What founding document said the American colonies were free from Britain?

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• Declaration of Independence

Our explanation

"Declaration" means statement, and "independence" means freedom. The Declaration of Independence is a statement of freedom. On July 4, 1776, it announced America's independence from Great Britain. The 13 colonies became the first 13 states.

Remember it

Declaration of INDEPENDENCE: think Independence Day, July 4, 1776. Free from Britain.

Source

USCIS 2025 Study Guide p. 49: "Another word for 'Declaration' is 'statement.' Another word for 'Independence' is 'freedom.'... The 13 original colonies became the 13 original states."

• 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version), M-1778 (09/25) (PDF, USCIS)

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