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    We have America because of Equality written in the Declaration of Independence. Declaration of Independence was mainly written by Thomas Jefferson at Independence Hall in Philadelphia‚ Pennsylvania. The Declaration of Independence freed U.S from British control. Also the Declaration of Independence made United States a nation. Some of the main ideals in the Declaration of Independence are equality‚ Life Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness‚ consent of the Governed‚ and alter or abolish government. The

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    The Declaration of Independence was adopted in 1776 and was written to give the colonies independence from England. The DOI explained to American colonists and to the rest of the world why the colonies were declaring their independence. The 13 colonies were upset British control due to the Parliament control‚ unable to sell products to other countries and the taxes placed on goods along with other expenses they were told to pay for. Because of such mistreatment the colonies decided to form their

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    INDEPENDENCE DAY The 15th of August is a very important day in the history of our country - India. It was on this day in 1947 that India became independent. We won freedom after a hard struggle. On this day our first Prime Minister Pundit Jawaharlal Nehruunfurled The National Flag at The Red Fort for the first time.  All the people irrespective of their caste‚ look and creed celebrate this day everyyear amidst great rejoicing. It is declared a public holiday. On this day we take a pledge to defend

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    honour to stand before you and say a few words on Indian Independence Day. It was today on 15th August that India woke up with Freedom way back in 1947 which is one of the biggest achievement for us. Who can forget that midnight of 15th August 1947 when Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru hoisted the Tri-coloured Indian Flag on Red Fort. Since that day we have got a great reason to celebrate this occasion every year with pride and honour. Independence Day in India is celebrated every year in each and every school

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    People were learning self­reliance and self­government. The attempts to strengthen the Church of England in America and to transform the colonies into royal provinces only fanned the spirit of independence which they came to America for. But the Americans did owe much of their prosperity to the help of the British government. It was the protection of the British navy that made sure Spain‚ Holland‚ and France wouldn’t wipe

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    document that convinced the colonists to break free from the British government was known as the Declaration of Independence. This document pursued to happiness and liberty for the colonist in the 13 colonial states of the United States of America. The Declaration of Independence by Thomas Jefferson use the rhetorical devices diction and repetition to convince the United States to declare independence from Great Britain. The choice of words that was presented in the article makes the context of the article

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    Do you know how and for what reasons the first 13 colonies of North America were found? Many of us today don’t know why these colonies were established‚ but we should because it’s an extremely important event in history. Many of the first settlers in the North America came from England‚ they came for reasons such as these: wanted land to plant on‚ religious freedom‚ wanted to become rich or famous‚ needed a new beginning‚ wanted to escape paying debts and others. The first successful settlement was

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    also draws modern parallels in themes that make the ideas of the mid-eighteenth century relevant today. The situation and sentiments that brought about The Declaration of Independence are reflected in those of Hamilton‚ showing the relevance of political literature in the past to the present. The Declaration of Independence expresses the concern of immigrants that their government was not paying attention to them. A new culture had formed in America that didn’t fit with old

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    to those relative weak countries in the Southern Hemisphere do simulate a huge conflict for the problem of independence. And in past one hundred year conflict‚ a lot of historical figures‚ like Mohandas Gandhi‚ Che Guevara‚ and Osama bin Laden‚ have appeared in the Southern Hemisphere countries to fight for the independence for their hometown. And for these leaders of movement of independence‚ they do have very different arguments and tactics in both political and religious ways‚ which result in different

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    American Revolution: A War For Independence: The War of Independence‚ also known as the American Revolution‚ was a monumental event in history. Many developments and implications during this time period changed the course of history and the lives of those who lived through it. During the American Revolution‚ 13 colonies fought for legal separation from the British government. In both large and small battles‚ American’s fought back in an attempt to claim independence from Britain. In the events leading

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