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Richard Henry Lee's Resolution of Independence (v2) - tyler/jonny

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Richard Henry Lee's Resolution of Independence (v2) - tyler/jonny

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1. the colonies declared independence to isolate themselves from britain, they were tired of being taxed (economic) and by being taxed their rights were violated (political).

2. The colonies were justified after thomas jefferson's declaration of independence explained in full why they wanted independence from Britain rather than Henry Lee's 3 vague reasons.

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Stamp Act Congress: From Declaration of Rights & Grievances of the Colonies (1765)- Mariah & Ruth

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Stamp Act Congress: From Declaration of Rights & Grievances of the Colonies (1765)- Mariah & Ruth

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The immediate historical event is the end of 7 years war prior to the implementation of the stamp act. England was left in debt because of the war and the stamp and all taxes after this was to raise money for Britain to pay of debt. The colonists were not happy that they were being taxed because they were not represented in parliament.

This document was intended for Parliament and the British Crown from the colonies. The document was meant to show the parliament what the colonists’ grievances were.

The stamp act congress wrote this document, the congress consisted of several representatives of some colonies.

This document was created to express the colonists grievances regarding the taxes implemented on them, more specifically the stamp act. It was also written to tell England what their rights were as American colonies.

This document reflects the popular argument because most of the population in the colonies were against the taxes. This document reflects the majority of the colonist point of view.

1. The colonist declared independence because they felt they were being oppressed by the British crown and parliament. The reasons were both political and economic. The colonists felt they were being taxed unfairly so their rights were being violated.

2. The colonists were justified in declaring their independence because to the colonist they were being treated unfairly. After the war, Britain was left in debt leaving the colonist with taxes to makeup that debt and with no land won.

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Daniel Leonard Deplores Rebellion (1775)- 

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Daniel Leonard Deplores Rebellion (1775)- 

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In the document Daniel leonard supported the loyalist point of view supporting the British crown, in the document he attempted to advise against rebellion.
The colonist rebelled because of economic views at it was the of all the imposed taxes was the tipping point that lead to the a mass rebellion. Because they were restrained by act such as the navigation acts which restrained them from trading other countries and limiting colonial profits.
Before the declaration of independence we can see that the British repeatedly attempted to make amends and compromise with the American colonies such as in the when the sugar act was repealed

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Connecticut decries the Boston Port Act (1774) - Melissa Diaz and Alexys Nuno 

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Connecticut decries the Boston Port Act (1774) - Melissa Diaz and Alexys Nuno 

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*The Boston Port act, and The Act of the British Parliament are events that helped shape this document.
*The document was intended for the sons of liberty and every American.
*The politician Peter Force from the  American congress wrote this document. A statement from the article that shows his POV is, ¨That we and every american are sharers¨. He is american.
*The document was written many years after the Boston Tea Party to talk about the laws and regulations that were enforced after the rebellion of the Sons of Liberty. The Authors POV helped shaped the document's because he was an American politician speaking for all Americans.
*The document is written by a american who believes in the same values as the patriots. The document reflects popular arguments on the Boston tea party by explaining what it is and explaining the laws after that event.

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Patrick Henry demands boldness (1775)- Vanessa Rosas, Delilah Munoz 

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Patrick Henry demands boldness (1775)- Vanessa Rosas, Delilah Munoz 

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According to this document, Patrick henry, a young lawyer-orator with the will of showing/ convincing the Virginian assembly to fight and defend what they have been building. The build of freedom which would be taken away and upon punished if they did not fight back.

Throughout the document it showed many examples of political reasons on why to fight. " Besides sir we have no election. If we were base enough to desire it, it is now to late to retire from the contest". This would be a great example cause it states even if they aren't ready or don't want the war to arrive, it will happen sooner or later. So to all in all to be ready and with millions with the will to fight for their liberty.

Their act of wanting to fight is justified, they have lost and went through so much to get to where they were. That many would not be willing to lose it all, and just surrender to their threats.

Patrick henry did influence this writing, because these were his words. He would be seemed very patriotic as well, as said "give me liberty or give me death!".

