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Document from the Continental Congress outlining colonists' grievances against British rule, dated October 19, 1765.
Document excerpt from the Declaration and Resolves of the First Continental Congress, October 14, 1774.
Document excerpt from the Continental Congress, July 5, 1775, addressing grievances to the King.
Historic document titled "A Declaration by the Representatives of the United Colonies of North-America," July 6, 1775.

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Document from the Continental Congress outlining colonists' grievances against British rule, dated October 19, 1765.
Declaration of Rights and Grievances, October 19, 1765 Primary Source
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The text of this source with questions that guide students in understanding the effect of Parliaments actions on the Colonists.
Document excerpt from the Declaration and Resolves of the First Continental Congress, October 14, 1774.
Excerpted Primary Source: Declaration and Resolves of the First Continental Congress, October 14, 1774
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An excerpted version of the text of this source with questions that guide students in understanding the effect of Parliaments actions on the Colonists.
Document excerpt from the Continental Congress, July 5, 1775, addressing grievances to the King.
Primary Sources: Petition to the King, July 8, 1775 and Olive Branch Petition, July 5, 1775
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Excerpted versions of the texts of these source with questions that guide students in understanding the effect of Parliaments actions on the Colonists.
Historic document titled "A Declaration by the Representatives of the United Colonies of North-America," July 6, 1775.
The Declaration of the Causes and Necessity of Taking Up Arms Excerpts, July 6, 1775 Primary Source
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An excerpted version of the text of this source that guides students in their understanding.
Document titled "Proclamation of Rebellion, August 23, 1775," detailing King George III's stance on rebellion.
Proclamation of Rebellion, August 23, 1775 Primary Source
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The text of this source with questions that guide students in understanding the effect of Parliaments actions on the Colonists.