When did America gain independence? Who was the first president of America?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for two historical facts: the date of America's independence and the identity of its first president. The high level approach to address this will involve looking up the historical context of the Declaration of Independence and the election of the first president.
Answer
1776; George Washington
America gained independence on July 4, 1776. George Washington became the first president, serving from 1789 to 1797.
Answer for screen readers
America gained independence on July 4, 1776. George Washington became the first president, serving from 1789 to 1797.
More Information
The Continental Congress voted for independence on July 2, but the Declaration was formally adopted on July 4, leading to its celebration as Independence Day. George Washington was a key figure in achieving independence and later in shaping the United States as its first president.
Tips
A common mistake is to confuse the approval date, July 2, with the celebration date, July 4, for Independence Day.
Sources
- Declaration of Independence - George Washington - Mount Vernon - mountvernon.org
- George Washington - National Museum of the United States Army - thenmusa.org
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