B2

1. When it is time to separate from our government, and become independent, it is important to say why we want independence.
2. The intended audience is King George III and the British parliament. It was written to explain why the colonies wanted to separate from the government and gain their independence.
3. The colonies decided to separate because they believed their rights had been taken away; King George had given them no power. He was also passing laws they believed to be unfair.