Declaration of Independence July 4, 1776

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Declaration of Independence

July 4, 1776

Twelve colonies voted in favor of the Declaration of Independence. New York abstained. This Declaration stated that the colonies were free and independent states, absolved of all allegiance to England. It made official what had already been happening; as the War of Independence was in full swing.

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