answersLogoWhite

0

The Declaration used the term "United States" for the first time. A state is, in general usage, an independent nation. The states were only bound together by a Continental Army and Continental Congress, and there was no such thing as national law or policy. The states were therefore not really independent, but they were also not one nation. This kind of halfway status of nationhood was quite common in Europe, especially in Germany and Italy.

User Avatar

Wiki User

15y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What was the Declaration of Independence do for America?

It delcared the United States and independent nation from Great Britain.


When did the history of the US begin?

When the Declaration of Independence was ratified and the USA became an independent nation.


What resulted from the signing of the Declaration of independence?

america became an independent nation. everyone had equal rights.


What did the declaration of Independence establish?

This document declared to Britain and the world that the United States of America was henceforth an independent nation and no longer a colony of Great Britain, which it had been for the previous 150 years or so.


Is Haiti a colony?

Haiti was formerly a colony of France, but it is presently an independent (although impoverished) nation.


What event came first the continental army surprises british troops at Trenton on Christmas or the declaration of independence is adopted or France recognizes America as an independent nation?

the declaration of independence is adopted, the continental army surprises british troops at trenton christmas, france recognizes america as an independent nation


Which came first the declaration of independence or the treaty of Paris?

The Treaty of Paris was the treaty whereby Great Britain recognized the American colonies as an independent nation. This was well after the 1776 publication of the Declaration of Independence.


What is the goal of the Declaration of Independence for America?

The Declaration of Independence is unique in that it was the first time a people announced their reasons for revolting against the government and setting up an independent nation. The Declaration stated the grievances they had against the king, announced they were declaring idependence and proclamed themselves an independent nation.


Why is the Declaration of Independence a revolutionary document?

There had been revolutions prior to the American Revolution. But this was the first time a group of people outlined in writing (the Declaration) the reasons they were revolting and declaring that they were an independent state (nation).


Which order did these go in declaration of independence is adopted continental army surprises british troops at trenton on christmas France reconizes america as an independent nation?

The Declaration of Independence is adopted, the continental army surprises british troops at Trenton on Christmas, France recognizes America as an independent state


What was the conclusion of declaration of independence?

The conclusion of the Declaration of Independence states that the United States of America is now an independent nation, free from British rule, and that the signers of the document pledge their lives, fortunes, and sacred honor to defend and uphold the principles outlined in the declaration.


List the following events in the correct order. The Declaration of Independence is adopted. France recognizes America as an independent nation. Americans obtain military supplies by taking Fort Ticond?

The Declaration of Independence is adopted. Americans surround the British army in Boston. France recognizes America as independent.