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Article: 100 Documents.(historic documents)
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- U.S. News & World Report
- Article date:
- September 22, 2003
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1 LEE RESOLUTION, 1776
On June 7, in the Second Continental Congress, Richard Henry Lee proposes independence for the American Colonies.
2 DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE, 1776
The formal statement of separation from England and list of grievances is adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4.
3 ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION, 1777
Reserves the right for each state to maintain "its sovereignty, freedom, and independence."
4 TREATY OF ALLIANCE WITH FRANCE, 1778