THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1775 1783
THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE TEXT SIGNERS AND LEGACY
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It outlawed slavery.
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It created taxes for the colonists.
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It listed all the reasons the colonies should be free from England.
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It made George Washington the first president.
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Detailed explanation-1: -The most important and dramatic statement comes near the end: “That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States.” It declares a complete break with Britain and its King and claims the powers of an independent country.
Detailed explanation-2: -In the early 1770s, more and more colonists became convinced that Parliament intended to take away their freedom. In fact, the Americans saw a pattern of increasing oppression and corruption happening all around the world. Parliament was determined to bring its unruly American subjects to heel.
Detailed explanation-3: -1) American colonists did not have the same rights as citizens who actually lived in Great Britain. 2) The colonies were not allowed to send representatives to Parliament. 3) They could not vote on issues and taxes directly affecting them.
Detailed explanation-4: -The final draft of the Declaration of Independence contains a preamble, a list of grievances, a formal declaration of independence, and signatures.