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Dean Josiah Tucker Advises a Divorce (1774)-Christian and Brandon

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Dean Josiah Tucker Advises a Divorce (1774)-Christian and Brandon

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Josiah Tucker believed that the colonies were not useful to the British anymore. He thought when the colonies and British separated that the colonies would still trade with Britain if the colonies found interest in trading. Also, if they separated it would save the British 300000 pounds by discharging the payment of military in the colonies. When separated the influence of British over colonies would be greater as the colonies would feel their own importance.

Josiah Tucker's plan to separate form the colonies is economic because he believes the British will still have trade relations with the colonies even after their separation. If the British separate from the colonies the British military will go back to Britain and protect their own country instead of protecting two countries. Not having to keep an army in the colonies would save the British from the cost of transportation to the colonies and production in the colonies.

This document was not justified since it did not happen yet, they could not be certain of the colonies trading with them and that it would save them money.

Josiah Tucker's point of view influences the document because he was a British clergyman-economist.

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Letters of a Loyalist Lady from Ann Hulton - Martin Abundis and Jessica Luna

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Letters of a Loyalist Lady from Ann Hulton - Martin Abundis and Jessica Luna

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In this document Ann (loyalist English women) talks mainly about the Boston Port Act (One of the Intolerable Acts)  and how it prevented any imports or exports  in Boston Massachusetts. This made the colonists angry and resentful. The colonists then proceeded to take their own actions and not use any manufactured goods by the British. The colonists had enough of the intolerable acts, and declared their independence.

The colonists declared independence due to economic reasons such as not being able to trade any goods because of the Boston Port Act. The shippers were not making any profit because the couldn't leave the port.

According to the document, their independence is justified because the Boston port act did not let them import or export anything, it wasn't fair towards the colonist. The colonists were not getting their rights, their freedom, causing them to rebel.

Anne´s point of view did influence this document, because of her loyalist perspective. In the document she refered to the propaganda that the colonists were publishing as ¨cruelty and falsehood¨.

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Philadelphia Threatens Tea Men (1773) By: The Committee of Tarring and Feathers - Nuvia Ramirez and Karina Coria 

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Philadelphia Threatens Tea Men (1773) By: The Committee of Tarring and Feathers - Nuvia Ramirez and Karina Coria 

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According to the document, the colonist declared independence in order to discard the taxation which was  the tea. "That, in their opinion, the tea in their custody is designed by the Minister to enforce such a tax, which they will undoubtedly oppose, and in so doing, give you every possible obstruction."
Their independence was just justified because they couldn't survive having taxation and their retaliation was being affected

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Letters From a Farmer in Pennsylvania (1767-68) - Reynaldo / Evie

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Letters From a Farmer in Pennsylvania (1767-68) - Reynaldo / Evie

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According to the document, John Dickinson, as well as his country, disliked the Townshend Acts. John Dickinson was a well-educated, wealthy lawyer, Pennsylvania farmer in his thirties. The document discussed being against heavy taxation and laws that Great Britain implemented on them.

John Dickinson wanted independence because he thought laws such as the Townshend Acts and the Stamp Acts were unfair, and he ¨wanted to protect the colonists life, liberty and property.¨ 2. [The colonies independence was justified because the taxes that Great Britain imposed upon them only built Britain's revenue.] British also imported raw materials from the colonies, manufactured them. and sold them back to the colonists. 1. [The reasons for independence that John Dickinson expresses are all economical.]

This document cause the countrymen to realize that the British was exploiting America for their own revenue. It led to colonists peacefully revolting for their independence.

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New Yorkers Abuse Tories (1775)- James Rivington- Marissa and Sydney 

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New Yorkers Abuse Tories (1775)- James Rivington- Marissa and Sydney 

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The colonists declared their independence because according to the document, they were being abused by Britain loyalists. due to the abuse, the colonists had to rebel and unite against Britain as a unified force in order to receive rightful treatment.

The reason independence was rightfully justified because the colonists would be surrounded by loyalists mobs and were getting attacked under the King's knowing. Due to the unjustified attacks by the loyalists, it caused the colonists to get riled up and start to fight for their independence.

This document is more political than economic because the colonists wanted to separate themselves from King George's rule.

