Write a speech from the perspective of an merchant, urging colonists to support your idea of free trade with countries other than britain.

Listen to me, my merchant friends!

I know that you work hard everyday to bring home money for your family. You look for the best products, you talk to the right people, you do your best. However, I'm sure you agree with me that, despite all your efforts, you never get the rewards that you deserve.

Is that fair? Of course it isn't! It is not fair that we can only trade with Britain. It is not fair that they decide how much are goods are worth, and how much we should produce. Our lack of trading partners affects us terribly, and the English do not care!

Support me, and support the idea of free trade! Show Britain that we are not scared, and that we will not let them determine our future!

the fraction 18/22 is equivalent to 9/11.

in decimal form if needed

this is a proper fraction once the absolute value of the top number or numerator (18) is smaller than the absolute value of the bottom number or denomintor (22).

the fraction 18/22 is equal to 18÷22 and can also be expressed in decimal form as 0.818182.