Directions: On the next slide are most of the grievances from the Declaration of Independence. • If the grievance seems to be something that would affect only the rich and powerful, write O (for ONLY rich and powerful) in the empty column. • If the grievance seems to be something that would affect all the colonists, write A (for ALL the colonists) in the empty column.

He has refused to pass, and forbidden his governors to pass, important and necessary laws. A

He has broken up certain legislatures that opposed him, and refused to let others be elected. O

He has refused to establish courts of justice, and has made judges dependent on him for their jobs and salaries. A

He has sent swarms of British officers to harass our people and eat our food. A

He has kept among us, in times of peace, standing armies, without the consent of our legislatures. A

For cutting off our trade with all parts of the world; A

For imposing taxes on us without our consent; A

For depriving us, in many cases, of the benefits of trial by jury; A

He is waging war against us; He has plundered our seas, ravaged our coasts, burned our towns, and destroyed the lives of our people. A

He has started fights among us and has also forced us to live near merciless Indian savages. A

1. Do these grievances seem to be things that upset rich people or everyone?

These grievances affected everyone in the colonies.

2. Do you think these complaints would give people reason to go to war and possibly die? Why or why not?

Yes, I believe that these reasons could push people to go to war and die because their freedom was being suppressed. Freedom is necessary for humans to thrive, so its absence can lead to a revolt.

Explanation:

The above grievances were some of those stated by the colonists, providing insights into the oppression they suffered under British rule. The American colonists were rightly unhappy because of these treatments.

Everyone in the colonies, the rich and the poor, were all affected by this and that was why they unanimously agreed to seek independence from the British government. Their freedom which is a basic need and right of man was undermined so they were right to seek freedom.