The document supports the colonists point of view because it explains the abuse they received from the loyalists, as said by Rivington.

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 Two Views of the British Empire (1767, 1775) - David Ruiz Bello, Lisbeth Salas

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 Two Views of the British Empire (1767, 1775) - David Ruiz Bello, Lisbeth Salas

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According to this document, with the two pictures that were included. Such as "Britannia: Her colonies" created in 1766, it illustrates that The American colonies wanted reconciliation from the British.  Ben Franklin was actually the only who illustrated the picture, showing a female without legs or arms, that representing the colonies. Basically saying that they can all benefit from each other. However The British did not feel the same way. Later in the year 1775, another illustration came out, but it wasn't from the American's, but rather the British. In the image "The wise men of Gotham and the Goose" it has a lot more symbolism. It show's a goose getting his head chopped off, which is a representation of The colonies, while the people who are killing the goose, are represented as The British. Another symbol is the goose's egg. The egg is meant to symbolize the taxes, and how all the man just want the goose's eggs, which in turns shows how all the British wanted was taxes.

Based on this document, the reasons for the colonists declaring independence were mainly economical. Based on the picture “ The wise men of Gotham and the Goose”, it shows that Britain was always at their(America) throats. They were forcing them to pay taxes which were represented by eggs. However, in “Britannia: Her colonies”, showed Americas point of view and it showed that they wanted to reconcile because they would function economically better together.

The colonists were indeed justified for declaring independence because at first, American colonist tried to reconcile with Britain based on the picture by Benjamin Franklin. However, Britain’s point of view, they didn’t care for reconciliation and continued to impose them.

Franklin's point of view didn't really influence the illustration. Ben himself was part of the American colonies, but if he really did have hate towards them he would've drawn something different, but in the image, it's more of a an offer of peace, and note really hate.

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Samuel Johnson Urges the Iron Fist (1775)  Jettah Hutchings, James 

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Samuel Johnson Urges the Iron Fist (1775)  Jettah Hutchings, James 

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According to this document it discusses Johnson's prospective on how The British should attempt to conquer the Americans. This document also discusses what would happen if the Americans won and the impact their victory would have on Great Britain. Johnson explains that all their liberties and freedoms would be robbed from Great Britain.

This document was intended to address the argument of whether or not Great Britain should attempt to conquer American colonies and Johnson addresses that Great Britain should take action by "May we subdue them with least injury possible to their person and possessions. When they are reduced to obedience, may the obedience be secured by stricter laws and stronger obligations."

This document is political due to Johnson wanting to tone down the American's rebellions. Johnson also refers back to the Seven Years War as well as Johnson wanting to produce stricter laws.
According to this article the Americans were not justified in declaration of independence. The Americans seemed as unsatisfied rebels, and yet Britain assisted in the French and Indian war was to prevent further tensions with native americans.

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Journals   of   the   Continental   Congress  -  Petition   to   the   King;   July  8,   1775 (The   Olive   Branch   Petition) - Caryngten Tigner, Bear Nunley

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Journals   of   the   Continental   Congress  -  Petition   to   the   King;   July  8,   1775 (The   Olive   Branch   Petition) - Caryngten Tigner, Bear Nunley

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This document was written on July 8, 1775.  The American Revolution started on April 19, 1775.  So, at this time, the American Revolution had been going on for a few months.  It was an attempt to assert the rights of the colonists while maintaining their loyalty to the British crown.

This document was intended for King George III.  The first sentence, he states, ¨To the King's most excellent Majesty.¨

The continental congress wrote this document, comprised of 49 signers including John Hancock, but was drafted by John Hancock.  The authors POV is first person because nobody in America wants to go to war with the British because the British are so powerful.

The document was created to try to make amends with the British, to stop the war that was already going on.  They still are loyal to the King, but want things to change.  The author's POV shapes this document because the reader sees that it is written by somebody that is living through it.  This document is a letter, so it shows that the colonists have respect and are loyal to the king.

The document reflects popular arguments on the subject because most colonists were loyal to the royal crown, but were tired of how they were getting treated.  This reflects COT because eventually the Americans aren't scared anymore of the British and want to fight.

