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Lesson 47 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
1
Cause and effect explain why things happen.
2
Oral histories preserve community stories.
3
Primary sources come from the time of the event.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What tool puts events in order?