Independence Day

Holidays & Events

High Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12

On July 4th, Americans around the world celebrate Independence Day. In this lesson, students learn the history about the Declaration of Independence.

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Focus

topic-based
4-skills
interpretive

Vocabulary

patriotism
independence
colony
liberty
pursuit
impose
abandon
allegiance
signature
synonymous
alternating
any old
half-mast
in mourning

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