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Olivia Clayton
Mr. Maddox
US History
11 November 2020
Founding Father Of America
Were the Founding Fathers justified in rebelling against the British government and declaring
independence?
Was it reasonable for the founding fathers to go against, and fight against, the British for
announcing independence from the british government, that they were no longer going to do the
things the british government say, but their own government
Think less general, think more about what the actual founders wanted. They mostly cared about
their own interests, not world interests.
What was the British government asking them to do? With money? American colonists
paid lower than the british did.
What about the treatment, how was the British government treating them? Did you learn
anything about a guy named Locke? Yes. Okay, and what did Locke say
He wanted everyone to be treated the same.​ Kind of yeah, he wanted people to be treated
fair and that everyone has the same rights
Yea ​
⬇ down to thesis statement what do think so far
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In a well-developed essay that includes an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion,
explain whether or not the Founding Fathers were justified in declaring independence. Be sure to address
counterclaims in your essay and include reasons and evidence to support your argument.
Intro
Attention grabber/ hook:
Do you want your rights not protected, respected?
Thesis statement :
Colonists believed that the government was not protecting their rights as a person who
lawfully lives in the colonies.
Body Paragraphs
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CONCLUSION
Supporting arguments/ details
Restate thesis statement
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