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Salutary Neglect
During this time period, England colonized the "New World", and because of internal problems left the colonies to themselves with a few exceptions. This led the colonists to believe that they would continue to have a great degree of freedom for the rest of the their lives. -
Declaration of Independence
Continental Convention declared independence from Britain on this date. The Declaration of Independence, written mostly by Thomas Jefferson was signed by the delegates.