The Declaration of Independence

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George Washington To make smb . pay taxes – заставлять платить налоги To boycott – бойкотировать No taxation without representation – Нет налогам без представительства Boston Tea Party – «Бостонское чаепитие» To separate – отделяться Authority – авторитет To ignore smb / smth – игнорировать To set up smth . – основывать что-либо

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The first president of the USA George Washington was born on 22 February 1732 into the family of a rich Virginia landowner.

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Beginning of the career In 1765 the British government decided to make the Americans pay taxes, but they forgot about the independent spirit of the colonists. So a war between Great Britain and its American colonies was started.

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The Boston Tea Party It happened in 1773 when British ships loaded with tea came into Boston Harbour . The Bostonians decided that they were not going to accept the tea and were not going to pay tax on it.

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Constitutional Convention The Congress was so weak that it was ignored both at home and abroad. It was clear that America needed a stronger central government.

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Correct the mistakes: 22 February 1732 – Washington was born into a very poor family. 1765 – The British government decided to make the Americans pay taxes. 1773 – Washington took part in the Boston Tea Party. 1774 – Washington represented the state of Virginia in the First Continental Congress. 1787 – Washington took part in a « constitutional convention » . 1789 –Washington was elected President of the USA.

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Thomas Jefferson Thomas Jefferson was born in Virginia, on 13 April 1743. Jefferson had a very good education. He was respected for his writing talent. In 1776 the Congress decided that no further alliance with Great Britain was possible, and America had to become an independent country. The document was called the Declaration of Independence and was admitted on July 4, 1776.

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The Declaration of Independence All men have the same rights. Regardless of birth, wealth, or status everybody has the right for life, freedom and happiness. Governments are created by people in order to protect their rights. The government is the servant, not the master, of human beings.

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Answer the questions: What is the Declaration of Independence? How long did it take Jefferson to write it? When was the Declaration of Independence signed? What was Washington doing when the Declaration of Independence was signed? What was Jefferson himself proud of?