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Declaration of Independence Adopted in Congress 1776
A condensed retelling of the July 4 1776 declaration in Philadelphia, announcing the colonies free and independent States with rights to levy war conclude peace engage in alliances establish commerce and more. It lists grievances against King George III including taxation without consent and obstruction of justice, and ends with pledges of lives fortunes and honor by the signers. The roster includes Jefferson Adams Franklin Hancock and many others.
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Great Britain
Britain
United States of America