In 1776, the thirteen colonies officially severed ties with the British Empire
The adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 transformed thirteen struggling colonies into a sovereign nation, fundamentally changing the global political landscape and the concept of self-governance.
In 1776, the Continental Congress met in Philadelphia to adopt a document that would sever all political ties with the British Empire. This bold move was not just a local rebellion but a radical assertion that all men are created equal and possess unalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
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