Independence Day And Democracy by Kamala Sarup
On July 2, 1776, the Continental Congress, the informal governing body among the 13 rebellious British colonies, approved a "Resolution of Independence" introduced on June 7 by delegate Richard Henry Lee of Virginia. At this time, from the American point of view, the 13 colonies ceased to exist; that is, they were then 13 independent (sovereign) nations. However, Great Britain continued to view them asrebellious colonies and attempted unsuccessfully during the next five years to subdue them with force.
On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress approved a formal Declaration of Independence, drafted by Thomas Jefferson and other committee members. This is the first document representing some unity among The United States of America (the first time this name is formally used) and July 4, is the traditional date for celebrating the independence of the U.S.A.
Trick question: When did the American colonists become independent from Great Britain? Answer would be 3/1/81 when Articles of Confederation were approved by the 13 states.
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