What connection does Lincoln make between participation in government and the enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation? The government will provide jobs for persons held in slavery in states that choose to embrace the proclamation. States that participate in government are excluded from the requirements of the proclamation. States that have a certain percentage of persons held in slavery are required to comply with the proclamation. States that refuse to participate in government are exempt from the benefits provided in the proclamation.

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!