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.”
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