What effect did thinkers from the 1500s and early 1600s have on the Enlightenment?
A
They made important discoveries that made
the ideas of the Enlightenment possible.
B.
They created ideas about science and math
that slowed the Enlightenment.
С
They supported traditional rules and rulers
who were against the Enlightenment.
D
They began revolutions that inspired the later
thinkers of the Enlightenment.

On july 4, 1776, thomas jefferson wrote the declaration of independence. the declaration of independence can be compared to a break up letter because jefferson explained why america wanted its independence from king george iii. read pages 516-520 in your textbook to discover why america wanted to be an independent country. you will write your own break up letter from the colonies to king george iii. your letter needs to be at least 5-7 sentences, include the issues/events leading up to this breaking point, and why the founding fathers felt independence would be better. remember! this is a “breakup letter”, so channel your inner taylor swift and make it creative!