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Understanding Independence Day: History, Celebrations, and Significance in America

Independence Day, celebrated on July 4th, commemorates the birth of the United States through the Declaration of Independence in 1776. This festivity features events like parades, concerts, and spectacular fireworks displays, particularly in Washington, D.C. Historical milestones leading to independence include rising taxes, the Boston Tea Party, and the Battle of Saratoga. Prominent figures such as Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, and Benjamin Franklin played vital roles. This day serves not only as a reminder of America's fight for freedom but as a celebration of cultural heritage.

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Understanding Independence Day: History, Celebrations, and Significance in America

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  1. INDEPENDENCE DAY Jorge Boronat, Paloma Catalá ,Ana Mª Germán

  2. INTRODUCTION • Celebrated in America • That festivity takes place the 4th of July.

  3. HISTORY • PRECEDING • WHY • DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE

  4. WAR OF THE SEVEN YEARS 1763 BRITISH HEGEMONY PRECEDING

  5. WHY Increase of taxes Stamps TEA (Boston tea party)

  6. BATTLE OF SARATOGA 1777 CAPTAIN BURGOYNE 1783 USA IS BORN TREATRY OF PARIS

  7. BATTLE

  8. DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE WRITTEN BY THOMAS JEFFERSON BUT SUPPORTED BY GEORGE WASHINGTON , BENJAMIN FRANKLIN , JOHN ADANS ( FOUNDING FATHERS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ) ARBITRARY POWER IS MOST ESTABLISHED ON THE RUINS OF LIBERTY ABUSED TO LICENTIOUSNESS (GEORGE WASHINGTON)

  9. DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE

  10. STATUE OF LIBERTY REFERENCE OF THE INDEPENDENCE DAY • FRANCE( Frédéric Bartholdic) • 151 ft • Give me your tired,your poor,your huddled massed yearning to breathe free

  11. DESCRIPTION • The Star-sprangled banner • At 11.45 in Washington Dc. In the Constitution Avenue from 7th to 17th Street. • There are many public events, parades, shows and fireworks displays.

  12. DESCRIPTION The national parade Music bands UNCLE SAM

  13. ORDER OF THE EVENTS

  14. CONCLUSION BUT...SHALL I GO ?¿

  15. CONCLUSION The Event is very important and also is a good way to know other cultures. New generations are awared of the origins , and they can revive them. NATIONAL HISTORICAL EVENT

  16. INVITATION

  17. CONCLUSION Thank you for your attention

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