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Sparkling Pyrotechnic Spectacle: A Fascinating Journey into Independence Day Celebrations

Dive into the world of fireworks and barbecues with this captivating article that delves into the history and significance of Independence Day celebrations in America. Discover the origins of pyrotechnics and the traditions associated with July 4th.

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Sparkling Pyrotechnic Spectacle: A Fascinating Journey into Independence Day Celebrations

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  1. 5 words that have something to do with the 4th of July

  2. pyrotechnics a fancy word for “fireworks”, from Greek pyro (fire) and technica (working, mechanics)

  3. barbeque from French: de barbe à queue

  4. revolution Latin:re- “again”volvare “to turn”Literally, “to overturn”

  5. independence in + de + pendarependare = “to hang, swing”de+pendare = “to hang from”in+de+pendare = “to not hang from”

  6. America The continents of North and South America were named for the Italian explorer Amerigo Vespucci.This article (also handed out in class) explains why.

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