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What Did Colorado Look Like on July 4, 1776?
PHILADELPHIA, JUL 4 – The Declaration formally severed ties with Britain and led to international alliances that secured American independence, with 56 delegates signing the historic document.
- On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was adopted and signed, marking the formal break from British control over the thirteen American colonies.
- Colonists grew increasingly frustrated with British taxation, frontier policies, and lack of representation, leading to war starting by April 1775.
- The Declaration severed ties with Great Britain, paving the way for alliances with France, the Netherlands, and Spain during the Revolutionary War.
- John Adams called July 2, 1776, the "most memorable epoch" to be celebrated by succeeding generations, emphasizing unalienable rights including life and liberty.
- Britain recognized American independence in 1783 after military defeat, leading to sovereignty and formation of a new nation celebrated annually on July 4 as Independence Day.
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Delegates to the Second Continental Congress, meeting in Philadelphia on the Fourth of July in 1776, issued a remarkable document, proclaiming the 13 colonies in America to be free from British control. Fifty-six delegates signed a Declaration of Independence, famously…
What did Colorado look like on July 4, 1776?
DENVER (KDVR) — On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, putting the United States on the path to evolve into what it is known as today. As the celebrations of freedom commenced on the East Coast, a much more distant Colorado remained untouched by British colonials. It wouldn't be until 1876 that Colorado was admitted to the Union, as it earned its title as the Centennial State after being admitted 100 y…
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A Couple Days Off
Today is Independence Day, the day we — as citizens and residents of the United States — celebrate the passage of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. As its title states, the document declared the 13 North American colonies' new independence from Great Britain and King George III, setting off the Revolutionary War. We're going to take the next few days off to savor July 4, 2025, and to recharge. We'll be …
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In Congress, July 4, 1776: 13 colonies declare freedom from Great Britain
The Declaration of Independence, adopted on July 4, 1776, was a game-changer for the 13 American colonies. This bold move cut ties with Great Britain and opened the door for a crucial alliance with France. Here
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