20 “The time is now and near at hand which must probably determine whether Americans are to be freemen or slaves. . . . Our cruel and unrelenting enemy leaves us the only choice of brave resistance, or the most abject submission. We have, therefore, to resolve to conquer or die.” posted 97 days ago by educatedandfree +20 / -0 George Washington, 1776. - George Washington, 1776. 0 comments share 0 comments share save hide report block hide child comments Comments (0) sorted by: top new old worst