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MicrosoftLesson 6
Why did American colonists want to free themselves from Great Britain?
The growth of the American colonies raised issues with the parent country, Great Britain, that were difficult to resolve peacefully. This lesson describes the circumstances that produced the Declaration of Independence and the major ideas about government and natural rights included in that document.Section 1
Why did American colonists want to free themselves from Great Britain?- Discussion and research questions
Section 2
What steps did the colonists take to resist a greater British control and the imposition of new taxes?- Discussion and research questions
Section 3
What events led to the Declaration of Independence and what is its significance?- Discussion and research questions