Historical Background Believe me dear Sir: there is not in the British empire a man who more cordially(热情的)1 oves a union with Great Britain than I do.But,by the God that made me,I will cease (停止)to exist before yield(屈服)toa connection on such terms as the British Parliament propose;and in this,I think I speak the sentiments(情感)of America. Thomas Jefferson,November 29,1775