# Why Did We Need Independence From a King's Rule?

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Podcast: [The Carrie Abbott Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-carrie-abbott-show-241640)
Published: 2026-07-03T19:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Esteemed historian William J. Federer joins us to explain, in a way only he can do, the history of the world, why kings fail—even the good ones, and why a republic under God works best. Bill takes us on a rapid-paced review of our nation's founding and how each colony had specific religious convictions, revealing how amazing it was to have unity in the writing and signing of the Declaration of Independence. A must-listen, and pass this on to family and friends! American Minute – AmericanMinute.com-William J. Federer (https://americanminute.com/)

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