4 juill. 1776 - Declaration of Independence
Description:
Statement adopted by the Second Continental Congress that announced that the Thirteen Colonies would regard themselves at 13 independent sovereign states that are no longer under British rule; first step toward forming the United States of America; original draft composed by Thomas Jefferson; justified independence by listing colonial grievances against King George III and by asserting certain natural and legal rights of the colonies and their peopleAjouté au bande de temps:
Date:
4 juill. 1776
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 249 ans