Territorial evolution of the United States
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Territorial evolution of the United States
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The United States of America was formed after thirteen British colonies in North America declared independence from the British Empire on July 4, 1776. In the Lee Resolution, passed by the Second Continental Congress two days prior, the colonies resolved that they were free and independent states. The union was formalized in the Articles of Confederation, which came into force on March 1, 1781, after being ratified by all 13 states. Their independence was recognized by Great Britain in the Treat
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Territorial_evolution_of_the_United_States
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2006-07-29T21:28:43Z
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2024-09-08T00:24:55Z
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