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Lesson 79 of 84 · Industrial Revolution
Women in the American Revolution
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
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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
1861
The Civil War begins
1865
The Civil War ends; slavery is abolished
1869
The Transcontinental Railroad is completed
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What is an artifact?