Prequel to Independence
A long series of outrages and abuses over time would drive the English citizens living in the colony of Massachusetts to seek self-government, believing that the united colonies were and should be free and independent states. Some of the events, which we might call the Prequel to Independence, represent key moments in the many years leading up to the creation of the United States of America.
In this activity, you will place a set of documents and images in chronological order. If you get stumped, use the “Show Hints” button.
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