2 juill. 1776 - The Declaration of Independence

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In 1776 the Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress on July 2nd. It announced the separation of 13 North American British colonies from Great Britain. The Congress on July 2nd had agreeing, by votes of 12 colonies resolved that the united colonies had the right to be free, independent states. The date on which the final separation was, was actually on July 2nd, but July 4th was adopted as the day to celebrate and is most commonly called the Fourth of July, or Independence Day.

Written by Cara and edited by Elizabeth and Myra

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