On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, officially proclaiming America's independence from Great Britain. This monumental event came 442 days after the first shots of the American Revolution at Lexington and Concord.
The Declaration marked a pivotal ideological shift, encouraging France to eventually support the Patriots. The conflict's roots trace back to 1765 when Parliament passed the Stamp Act, a taxation measure to fund British troops in America. Under the rallying cry, 'no taxation without representation,' colonists protested vehemently. Despite the repeal of the Stamp Act in 1766, tensions flared again with the Tea Act of 1773, sparking the infamous Boston Tea Party where militants dumped British tea into Boston Harbor.
In retaliation, the British passed the Coercive Acts, closing Boston Harbor and imposing military rule in Massachusetts. These 'Intolerable Acts' led to the formation of the Continental Congress, united in resistance. Massachusetts spearheaded the rebellion, and in April 1775, British troops clashed with American militiamen at Lexington, igniting the Revolutionary War.
Initially viewed as a civil war within the British Empire, the conflict escalated as Parliament refused to negotiate, even hiring German mercenaries to suppress the rebellion. In response, the Continental Congress moved towards independence, culminating in the adoption of the Declaration on July 4, 1776. This bold move not only asserted American independence but also laid the foundation for a new nation based on liberty and justice.
Join us as we explore how the Declaration of Independence set the stage for the birth of the United States of America.
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The Declaration of Independence: Birth of a Nation
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