Week 9
Until the late 1700’s the 13 colonies were under the control of Great Britain(England).
The British fought in the French and Indian War. They lost lots of money and needed some more. They began to tax the people living in the 13 colonies. The colonists were angry!!! No one asked them if they wanted or should pay.
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The Declaration of Independence is a document that explained the colonies plan for democracy. It also listed all the ways that the king of Great Britain (England) wronged the colonist.
Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence.
The Declaration of Independence was written on July 4, 1776.
The Declaration of Independence was written in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The Declaration of Independence was written because King George made unfair laws, had too many taxes, and told the colonist they couldn’t vote.
The American Revolution was a war that was fought to gain freedom from England.
The first war in the American Revolution was fought at Lexington and Concord in Massachusetts. The people chose George Washington to lead the Continental Army against the British. The war lasted 8 years,
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This means that all people are made the same and should be treated equal.
This means God made us and we have certain rights.
1. right to life 2. right to liberty 3. the pursuit of happiness