The resistance to British taxation, which became the American Revolution, was the most important movement of the 1700s in America. To extend your analysis, pick one person and one event from the list below. Use multiple sources to gather information. Then fill out the graphic organizer by writing a summary which explains the person’s or event’s importance in the movement against British taxation. People:

Sam Adams
Crispus Attucks
Thomas Payne
Events:

Stamp Act
Intolerable Acts
Boston Tea Party
Boston Massacre

50 me 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!