🇺🇸 Why We Celebrate: A Detailed History of Independence Day
🇺🇸 Why We Celebrate: A Detailed History of Independence Day Every year on July 4th, Americans gather to celebrate with fireworks, backyard barbecues, and patriotic parades. But beyond the festivities lies a story of revolution, courage, and the birth of a new nation. Whether you're a lifelong history buff or just curious about the meaning behind the red, white, and blue, here’s a deeper look at why we celebrate Independence Day. 📜 The Road to Revolution By the 1760s, the American colonies had grown economically and socially distinct from Britain. Tensions began rising as the British Crown imposed a series of taxes—like the Stamp Act and the Townshend Acts —without giving the colonies any representation in Parliament. The rallying cry became “No taxation without representation.” Protests grew more organized and intense, culminating in key events like the Boston Massacre (1770) and the Boston Tea Party (1773) . These acts of defiance pushed the...