In what year was the english colony of jamestown founded?
a. 1499
b. 1578
c. 1607
d. 1724 user: what was a direct result of jamestown's success?
a. the return of half of the colonists to england
b. a decrease in indentured servants in the colony
c. the importation of african slaves to the english colonies
d. a sudden and marked decline in the colony's population

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!