EMERGENCE OF USA
THE INDEPENDENCE OF USA
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Declaration of America
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Declaration of Independence
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Declaration of Human Rights
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -It was on 4th July 1776, when Congress signed the Declaration of Independence of the United States, thereby giving freedom to the country from British rule. Thus, 4th July marks the Independence Day of the US. Back in the 18th century, 13 states of this country were British colonies.
Detailed explanation-2: -On July 4th, the Continental Congress formally adopted the Declaration of Independence, which had been written largely by Jefferson. Though the vote for actual independence took place on July 2nd, from then on the 4th became the day that was celebrated as the birth of American independence.
Detailed explanation-3: -In India, the birthday of Swami Vivekananda is celebrated as National Youth Day. He died on 4 July 1902 in Belur Math, Bengal Presidency, British India (present-day West Bengal, India).
Detailed explanation-4: -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.