Notwithstanding the weight of the war, the ravages of the enemy, and the obstructions she has thrown in the way of trade and commerce, so soon does a young country outgrow misfortune, that America has already surmounted many that heavily oppressed her.
Paine reflects on America's economic resilience and ability to overcome challenges despite the ongoing war and British obstructions.
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