7h 5min, jul 4, 1776 y - Declaration of independence ratified
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The Declaration of Independence, written by Thomas Jefferson and adopted by the Second Continental Congress, states the reasons the British colonies of North America sought independence in July of 1776. ... In this case, a long history of abuses has led the colonists to overthrow a tyrannical government.
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7h 5min, jul 4, 1776 y
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~ 250 years ago