When did America gain independence? Who was the first president of America then?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about two historical facts: the date when America gained independence and the identity of its first president. To answer it, we need to provide the date of independence and mention George Washington as the first president.
Answer
Independence: July 4, 1776. First President: George Washington in 1789.
America gained independence on July 4, 1776, and George Washington became the first President of the United States under the current Constitution in 1789.
Answer for screen readers
America gained independence on July 4, 1776, and George Washington became the first President of the United States under the current Constitution in 1789.
More Information
The Declaration of Independence in 1776 marked the separation of the Thirteen Colonies from British rule. George Washington was unanimously elected as the first President due to his leadership during the American Revolutionary War.
Tips
A common mistake is to assume Washington was President immediately after independence. The United States initially functioned under the Articles of Confederation and had Presidents of the Congress before adopting the Constitution in 1789.
Sources
- The Declaration of Independence, 1776 - Office of the Historian - history.state.gov
- George Washington - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
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