The War for Independence Peace in the

The War for Independence

Peace in the World If there is light in the soul, There will be beauty in the person. If there is beauty in the person, There will be harmony in the house. If there is harmony in the house, There will be order in the nation. If there is order in the nation, There will be peace in the world.

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The first pilgrims 1620

Thanksgiving Day It is celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November

The War for Independence Slavery A colonial protest against the Stamp Act of 1765

* Causes of the War Главная причина — Англия тормозила развитие колоний (The main cause – England slowed down the development of colonies. ) * Очень высокое налогообложение 13 колоний королевским парламентом Англии (Very high taxes which had to be paid to the British Government). * Отсутствие представительства в парламенте (The absence of the representation in the Government).

The “Boston Tea Party” 1773

The Battle of Lexington April, 1775

George Washington (1732— 1799)

The Declaration of Independence 1776

Thomas Jefferson Memorial (1743 — 1826)

Victory Yorktown Peace Treaty 1783 Victory of the American Army at Saratoga 1777

US Constitution 1787

Stars and Stripes

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