U.S. Declaration of Independance

On 2nd July 1776, the thirteen British colonies located in North America voted the decision to free themselves from the British crown. Some of you may think I got the date wrong but no, it is on 2nd July and not 4th July this was voted.

The Continental Congress then needed a document to be written explaining their decision to the public. That document was approved on 4th July and 200 copies were printed.

Considering the representatives who signed this document were commiting an act of sedition, it was advisable for them to have the time to get out of town before British troops could arrest them... Wise decision... The rest is History... Happy 4th of July!