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Should the Colonies Declare Independence from England

Should the Colonies Declare Independence from England. Big Question: Should we get a DIVORCE? . Just like Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise the colonists had their own views of whether or not they should get a DIVORCE from England. Loyalists v. Patriots. Patriots. Loyalists.

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Should the Colonies Declare Independence from England

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  1. Should the Colonies Declare Independence from England

  2. Big Question: Should we get a DIVORCE?

  3. Just like Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise the colonists had their own views of whether or not they should get a DIVORCE from England.

  4. Loyalists v. Patriots

  5. Patriots Loyalists • Wanted Independence from England. • Attacked homes and businesses of the loyalists. • Believed that people have rights and the government cannot take away their property • Believed they do not have a voice in parliament so they cannot tax colonies. • Remained loyal to Britain. • Against declaring Independence from England. • (Start website info) • Believed a strong unified British empire is good for all. • Colonies profit from trade with England.

  6. Statement Strategy • Directions: 1. Read the short passages 2. Answer the questions based on the passage you’ve read

  7. Do you think the colonies should get a divorce from England?note: We are NEVER EVER getting back TOGETHER!

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