Question

a revolutionary break - up letter
directions: use the declaration of independence as a template for this assignment. write a \break - up letter\ to the king of england from the american colonists. fill in the prompts below, then use your answers to write a modern - day \break - up letter\ with the same concepts as outlined in the declaration of independence.

1. what have the colonists realized in the relationship between themselves and the king?
2. in what ways do the colonists deserve better treatment?
3. how has the king wronged the colonists?
4. what changes will the colonists make after the break - up?

dear george,
blank lines
sincerely,
america

Explanation:

1. The colonists realized the king was tyrannical and not acting in their best - interests. They saw the relationship as one of oppression rather than just governance.
2. The colonists believed they deserved representation in Parliament, fair taxation, and the right to self - governance as English subjects.
3. The king imposed unfair taxes like the Stamp Act and Intolerable Acts, restricted trade, and quartered troops in colonists' homes without consent.
4. After the break - up, the colonists would form their own government, create a new nation, and seek to trade freely with other countries.

Answer:

1. The colonists realized the king was oppressive and not acting in their best interests.
2. They deserved representation, fair taxation, and self - governance.
3. He imposed unfair taxes, restricted trade, and quartered troops.
4. They would form their own government and trade freely.