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Document from the Continental Congress outlining colonists' grievances against British rule, dated October 19, 1765.
Document excerpt from the Declaration and Resolves of the First Continental Congress, October 14, 1774.
Document excerpt from the Continental Congress, July 5, 1775, addressing grievances to the King.
Historic document titled "A Declaration by the Representatives of the United Colonies of North-America," July 6, 1775.

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Document from the Continental Congress outlining colonists' grievances against British rule, dated October 19, 1765.
Primary Source: Declaration of Rights and Grievances, October 19, 1765

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Document excerpt from the Declaration and Resolves of the First Continental Congress, October 14, 1774.
Excerpted Primary Source: Declaration and Resolves of the First Continental Congress, October 14, 1774

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Document excerpt from the Continental Congress, July 5, 1775, addressing grievances to the King.
Primary Sources: Petition to the King, July 8, 1775 and Olive Branch Petition, July 5, 1775

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Historic document titled "A Declaration by the Representatives of the United Colonies of North-America," July 6, 1775.
Primary Source: The Declaration of the Causes and Necessity of Taking Up Arms, July 6, 1775 (excerpts)

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Document titled "Proclamation of Rebellion, August 23, 1775," detailing King George III's stance on rebellion.
Primary Source: Proclamation of Rebellion, August 23, 1775

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