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Independence Day
獨立日
The Fourth of July marks the anniversary of America's Declaration of Independence from Britain.
7月4日是美國宣布脫離英國獨立的紀念日。
During the summer of 1776, most American colonists were increasingly angry about what they considered unfair treatment by the British government.
在1776年夏天，許多美洲的殖民地居民對英國政府的不公平對待越來越憤慨。
By June, fighting had already taken place between colonial forces and Britain.
6月，殖民地和英國之間的戰爭就已開始。
The idea of independence was spreading.
人們追求獨立的想法在殖民地上蔓延。
Delegates from the thirteen colonies gathered.
13個殖民地的代表聚集起來。
The Continental Congress decided that a document declaring separation from Britain should be declared.
大陸會議決定一份宣布從英國分離出來的聲明。
On July fourth, the Continental Congress voted to approve the Declaration of Independence.
在7月4日，大陸會議通過《獨立宣言》，宣布美國獨立。
It says that people have the right to change their government if it denies them their rights.
《獨立宣言》中寫道如果政府剝奪人民的權利，人們有權對它做出改變。
It states that everyone has the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
它指出,每個人都有生命權,自由權和追求幸福的權利。
Today, the Fourth of July holiday is a time for friends and families to gather.
如今，獨立日也是美國家庭朋友團聚的日子。
They might play sports and eat foods cooked outdoors.
可能會進行戶外運動及進餐。
They might watch a parade in their community.
他們也會在社區觀看游行。
At night, many people gather to watch fireworks bursting in the dark sky.
在晚上,在黑暗中會有許多人聚集觀看煙花在天空中綻放。
