When was America became independent?

Question

When was America became independent?

Answer 1

Actually on July 2, 1776, when 2 people signed the Declaration of Independence. All the other signatures came later on.

Answer 2

July 4, 1776

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Answer 3

July 4, 1776 with the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Answer 4

The written Declaration of Independence was dated July 4, 1776 but wasn't actually signed until August 2.

Independence was declared on July 2, 1776.

Nope, that's not a typo. July 2, 1776 is the day that the Continental Congress actually voted for independence. John Adams, in his writings, even noted that July 2 would be remembered in the annals of American history and would be marked with fireworks and celebrations. That year most of the grand celebrations weren't until mid-July, though, because it took time for the news to spread. The following year they forgot about the one year anniversary until July 3, so they celebrated on the 4th.

So, technically, we should have had all the fireworks & festivities two days ago. : )

Wild Fan 63 is right about how independence was officially declared, but not won that day. June 21, 1788 was the day the Constitution was ratified.

Answer 5

4 July, 1776

Answer 6

The United States DECLARED independence on July 4, 1776. Our forefathers DID NOT WIN independence on that day, however. It was a long, hard-fought war and we did not have true independence until the British surrendered to Washington and even then, we did not have a Constitution until 1789. For that matter, less than half of the residents of the original colonies wanted to fight for independence. It was a very controversial and hotly debated/contested issue of the day. Had the revolution failed, those patriots would have hung or gone before the firing squad for treason and high crimes against the crown.