We welcome change and openness; for we believe that freedom and security go together, that the advance of human liberty can only strengthen the cause of world peace.

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Around the time America declared its independence, it was probably the most feared country in the world. Britain had colonies all over the world, but they were scattered. When America declared its independence, it did so with great power. The Americans had the ships, manpower, and money to carry out their declaration.

They also had a lot of guns. They controlled everything from Canada to Cuba. The British recognized that they would need to rely on other countries for military support if they were to take on the United States.

The British then made a deal with France and Spain for military support in exchange for land in North America.

Source: The Quest For Peace, The Cause Of Freedom

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