Politics & Government

Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence Allegedly Signed

In Charlotte, North Carolina, a document known as the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence is claimed to have been signed by local leaders. This declaration purportedly outlined the colonists' desire for independence from British rule, predating the more widely recognized Declaration of Independence by over a year. Although the actual signing date and full authenticity have been debated, this declaration represented an early assertion of colonial autonomy during a time of rising tensions.

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