Declaration of Independence Adopts Free States in 1776
The document proclaims the colonies’ right to independence from Britain and outlines grievances against King George III. Delegates including John Hancock and Thomas Jefferson celebrate the decision to dissolve political ties and form new, sovereign states with rights to war, peace, and commerce.
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