Explain how distance shaped the relationship between Great Britain and the American colonies in the 17th and 18th century. Remember, when writing this essay, you should include an introductory paragraph with a thesis statement. You should include 2 to 3 paragraphs that correlate with your thesis and support your ideas. You should also provide a concluding paragraph that reminds me of your key points.

Can you summarize this? it takes time and caution to perfect anything which must be concealed. it takes time to crush men who are pursuing legitimate trade. but one of mr. rockefeller’s most impressive characteristics is patience. there never was a more patient man, or one who could dare more while he waited. the folly of hurrying, the folly of discouragement, for one who would succeed, went hand in hand. everything must be ready before he acted, but while you wait you must prepare, must think, work. "you must put in, if you would take out." his instinct for the money opportunity in things was amazing, his perception of the value of seizing this or that particular invention, plant, market, was unerring.