1776 was the year we declared independence
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No. The Declaration of Independence was written after the American Revolution and announced the separation of the colonies from England and the formation of the United States of America.
At the Treaty of Paris, September 3, 1783
The Declaration of Independence is unique in that it was the first time a people announced their reasons for revolting against the government and setting up an independent nation. The Declaration stated the grievances they had against the king, announced they were declaring idependence and proclamed themselves an independent nation.
The 13 American colonies split from the British empire with the Declaration of Independence. The Declaration was signed on July 4, 1776.
The Northern or New England colonies favored independence from Britain versus reconciliation. The middle colonies were in favor of reconciliation.