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The Declaration of Independence  On July 4, 1776 the Second Continental Congress officially declared independence and formed the United States of America by adopting the Declaration of Independence, written by Thomas Jefferson（托马斯·杰斐逊）of Virginia. (July 4 is celebrated as the nations birthday.) Westward Expansion – “Manifest Destiny” 西进运动 1. The hardship of early pioneer settlers – Oregon Trail (俄勒冈小道) The trip on foot took four to six months. California Gold Rush加州淘金者  People traveled to California in the search for quick riches. The number of westward