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Lesson Two: The American Revolution



England had 13 colonies along the eastern coast of what is now the United States. They were Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and
Georgia.

Many people living in the colonies did not want to live under English control. In 1774, many colonial leaders met and decided to prepare for war. Patrick Henry, a colonial leader, said, “Give me liberty or give me death.” The Revolutionary War against England started in 1775. George Washington was the commander-in-chief of the colonial army.

On July 4, 1776, leaders from all thirteen colonies signed the Declaration of Independence. Thomas Jefferson was main writer of the document. The main idea of the Declaration of Independence is that “All men are created equal” and that all people have a right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. July 4th is now celebrated as Independence Day.

In 1783, England was defeated. The United States became an independent country. George Washington became the first president. He is still called the “father of our country.”

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