00:00In 1776, 13 British colonies made a bold decision.
00:04They declared their independence and gave birth to a new nation, the United States of America.
00:10On July 4, the Declaration of Independence was signed,
00:14announcing to the world that America would no longer be ruled by Britain.
00:20From a small group of colonies, America grew into one of the world's most powerful nations,
00:25shaping history, technology, and culture across the globe.
00:30Britain refused to let the colonies go without a fight.
00:33In 1775, the American Revolutionary War officially began.
00:39In 1781, the victory at Yorktown changed history.
00:44Two years later, Britain recognized American independence, and a new nation was officially born.
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