Which action was taken by the leaders of the thirteen colonies in 1776? a. ratifying the u. s. constitution b. writing the articles of confederation c. announcing independence from britain d. establishing three branches of government

Patriots (also known as Revolutionaries, Continentals, Rebels, or American Whigs) were those colonists of the Thirteen Colonies who rejected British rule during the American Revolution and declared the United States of America as anindependent nation in July 1776.

Answer is Ratifying the U.S. Constitution