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The Declaration of Independence was voted on, passed, and was adopted by the Second Continental Congress, on July 4, 1776.
They wanted to be treated right.
wrote phamphlet "Common Sense" which helped colonists decide for independence from British.
It encouraged people to stand up for their beliefs.
No. It was Thomas Paine.
It encouraged people to stand up for there beliefs -Apex
Yemen obtained its independence from its colonists in 1918.
Croatia obtained its independence from its colonists in 1822.
Georgia obtained its independence from its colonists in 1776.
Hungary obtained its independence from its colonists in 1001.
Portugal obtained its independence from its colonists in 1143.
Mongolia obtained its independence from its colonists in 1206.
Thailand obtained its independence from its colonists in 1238.