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Most of the African continent is on a high "plateau". Although it is true that African contains the largest desert in the world, the desert itself is not physically "high" in the same sense.
The intented meaning behind Kaufman's use of understatement in relation to American drama is to show how the British act in serious situations. He is simply making fun of them and the way they behave. Kaufman is parodying British manners through the unconcerned characters.
The question, "Why was the declaration of independence written?" is answered by the very Declaration of Independence itself. The document has a preface that says it is a very important document, with a purpose. It equally says that because every other nation needs to understand why the New World British Colonies assumes a status that makes it equal to every other nation, this document will outline all the grievances held against the Crown by the Colonies.
<span>Most of the content in that document is a list of the reasons behind the Colonies' declaration of their independence from the British rule. When you read the document, you will understand the major reasons why it was ever written. It is open with all its reasons. No mystery of guessing is involved. You will find your answer once you read it. What you will find there will surprise you.</span>
