Question

The Declaration of Independence is one of the most well-written break-up letters in history. Thomas Jefferson was not writing a normal break up letter though this letter signifies the breakup of two countries and millions of people. To show you why the colonists wanted to “break-up” with King George III, you will create a break-up letter….but with a twist! You must write like Britain is an actual person and you are the 13 colonies doing the breaking up. I want you to use your own words! Do not just copy from the Declaration. You Must include the same four parts that are included in the Declaration of Independence:

Paragraph #1 Preamble
∙ Explain why you are writing this letter.
∙ Refer to the background of the relationship and how it has gone bad. Incorporate the line “Breaking up is hard to do…”
∙ Describe how you tried to change /fix the relationship or situation, but how it still didn’t work.
o 20 Points____________________
Paragraph #2 Natural Rights
∙ Explain what rights the 13 colonies should have that is not allowed because of your relationship with Britain.
∙ Give at least three examples and explain how he has taken them away. o o 20 Points_____________________
∙ Paragraph # 3 List of Grievances (complaints)
o Write about the colonies complaints about the British government, single out King George III and Parliament.
o Give at least FOUR examples and be specific (name specific taxes, acts, or events etc.)
o Incorporate the line “Your Tea sure looked sweet in the Harbor” or “My best friend was Crispus Attucks.”
o 25

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

1. He has forbidden his Governors to pass Laws of immediate and pressing importance, unless suspended in their operation till his Assent should be obtained; and when so suspended, he has utterly neglected to attend to them.2. He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good.

Answer 2

1. He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good. 2. He has forbidden his Governors to pass Laws of immediate and pressing importance, unless suspended in their operation till his Assent should be obtained; and when so suspended, he has utterly neglected to attend to them.