SS.7.CG1.5 Road to Independence Vocab

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Declaration of Independence

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The founding document that provided a justification for independence, including a list of the grievances of the colonies against the King of England; adopted July 4, 1776 by the Second Continental Congress.

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grievance

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A complaint.

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representation

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A person or group acting on behalf of another person or group.

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taxation

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Money charged by a government for specific facilities or services.