USA HISTORY

THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1775 1783

AMERICAN REVOLUTION SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Declaration of Independence was officially accepted on what date?
A
June 2, 1770
B
January 24, 1775
C
December 25th 1976
D
July 4th 1776
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Back in the 18th century, 13 states of this country were British colonies. In 1776, it was under the rule of King George III. Congress approved the Declaration of Independence on 2nd July 1776.

Detailed explanation-2: -Independence Day. On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress unanimously adopted the Declaration of Independence, announcing the colonies’ separation from Great Britain.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. It was engrossed on parchment and on August 2, 1776, delegates began signing it.

Detailed explanation-4: -Officially, the Congress declared its freedom from Great Britain on July 2, 1776, when it approved a resolution in a unanimous vote. After voting on independence on July 2, the group needed to draft a document explaining the move to the public.

Detailed explanation-5: -After much debate, the Second Continental Congress ultimately agreed to the Declaration of Independence, and then signed it on August 2, 1776, in the Pennsylvania State House.

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