Letter to King George Assignment: Imagine you are an American colonist. The year is 1775. Great Britain has begun to increase its control over the colonies. Redcoats are station throughout cities and taxes are being raised on everyday items. Throughout the colonies, there are whispers of resentment and stirs of rebellion. In Boston, 5 colonists are shot dead after taunting British soldiers. Patrick Henry gives a passionate speech to the House of Burgesses. Write a letter to King George explaining what is going on in the colonies. Include at least 3 sources of colonial dissatisfaction (3 reasons the colonists are upset with the British government. Requirements: Your letter should be historically accurate. Be sure to include the dates, locations, and information about the events. The letter should describe the events that took place in Boston. Describe how colonists reacted to the taxes that were placed on them by the British government. The letter should reflect emotion, or feelings about the events in the colonies. How did you feel when you realized you would be taxed by the British government? How did you feel toward King George? What did you expect would happen when the colonists in Boston revolted? The letter should be written in letter format. It should be addressed to someone and signed. Use paragraphs with complete sentences and correct grammar. EVALUATION REQUIREMENTS POINTS TEACHER
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Letter to King George
Assignment: Imagine you are an American colonist. The year is 1775. Great Britain has begun to increase its control over the colonies. Redcoats are station throughout cities and taxes are being raised on everyday items. Throughout the colonies, there are whispers of resentment and stirs of rebellion. In Boston, 5 colonists are shot dead after taunting British soldiers. Patrick Henry gives a passionate speech to the House of Burgesses. Write a letter to King George explaining what is going on in the colonies. Include at least 3 sources of colonial dissatisfaction (3 reasons the colonists are upset with the British government.
Requirements:
Your letter should be historically accurate. Be sure to include the dates, locations, and information about the events.
The letter should describe the events that took place in Boston. Describe how colonists reacted to the taxes that were placed on them by the British government.
The letter should reflect emotion, or feelings about the events in the colonies. How did you feel when you realized you would be taxed by the British government? How did you feel toward King George? What did you expect would happen when the colonists in Boston revolted?
The letter should be written in letter format. It should be addressed to someone and signed. Use paragraphs with complete sentences and correct grammar.
EVALUATION
REQUIREMENTS POINTS TEACHER EVALUATIONLetter is historically accurate, facts are included
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Letter describes the events that are happening in the colonies in detail
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Letter is emotional, feelings are reflected
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Letter is written in complete, grammatically correct sentences
5
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Letter to King George
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