How did the fourth crusade contribute to the byzantine empire’s downfall? it caused the death of the most able and respected byzantine emperor, leo iii. it left constantinople permanently damaged after the crusaders looted its valuables. it led to large-scale conflicts between the byzantine civilians and military forces. it unleashed a terrible plague on constantinople, drastically reducing its population. it showed the byzantine subjects the incompetence and cowardice of their rulers.

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!