Spring 1776
Paines idea had bring momentum to the colonies shift.Congress draft a document declaring american independence.This document would also explain the reasons,why they were declaring.The declaraion came 442 days after the shots were fired at lexington and concord that leave a mark and conflict between the both colonies.They came various oppositions after the stamp act was passed,which led to the taxation without representation.The declaration of independence state not only that the colonies wanted independent nation but also peace between them.
July 2nd
Congress voted that America was free,2 days laters they approved it.Delegates of the 2nd continental congress sign it.Members of the continetal congres were unwilling and not in favor to declare independence.On July 4 the declaration was adopted by 12 colonies after all.With the signing of the treaty of Paris with britain the united stes became and indepent nation.
Thomas Jefferson wrothe the declaration and 3rd president,he also denounced the king as tyrant.The declaration has a long list of grievences that provided the rebellion.Declariong independece was one thing,fighting for it was different,war went on for 4 years.
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