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The United States Declaration of Independence is a statement adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, which announced that the thirteen American colonies then at war with Great Britain were now independent states, and thus no longer a part of the British Empire.
Written primarily by Thomas Jefferson, the Declaration is a formal explanation of why Congress had voted on July 2 to declare independence from Great Britain, more than a year after the outbreak of the American Revolutionary War. The birthday of the United States of America-Independence Day-is celebrated on July 4, the day the wording of the Declaration was approved by Congress.
After finalizing the text on July 4, Congress issued the Declaration of Independence in several forms. The most famous version of the Declaration, a signed copy that is usually regarded as the Declaration of Independence, is on display at the National Archives in Washington, D.C. Although the wording of the Declaration was approved on July 4, the date of its signing has been disputed. Most historians have concluded that it was signed nearly a month after its adoption, on August 2, 1776, and not on July 4 as is commonly thought.
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When America got independence?
Independence was declared July 4th, 1776
Which was the first latin America country to gain independence?
Haiti.
Did America gain any land during World War 1?
It gain alska Actually, the U.S. did gain Alaska at around the same time as WWI, but not as a direct result of it.
What was the first colony in latin america to gain independence?
Haiti did (1804).
How did America gain independence?
the constitution and bill of right allowed US to gain independence from the UK during the revolutionary war these were signed in philladelphia
What was the outcome of the Philippine Insurrection?
To gain independance from Us rule.
What republic wanted to gain independence from Russia?
None of Russian Republics want to gain independance from Russia.
When did North America become independence?
what year did america became independance
In what year did Japan gain independence?
japan gained independance in 630BC
Who did Haiti gain its independance from?
Haiti gained its independence from France
What Russian republic wants to gain independence from Russia?
None of Russian Republics want to gain independance from Russia.
Who is America celebrating independence from?
They are celebrating their independance from the British.
Why did America fight in the Revolutioary War?
America fought the revolutionary war for independance
When did Zambia gain independance?
October 24, 1964
What Russian republic wants to gain independence from russia today?
None of Russian Republics want to gain independance from Russia.
When did Sweden gain independance?
It was never conquered by anyone, but it was during the 1400s till 1520 in a union with denmark and Norway. You cant gain independance if someone else isn't ruling you.
What was the point of the American revolution?
to gain independance from Britain and its very high taxes on the colonists
