4th Of July: 250 Years Of Independence

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  1. 3. The mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty.
  2. 4. The loyalty, devotion, and obedience a person owes to a country, government, sovereign, or cause.
  3. 6. Low-explosive pyrotechnic devices designed to produce brilliant displays of light, loud noises, and vibrant colors.
  4. 7. A violent organized combat between opposing forces in a war or prolonged struggle to achieve a goal such as the one in Gettysburg.
  5. 11. A popular nickname for the flag of the U.S>
  6. 12. The state of being free from the control, influence, or support of others.
  7. 13. The power or right to act, speak, and think without external hindrance, restraint, or coercion.
  8. 14. Having a deep, abiding love, devotion, and loyal support of one's country.
  9. 16. The key political leaders and statesmen who led the American Revolution against Great Britain and established the U.S. Government.
  10. 17. A native or citizen of the United States of America.
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  1. 1. The fundamental set of principles, laws, and established precedents according to which a state or organization, or other entity is governed.
  2. 2. A public, formal, and explicit statement or announcement, either written or spoken in such we are celebrating on July 4th.
  3. 5. The original 13 area along the east coast.
  4. 7. Official national bird of the U.S.A. as of 2024 under President Biden.
  5. 8. The fundamental right and power to act, speak, and live without arbitrary interference or oppressive restrictions imposed by authority.
  6. 9. An individual who serves in an organized armed force, specifically the armed forces.
  7. 10. A system of government in which power is vested in the people, who rule either directly or through freely elected representatives.
  8. 15. A rousing, uplifting song of praise, devotion, or patriotism