The Declaration of Independence When the Declaration of Independence was read aloud in New York City, it started a riot. George Washington read the document aloud in front of City Hall. The 13 American colonies fought for independence from British rule to become the United States The war had 217,000 US troops (20 sept 1775 año – 17 mar 1803 año)
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20 sept 1775 año
17 mar 1803 año
~ 27 years