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  1. In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the Continental Congress adopts the Declaration of Independence, which proclaims the independence of the United States of America from Great Britain and its king.
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    American Revolution: The United States Declaration of Independence, in which the United States officially declares independence from the British Empire, is approved by the Continental Congress and signed by its president, John Hancock, together with representatives from Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts Bay, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina and...

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    The Declaration of Independence is the founding document of the United States, adopted by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. It explains why the Thirteen Colonies separated from Great Britain and asserted their natural and …

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    Learn about the American Revolution (1775-83), the war that won 13 colonies their independence from Great Britain. Explore the causes, battles, aftermath, and key people of the conflict that shaped the United States.

  9. Declaration of Independence ‑ Signed, Writer, Date

    Oct 27, 2009 · Learn about the document that declared the American colonies' independence from Britain in 1776, written by Thomas Jefferson and adopted by the Continental Congress. Find out its historical ...

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