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Early American Writings

Early American Writings. What are the necessary elements in a good break up letter? . Thomas Jefferson penned the Declaration of Independence It was signed July 4, 1776, the largest signature being that of John Hancock

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Early American Writings

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  1. Early American Writings

  2. What are the necessary elements in a good break up letter?

  3. Thomas Jefferson penned the Declaration of Independence It was signed July 4, 1776, the largest signature being that of John Hancock Signing the Declaration would have placed each man on Britain’s most wanted list, similar to Osama bin Laden In the eyes of England, each man that signed the Declaration was a terrorist. Declaration of independence

  4. The greatest break-up letter in history- • It gives the reason for the break-up • A list of faults of the other entity • This document has inspiration for countless civil rights activists, writers, and politicians. Declaration of independence

  5. “We hold these truths to be self evident– that all men are created equal.” Given “unalienable” rights of “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” Governments are instituted to protect civilians in their pursuit of happiness offering them safety. However, when a government “becomes destructive to those ends, it is the right of the people to abolish it.” Declaration of INdependence

  6. “But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such government, and to provide new guards for their future security. Reasons for anger toward the king Resolution for dissolving their compact.

  7. Under what circumstances would you revolt and take over the school?

  8. Thomas Paine was encouraged totestthe anger of the American colonists against the British forces. The Crisis

  9. PATHOS- Appeals to emotion LOGOS- Appeals to logic ETHOS- Making the audience approve of your character TONE- the speaker’s attitude on a subject MOOD- the emotion experienced by the reader

  10. Summer soldier- those people who are vigilant for a season “Tis dearness only that gives everything its value.” “God almighty will not give up…” notice the connection to Henry cry that God will protect the just nation. Common among nations going to war particularly those that are the underdog. “He whose heart is firm and his conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles onto death.” “Am I to suffer it?” Rhetorical question pondering if his anger is justified.

  11. “It is madness of folly to expect mercy”– Henry uses similar language in his speech emphasizing that the American could not turn back from the dangerous course even if they wanted to. Disputes the idea that the American should give up their weapons to Howe that would leave them defenseless to the British and Indians– this is same kind of reasoning used for the Bill of Rights “I see no reason for fear.” Similar to Henry’s– “Let it come!” Call to actions wherein the male claims that the ensuing struggle does not bother him. He closes with a hypothetical situation wherein he describes America as being overrun with violence and desolation.

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