USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -4th July is celebrated as independence day in the US, as this is the day its author Thomas Jefferson signed the declaration of independence in 1776.

Detailed explanation-3: -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.

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.