---
title: 'An Oration on the Advantages of American Independence'
type: pdf
hasMedia: true
requiresPurchase: false
authors:
- 'David Ramsay'
date: 1778-01-01
collection: 'Archives'
subcollection: '18th century'
topics:
- 'United States'
- 'Politics'
- 'History (General)'
scriptures:
- 'Romans 13'
- 'Proverbs 10'
url: https://confessional.org/archives/18th-century/ramsay-1778-an-oration-on-the-advantages-of-american-independence
---

# An Oration on the Advantages of American Independence

David Ramsay's 1778 oration celebrates American independence, arguing republics promote virtue, industry, arts, and learning while urging civic duty and national improvement.

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