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1)At the time of the signing the US consisted of 13 colonies under the rule of England’s King George III. There was growing unrest concerning the taxes which had to be paid to England.
2) This was commonly referred to as “Taxation without Representation” as the colonist did not have any representation in the English Parliament.
3) As the unrest grew in the colonies, King George sent extra troops to help control any rebellion.
4) By June 1776 a committee headed by Thomas Jefferson, was formed to compose a formal declaration of independence.
5) Although the signing of the Declaration was not completed until August, the 4th July has been accepted as the official anniversary of United States independence.
6)Other worth mentioning national days include Flag Day which is celebrated on June 14 and dates back to 1777. The thirteen stripes on the American flag represent the original thirteen colonies.
7)Now there are fifty states and they are represented by the fifty stars on the flag.
8) The red of the flag is for valour, zeal and fervency whereas the white is for hope, purity, cleanliness of life, and rectitude of conduct.
9) The blue colour, the colour of heaven,stands for reverence to God, loyalty, sincerity, justice and truth.
5. the 4th of July OR July 4th
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1) To verify the historical context of the United States consisting of 13 colonies under the rule of England's King George III, you can refer to history books or reliable online sources that provide information about the American Revolution. These sources can provide detailed accounts of the colonies and their relationship with England at the time.
2) The concept of "Taxation without Representation" can be further understood by studying the events leading up to the American Revolution. Books on American history or online sources that cover the period between the French and Indian War and the American Revolution can provide a more comprehensive explanation.
3) The arrival of extra troops sent by King George III to control any potential rebellion can also be verified through historical accounts. Again, referring to books or reliable online sources focusing on the American Revolution will provide more information on this topic.
4) The formation of a committee, led by Thomas Jefferson, to compose a formal declaration of independence can be established through primary sources such as letters, diaries, and official documents from that period. The National Archives or other reputable historical archives can provide access to such primary sources.
5) The acceptance of July 4th as the official anniversary of United States independence can be attributed to the date the Second Continental Congress approved the final wording of the Declaration of Independence. Checking historical records and documents from that time period will confirm this information.
6) Flag Day being celebrated on June 14th can be confirmed by referring to the Flag Day Act of 1949, which officially designated this date as Flag Day in the United States. The historical significance of the thirteen stripes representing the original colonies can be traced back to the design of the first American flag by Betsy Ross in 1777.
7) The current number of states in the United States being represented by the fifty stars on the flag can be validated by counting the number of states in the country. Various official government websites or reference sources, such as the United States Census Bureau, can provide up-to-date information on the number of states.
8) The symbolism behind the colors of the American flag is primarily derived from historical interpretations. The red representing valor, zeal, and fervency, the white representing hope, purity, cleanliness of life, and rectitude of conduct, and the blue representing reverence to God, loyalty, sincerity, justice, and truth can be found in various historical documents, such as official explanations or historical records related to the flag's design.
9) The explanation for the blue color, representing reverence to God, loyalty, sincerity, justice, and truth, can be found in historical interpretations and sources discussing the symbolism of the American flag. Books on flag history or official government resources can provide further details on the significance of the colors.
Remember to always refer to reliable and reputable sources when seeking to verify historical information.