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<span>There are 27 grievances listed in the Declaration of Independence against the King of England. One is dissolving the House of Representatives. Another is keeping standing Armies in a time of peace. The most famous one is having taxes without giving the people a voice.</span>
Explanation:
Solemnly promulgated on Easter 1802, Relating to engagement, affecting one side of a subject, or one-sided...
unilateral = one- sided opinion
The king had a unilateral response to attack the opposing pirates that would rob his ship of treasures.
