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Lesson 64 of 84 · Decolonization
Seeds of Independence
Famous speeches shaped history: Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, King's 'I Have a Dream,' and Roosevelt's fireside chats moved millions to action and reflection.
Key Facts
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Oral histories preserve community stories.
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Primary sources come from the time of the event.
3
Historians use evidence to support claims.
Timeline
1963
Martin Luther King Jr. gives the 'I Have a Dream' speech
1964
The Civil Rights Act is signed
1969
Astronauts land on the Moon
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What is an artifact?