Technically speaking, no, it is false that while every part of an emergency management program has its own role and function, private citizens are solely responsible for the protection of life and <span>property, since in some situations the government is in fact responsible for property damages.</span>
The initial goal of the Grand Convention in 1778 was to "<span>revise the Articles of Confederation", since they had proven to be too weak to allow the government to pay back its debt or put down rebellions. </span>
The reason why grievances was included in the declaration of independence is because the colonies thought it was unconstitutional that the British imposed taxes on them without asking for their consent. Part of this reason are the assertions made in the Stamp Act.
Colonies were important to Europe because they helped to ensure the wealth and trade of the countries of Europe. Colonies allowed Europe to establish trade routs, bring in raw materials which were then manufactured into finished goods and sent back to the colonies for sale.