EMERGENCE OF USA
FOUNDATION OF AMERICAN COLONIES
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Question
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The Declaration of Independence has 27 grievances against King George III. What is a grievance?
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reasons for the “break-up” (a complaint)
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a last ditch effort to get back together (last chance)
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reasons why the colonies like King George (a positive review)
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peace treaty between US and England
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Grievance 1 "He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good.” The Colonial assemblies passed various legislation, including ones on governing their slaves, creating colonial currencies, and requesting representatives to be sent to the British Parliament.
Detailed explanation-2: -"He has plundered our seas, ravaged our coasts, burnt our towns, and destroyed the lives of our people."
Detailed explanation-3: -Which reason best explains why this grievance was included in the Declaration? Trade focused on generating income for the Crown only. The preamble to the Declaration of Independence outlines the principles upon which the new government would be based.
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