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.

Portuguese explorers sought new sea routes to avoid the Ottoman monopoly. What economic impact did the geographic position of the Ottoman Empire have on world trade? It gained control of most land routes to East Asia.

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