The Revolution Begins In the early 1770s, more and more colonists became convinced that ... Britain began to prepare for war in early 1775. ... a resolution “that these united colonies are and of right ought to be free and independent states. ... On July 2, 1776, Congress voted to declare independence.
This is just some information I found to help you out that I found on google. This is for the first one, the second one I don't feel like typing out in the search bar oof. Sorry but I hope it helps anywayyyyy