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Benjamin Franklin Testifies Against the Stamp Act, by the House of Commons - Kyle Logan, Belen Zamora 

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Benjamin Franklin Testifies Against the Stamp Act, by the House of Commons - Kyle Logan, Belen Zamora 

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According to the document's transcript, Benjamin Franklin believed the Stamp Act and other acts like it would hurt Colonial belief and love for Britain, further separating the two sides. He says (in the transcript) that "there is not enough gold and silver to pay the Stamp Act for one year,"  as the Colonies already paid taxes, and this new one wouldn't help.

Franklin's argument lists economical reasons as to why the Stamp Act should be diminished. He states that the colonies already pay taxes to support the military and government, of which many colonial citizens could barely afford. Along with providing evidence that Parliament never reimbursed the colonies for their aid in the French-Indian war, when they had spent "500,000 pounds, and the reimbursements, in the whole, did not exceed 60,000 pounds."

Evidenced in the document, the revolution was justified, as the colonies were massively undercompensated for their aid to the British, and the Stamp Act simply added to that bankrupcy.

Benjamin Franklin's colonial view would have influenced the argument and made it biased.

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The Abortive Slave Trade Indictment (1776) 

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The Abortive Slave Trade Indictment (1776) 

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Alissa Amaral, Makenzie Martins

According to document 15, King George III was "against human nature itself". This Trade Indictment regarded the economic issues which King George III  created among the colonists, as the colonists were trying to abort the slave trade,  he continues to support it.

The Abortive Slave Trade Indictment is a document stating the economic issues which the King has bestowed upon his people. Although he was a christian king he had decided that men were to be placed into and out of slavery, as well as he encourages them to be unfaithful towards each other, "he urges them to commit against the lives of another." This document was expressing the colonists feelings towards King George's intentions of chaos.

The Abortive Slave Trade Indictment was justified, because King George was a instigator, trying to cause issues amongst his own people as well as he continues to support the African Slave Trade.

The document was written from Jefferson's point of view. As he attempts to add to the original indictment. His point of view would have created conflict with the South (as they thrive due to slavery), so this addition was turned away.

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The Abortive Slave Trade Indictment (1776)

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The Abortive Slave Trade Indictment (1776)

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Richard Henry Lee's Resolution of Independence (1776) - Tyler,

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Richard Henry Lee's Resolution of Independence (1776) - Tyler,

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Great tensions between the American colonies and British government were reaching a breaking point. Patriot leaders began training militias to prepare for armed conflict with the British troops occupying Boston. Richard Henry Lee proposed the original declaration of independence.

The audience directed by the author was colonists. This document concerns the declaration of independence written by Richard Henry Lee and any colonist who had a wonder of what was going on would read this.

The person who wrote these documents is richard henry lee,  he proposed a much more vague version of the declaration rather than thomas jefferson, 3 reasons compared to thomas jefferson’s 6

The purpose of these documents was to inform the colonists, explaining why they cut ties with britain in 3 ways. The document itself explained why and during this time, the americans were at war with the british. All patriots wanted this to happen and supported it.

The document is significant because it is the original document that declared independence from britain and started the legacy that lives on to today

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Declaration of Independence by Thomas Jefferson-Mr. Reindl

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Declaration of Independence by Thomas Jefferson-Mr. Reindl

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According to this document, King George III had violated the natural rights (life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness) of the American Colonists.  The majority of the Declaration is a list of grievances that the colonists had against the British.  The Patriots believed that they had tried for a redress of these grievances and the King had shown no willingness to do so, so Revolution was the only answer (abolish the existing government and replace it with one that would guarantee their rights).

The Declaration primarily lists political reasons, such as no representation in Parliament,  and the denial of rights to American colonies, but also mentions the imposition of unfair taxes and cutting off trade with the rest of the world, so Jefferson gives both political and economic reasons as to why the colonists were declaring independence, but the primary emphasis is on political power and rights.

According to this document, the Revolution was justified, as it lists in great detail the actions taken by the British that violated colonial rights.

Jefferson's point of view definitely influenced the writing of this document, as he is a die-hard Patriot.