Q. 78 / 128American History → Colonial Period & Independence
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
OFFICIAL ANSWER
- July 4, 1776
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Context
After months of debate and a year of armed conflict, the Continental Congress in Philadelphia voted for independence on July 2, 1776. The Declaration itself—drafted primarily by Thomas Jefferson—was adopted two days later. July 4th became the celebrated date because it marked the approval of the final text, though most delegates did not sign until August 2, 1776.
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