Answer:
it indicates that the actions taken toward's an aggressive and rude person.
The war for freedom, the decision colonists made in order to separate America completely from the dominion of Britain. It had a major influence on the Declaration of Independence, which was published that same year.
I can’t see the passages but to have “ocean” be a key term I would assume that it is because both of the passages use that word a lot and/or refer to it more than once :)
Evidence from the passage and from your own point of view also support your reasons I hope I was helpful if not I am truly sorry.