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Why does the Gov’t exist England USA To assure order To make the upper class and the King rich To make the King more powerful Protect citizens: Life Liberty Property Va Declaration of Rights

Let’s declare independence from England and fight a war against the strongest nation in the world! Yeah, I don’t know about that. I think I will just stay here on my farm.

Common Sense NEED Gov’t NEED Rules No Need For: Gov’t Rules

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Declaration of Independence 4 Big Points Declaration of Independence Independence Equality Unalienable Rights Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness

Declaration of Independence 4 Big Points Declaration of Independence Independence Equality Unalienable Rights Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness Grievances (complaints)

27 Dear King, You are a tyrant You have taken our right of trial by jury You have unfairly taxed us You have removed our representatives in the government You have a standing army in the colonies in times of peace …and more

Dear BF or GF, I’m breaking up with you (independence) Your breath stinks You smell Your jokes aren’t funny You’re immature You never stood up for me You think you’re more important Your friends are better looking

Second Continental Congress Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes!

Dear BF or GF, Where are the 4 parts? I’m breaking up with you Your breath stinks You smell Your jokes aren’t funny You’re immature You never stood up for me You think you’re more important Your friends are better looking Where are the 4 parts?

Write your own break up letter to the King or Queen Declare your independence explain that you are equal explain that your unalienable rights were not protected state 7 grievances sign it!