Problem: Nearly 250 years ago, British colonists living in North America became angry with a king who imposed more and more taxes but gave the colonists little political representation. The colonists were frustrated by their lack of political rights and discouraged by their lack of freedom. This treatment at the hands of a distant ruler led them to break away and form their own nation-the United States of America. This new nation became a symbol of democracy, a system of government where the people rule.
Under what conditions do you think it is permissible for citizens to form a new government? What are some qualities that an ideal government should have?