The colonists declared independence from Great Britain on July 4, 1776, through the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. They had experienced a series of grievances under British rule, including unfair taxation, lack of representation for the colonists in the British government, and restrictions on their economic activities. These issues, coupled with increasing tensions and a desire for self-governance among the colonists, led to the decision to separate from Britain and form an independent nation, the United States of America.
