jul 4, 1776 - American Declaration of Independence: The American Declaration of Independence is the document officially announcing the 13 colonies of America as free states independent from the rule of Great Britian. The causes of the declaration include colonists being convinced that Parliament is taking away their rights of liberty. Events like the Boston Tea Party, Lexington and Concord, caused the need for a declaration. The effects are that it unified the 13 American colonies by giving freedom from Britian.
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jul 4, 1776
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