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A long time ago, the United States didn’t exist—it was made up of thirteen colonies ruled by Britain. The colonists grew upset because they had to pay taxes and follow unfair rules. Finally, they decided to fight for their freedom. Leaders like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin helped guide the way. In 1776, the colonies wrote the Declaration of Independence, saying they wanted to be their own country. After many tough battles, they finally won. This is the story of how America was born, and how ordinary people worked together to build a new nation of freedom.
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A long time ago, the United States didn’t exist—it was made up of thirteen colonies ruled by Britain. The colonists grew upset because they had to pay taxes and follow unfair rules. Finally, they decided to fight for their freedom. Leaders like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin helped guide the way. In 1776, the colonies wrote the Declaration of Independence, saying they wanted to be their own country. After many tough battles, they finally won. This is the story of how America was born, and how ordinary people worked together to build a new nation of freedom.
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Find the Bedtime History podcast wherever you like to listen!
