The chief of state in parliamentary democracies serves as the prime minister. The prime minister is chosen through a process of coalition building in parliament.
California is the present day state that was part of the original Nova Albion.
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Stamp act, battle of Lexington and concord and then the Boston tea party
They were most likely feeling proud spirtual and happy
This is shown in this part of the hymn.
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! Glory! Glory! Hallelujah
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! His truth is marching on