Select a vocabulary term from the box to complete each of the sentences that follow. Not all the terms will be used. WORDS:
proportional, compromise, republic, federalism, judicial branch, electoral college, depression, legislative branch, checks and balances, manumission, amendment, depreciate. bicameral, executive branch, ordinance.

SENTENCES:
1. I a(n) like the United States, citizens rule through elected representatives.

2. In the late 1700's, the number of free African American people in Virginia grew due to the passage of law that encouraged

3. An example of a(n) to the U. S. Constitution is the Bill of Rights,

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!