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When was the Declaration of Independence adopted by the Continental Congress?
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Study Notes
Declaration of Independence
- Adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776
- Written by a committee of five: Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Robert Livingston, and Roger Sherman
- Declared the 13 American colonies' independence from Great Britain and established the United States of America as a sovereign nation
- Based on the principles of liberty, democracy, and individual rights
- Influenced by the Enlightenment thinkers, such as John Locke and Jean-Jacques Rousseau
- Consists of three main parts:
- Preamble: introduction to the document and its purpose
- List of Grievances: enumeration of the colonies' complaints against King George III
- Declaration of Natural Rights: assertion of the colonies' right to revolt and establish a new government
Major Battles
Early Battles (1775-1777)
- Battle of Lexington and Concord (April 19, 1775): first battle of the American Revolution, fought in Massachusetts
- Battle of Bunker Hill (June 17, 1775): fought in Boston, Massachusetts; although the British won, they suffered heavy casualties
- Battle of Saratoga (September 19-October 7, 1777): decisive American victory in New York, convincing France to ally with the Americans
Mid-War Battles (1778-1780)
- Battle of Monmouth (June 28, 1778): fought in New Jersey, resulting in a tactical draw
- Battle of Camden (August 16, 1780): British victory in South Carolina, but American forces rebounded under General Nathanael Greene
Turning Point and Final Battles (1781-1783)
- Battle of Yorktown (September 28-October 19, 1781): American and French forces trapped and forced the British surrender, leading to the eventual British recognition of American independence
- Battle of Cowpens (January 17, 1781): American victory in South Carolina, weakening British control in the South
- Battle of Guilford Courthouse (March 15, 1781): British victory in North Carolina, but at great cost, leading to their eventual withdrawal from the South
The Declaration of Independence
- Adopted on July 4, 1776, by the Continental Congress
- Written by a committee of five, including Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Robert Livingston, and Roger Sherman
- Established the United States of America as a sovereign nation, declaring independence from Great Britain
- Based on principles of liberty, democracy, and individual rights, influenced by Enlightenment thinkers like John Locke and Jean-Jacques Rousseau
- Consists of three main parts: Preamble, List of Grievances, and Declaration of Natural Rights
American Revolution Battles
Early Battles (1775-1777)
- Battle of Lexington and Concord: first battle of the American Revolution, fought in Massachusetts on April 19, 1775
- Battle of Bunker Hill: fought in Boston, Massachusetts on June 17, 1775, with heavy British casualties
- Battle of Saratoga: decisive American victory in New York from September 19 to October 7, 1777, convincing France to ally with the Americans
Mid-War Battles (1778-1780)
- Battle of Monmouth: fought in New Jersey on June 28, 1778, resulting in a tactical draw
- Battle of Camden: British victory in South Carolina on August 16, 1780, but American forces rebounded under General Nathanael Greene
Turning Point and Final Battles (1781-1783)
- Battle of Yorktown: American and French forces trapped and forced the British surrender from September 28 to October 19, 1781, leading to eventual British recognition of American independence
- Battle of Cowpens: American victory in South Carolina on January 17, 1781, weakening British control in the South
- Battle of Guilford Courthouse: British victory in North Carolina on March 15, 1781, but at great cost, leading to their eventual withdrawal from the South
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Learn about the adoption, writers, and significance of the Declaration of Independence that established the United States as a sovereign nation.
