“He has plundered our seas, ravaged our Coasts, burnt our Towns, and destroyed the Lives of our people.” The British thought the Americans were rebellion against their lawful rulers. Under the attack of British troops, they burned and destroyed several American towns along the way. He also destroyed the lives of people as well. The Lexington and Concord battle proved this when 8 militiamen were killed. Even, the town meeting were destroyed by british as well. “plundered our seas, ravaged our coast” refers to where Charleston was under attack and killed many