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Lesson 15 of 84 · Westward Expansion
Texas Independence and Annexation
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.
3
Oral histories preserve community stories.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2Which is a secondary source?