At the time of the glorious revolution and the writing of the english bill of rights, americans

were fighting a civil war.
were fighting for independence from england.
lived in english colonies, subject to english law.
were kept ignorant of everything going on in england.

The answer is: lived in English colonies, subject to English law. The English Bill of Rights and the Glorious revolution took place in the 17th century. The American war for independence took place between 1775 and 1783. And Americans were not ignorant to what was going on in Europe; because, although communications back then were slower and difficult, there was commerce between America and Europe.

abraham lincoln was the president of usa and he had asked the audience to make a pledge on equality.

his pledge was:

“it is my earnest desire to know the will of the providence.”

lincoln also had hatred for people who condoned and practiced slavery and so he pledged:

""and if i can learnt what it is i can do it"" this is another pledge by abraham to reassure the congregation on how to deal with the providence will.

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