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The Road to American Independence: Rebellion, Revolution, and Statehood

Explore how British colonial policies, the Continental Congress, and the Declaration of Independence shaped the journey towards American independence and the formation of state governments.

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The Road to American Independence: Rebellion, Revolution, and Statehood

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  1. Section 2 American Independence Chapter 2 Origins of American Government

  2. American Independence Main Idea The British imposed new policies on their American colonies, sparking rebellion and, in time, the American Revolution.

  3. American Independence • Reading Focus • How did British colonial policies lead to American independence? • What were the aims of the Continental Congress? • Which ideas and events inspired the Declaration of Independence? • How did the first state governments reflect the conflict that led to the American Revolution?

  4. The Colonies Become States

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