The Declaration of

Independence

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What is the Declaration of Independence?
• The Declaration of Independence is a document that was
written in 1776 to declare the freedom of North American
colonies from Great Britain.

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Result of the Declaration of Independence
• The introduction of the Declaration of Independence led
to the American Revolution, which lasted 9 years.

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What was the American Revolution?
• The term “Revolution” is defined by a change in government.

• The American Revolution was a war between the North American

colonies and Great Britain that ultimately resulted in the change in
government and the freedom of the colonies.

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