The Declaration Of Independence

American Colonist

Apr 1, 1775

When Armed conflict between bands of American colonist and British Solders began in April 1775 the American were ostensibly fighting only for their right as subjects of the British solders. The congress formally adopted the Declaration Of Independence written largely by Jefferson in Philadelphia of July 4.

Revolution

Mar 1, 1776

In March 1776, North Carolinas revolution convection became the1st to notein favor o Independence.

Fourth Of July

Jul 4, 1776

The Declaration Of Independence is the statement adopted by the second continental congress meeting at Philadelphia, Pennslyvania, On July 4,1776, which announced the 13 colonies. Also, people celebrate the 4th of July for The Declaration Of Independence.

Nation

Jul 4, 1776

As the firs formal statement by a nations people asserting their right to choose their own government the Declaration Of Independence becomes a significant landmark in the history of democracy.

American Historians

Sep 1, 1979

In 1979, a committee of distinguished historians Henery May, George Fredickson, and Gordon Wood- voted to award to take in national consciousness and historical thinking given by the organization of American Historians.