This activity can be used to support learning about the ideas in Rosemarie Zagarri's essay, The Declaration's Grievances Against the King, from the America at 250 Civic Toolkit.
Individually or in small groups, create a Declaration of Dependence to refute the colonists. Write an introduction and responses to some of the grievances listed in the Declaration of Independence from the perspective of King George III. Use the space to brainstorm your thoughts.
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