USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -By issuing the Declaration of Independence, adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, the 13 American colonies severed their political connections to Great Britain. The Declaration summarized the colonists’ motivations for seeking independence.

Detailed explanation-2: -The most well-known printed version of the United States’ Declaration of Independence is emblazoned with the words “In Congress, July 4, 1776” at the top, and displays the signatures of John Hancock and other founding fathers at the bottom.

Detailed explanation-3: -Declaration of Independence, printed by John Dunlap, July 4, 1776, Records of the Continental and Confederation, Congresses and the Constitutional Convention, 1774-1789, Record Group 360; National Archives. The Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Declaration of Independence expresses the ideals on which the United States was founded and the reasons for separation from Great Britain.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Articles of Confederation served as the written document that established the functions of the national government of the United States after it declared independence from Great Britain.