July 4, 1776
Definition
This date marks when representatives from each of the original thirteen American colonies came together to adopt The Declaration of Independence. This document formally severed their political connections to Great Britain.
Related terms
Thomas Jefferson: He was the main author of the Declaration of Independence, and later served as the third President of the United States.
Founding Fathers: The group of leaders who united the Thirteen Colonies, led the war for independence from Great Britain, and built a frame of government for the new United States.
Articles of Confederation: The first constitution of the United States, adopted by Congress in 1777 and enacted in 1781. It established a weak central government that included a one-house legislature.
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AP US History - 3.4 Philosophical Foundations of the American Revolution
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