Unit III Reflection Paper Hys

Instructions

Clergyman Mather Byles, not Benjamin Martin, famously said "Which is better: to be ruled by one tyrant three thousand miles away or by three thousand tyrants one mile away?" in reference to avoiding the chance of going to war with the seemingly unbeatable British. Had you been present during these debates and part of any colony, what side would you choose, and why?

Your journal entry must be at least 200 words. No references or citations are necessary.