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If the colonies are fitter for a particular trade than Britain, they should have it, and Britain apply to what it is more fit for.
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gutenberg.orgBenjamin Franklin: “If the colonies are fitter for a particular trade than Britain, they should have it, and Britain apply to what it is…”
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Franklin argues that if the colonies are better suited for a particular trade, they should pursue it, allowing Britain to focus on its strengths.
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