jul 15, 1776 - Declaration of Independence
Description:
Location: Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaSignificance: A definitive first step toward independence and the formation of the USA
Result: Declared the 13 colonies free of Britain
Effects: Influenced many future documents, as well as became a staple of American history, apart from giving independence to the US.
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Date:
jul 15, 1776
Now
~ 250 years ago