Why did the colonists fight the British? because of high taxes.

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Why did the colonists fight the British? because of high taxes

What did the Declaration of Independence do? It said the United States is free.

What are 2 rights in the Declaration of Independence? Lifeliberty

When was the Declaration of Independence adopted? July 4th, 1776

When do we celebrate Independence Day? July 4th

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? Thomas Jefferson

Who is the father of our country? George Washington

Who was the first president? George Washington

What does the Constitution do? It sets up the government.

What happened at the Constitutional Convention? The Constitution was written.

When was the Constitution written? 1787

What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for? He started the first free libraries.

The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers. Alexander Hamilton