Which action was taken by the leaders of the thirteen colonies in 1776

C

Explanation:

On July 2, 1776, the Second Continental Congress, still meeting in Philadelphia, voted unanimously to declare independence as the "United States of America". Two days later, on July 4, Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence. July 4 ever since has been celebrated as the birthday of the United States.

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