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George Washington led the American forces to victory and, thanks to the diplomatic efforts of Thomas Jefferson, France and Spain acted as allies, providing arms for the war.
Independence was formally declared on July 2 1776; on July 4 1776, the final version of the Declaration was approved by Congress, announcing that the 13 colonies were free from British rule.
While the Fourth of July marks the adoption of the Declaration of the Independence, most of the Congress members actually signed the document on August 2, 1776.
Following the Declaration of Independence, they went on to become the United States of America – however conflict continued up until 1783.
4th of July 2021: how a tax on playing cards and a thwarted tea shipment led to US Independence Day
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4th of July 2021: how a tax on playing cards and a thwarted tea shipment led to US Independence Day
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