America Declares Its Independence (dec 27, 1775 – jun 2, 1781)
Description:
The Declaration of Independence is adopted by the Second Continental Congress. Following a decade of agitation over taxes and a year of war, representatives make the break with Britain. King George III isn't willing to let his subjects go without a fight, and loyalist sentiment remains strong in many areas. Americans' primary allegiance is to their states; nationalism will grow slowly.Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 27, 1775
jun 2, 1781
~ 5 years and 5 months