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Amid contention, criticism, and compromise, a divided nation had to present a unified front. It came at a cost.

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Using a Declaration of Independence worksheet was one of the easiest ways to help my son understand why July 4th really matters. Instead of just memorizing names and dates, he could color, label maps, ...