious protection, a Continental Charter, and broad, equal representation while criticizing concentrated political power.
5. He concludes that declaring independence opens the way to foreign mediation, assistance, recognition, and trade.

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