1. what was one effect of new british taxes on colonists? (1 point)
more people in the colonies feared that war might break out.
colonists supported the taxes.
outraged colonists protested the new taxes.
the british lessened other duties to balance the taxes.
2. which of the following groups led violent protests against british taxation in the colonies? (1 point)
sons of liberty
virginia house of burgesses
parliament
daughters of liberty
3. which of the following was a consequence of the first continental congress? (1 point)

On july 4, 1776, thomas jefferson wrote the declaration of independence. the declaration of independence can be compared to a break up letter because jefferson explained why america wanted its independence from king george iii. read pages 516-520 in your textbook to discover why america wanted to be an independent country. you will write your own break up letter from the colonies to king george iii. your letter needs to be at least 5-7 sentences, include the issues/events leading up to this breaking point, and why the founding fathers felt independence would be better. remember! this is a “breakup letter”, so channel your inner taylor swift and make it creative!