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Lesson 15 of 84 · The Civil War
The Emancipation Proclamation
The Declaration of Independence, adopted July 4, 1776, announced freedom from British rule. Thomas Jefferson wrote that all people have rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
Key Facts
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Timelines show events in order.
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Cause and effect explain why things happen.
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Oral histories preserve community stories.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2Which is a secondary source?