Traditions and Encounters, 4th Edition (Bentley)

Chapter 29: REVOLUTIONS AND NATIONAL STATES IN THE ATLANTIC WORLD

Internet Activities: Declaration of Independence

http://www.law.indiana.edu/uslawdocs/declaration.html

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Many Americans think they are thoroughly familiar with this document, but in fact, the phrases and rhetorical flourishes known to so many constitute only a small portion of it. Read the text, focusing particularly on the grievances listed against King George. What are the primary complaints listed in this document? Do any of these complaints surprise you? Why focus all the blame on King George rather than Parliament? Does this unfamiliar part of the document change the message of the Declaration in any way? If so, how?
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