Question

Imagine you are a member of the British Parliament at the time when the Declaration of Independence was written. You have been tasked to write a reply to the Declaration, which will be delivered to the colonies. Write an essay (three paragraphs) presenting counterarguments to the key points in the Declaration of Independence.

Answer 1

Counterarguments to the points in the Declaration of Independence

Explanation:

We have to represent the British Parliament, so we are to be a British person at the time when the Declaration of Independence was written. The document called the Declaration of Independence is a statement of war with clauses. So if one represents the colonies, he is definitely not going to be pleased with it. Now, the British person has to make the observation and convey his response by highlighting the opinion of the colonies and their counter arguments. Some of the points of discussion could be:

1. British monarchy has set up absolute despotism over its colonies.
2. The King has been a dictator who has has violated and manipulated the privileges of the colonies and its people.
3. The petitions of the colonies have been dismissed without any consideration, sometimes met with more serious violations.
4. The Monarch has turned a blind eye to the sufferings of the colonies.
5. The American colonies too have the right to liberate themselves from the British rule.