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Lesson 79 of 84 · World History
The Reformation
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
Oral histories preserve community stories.
2
Primary sources come from the time of the event.
3
Historians use evidence to support claims.
Timeline
1869
The Transcontinental Railroad is completed
1920
Women gain the right to vote (19th Amendment)
1929
The Great Depression begins
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What is an artifact?