declaration of independence

• Documento oficial, adoptado el 4 de julio de 1776 por el Segundo Congreso Continental, que proclama que las trece colonias americanas ya no forman parte del Imperio británico y explica las razones para buscar la independencia.

A formal document adopted on July 4, 1776, by the Second Continental Congress, announcing that the thirteen American colonies were no longer part of the British Empire and explaining the reasons for seeking independence.

1. Founding documentB2formalamerican

   The historic document adopted on July 4, 1776, by the Second Continental Congress, announcing the American colonies' separation from Great Britain.

   Declaración de Independencia

   • The Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia.
   • Every American schoolchild learns about the Declaration of Independence.
   • The document lists grievances against King George III.

2. General statement of autonomyB2formal

   Any formal statement or act by a group or entity declaring its freedom from control or rule by another.

   Declaración de independencia

   • The region issued a declaration of independence from the central government.
   • The company's declaration of independence from its parent corporation surprised the market.
   • Their declaration of independence was met with international recognition.