declaration of independence

• Documento oficial adotado em 4 de julho de 1776 pelo Segundo Congresso Continental, proclamando que as treze colônias americanas não faziam mais parte do Império Britânico e explicando as razões de sua busca pela independência.

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.

   Documento fundador

   • 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.

   declaração de independência

   • 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.