Surely they are only celebrating the DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE?
Independence didn't come until 3rd September 1783, following the signing of the Paris treaty? And Congress did not ratify it until 14th January 1784.
2007-02-12 07:56:16 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
Actually, NoLimits, they refer to it as Independece day
2007-02-12 08:01:52 · update #1
OK Beautiful asswipe. Read the bloody question! I think its you that requires a lesson in history? Cretin
2007-02-12 08:03:47 · update #2
Nancy Kay, I think my semantics are there for you to read?
Are all Americans thick?
2007-02-12 08:06:09 · update #3
Not yet Baby!
See how they never bother to read the bloody question? Are they all thick? Or is a front?
2007-02-12 08:12:09 · update #4
Sorry rebeca: It is as much our business!
We lost ancestors in that war also.
I will have a lovely day Hope you do to.
Got a good life thanks, but thank you for the advice.
Pratt!
2007-02-12 08:32:16 · update #5
I dunno. I'm not American. I'm sure they've got a good reason.
2007-02-12 07:58:09 · answer #1 · answered by 1K 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
That's would be crazy for Britain to celebrate Independance day of America .Most Americans harras Canadians about having Victoria day or even the queen on our currency as up to this day they do not know the history of Canada and that the British even fought them and won in victory .America is not a common wealth country by the way ...
2016-05-24 02:01:52 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
~You're a very angry person. Since you are NOT an AMERICAN, it's none of your business! Ask a stupid question & get a stupid answer!
You have a comment for 4 people already that have answered you, I hope this question doesn't go on for a long time, you'll run out of room to type.
You obviously have a problem with Americans, which is YOUR problem. We're the richest and we're free, get used to it. What we celebrate and when we celebrate is anytime, anyday, at least we celebrate... lol If we decide to celebrate our freedom everyday, it's definitely called for.
Get a life.~
2007-02-12 08:22:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Facts:
"...Celebrating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on 4 July 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain..."
source (and a whole lot more info): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Independence_Day_(United_States)
2007-02-12 08:05:49 · answer #4 · answered by Enchanted 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are celebrating the initial signing of the declaration
- and on that day, it was only signed by two people. Several
days later, the rest of the Continental Congress signed it.
Hey, we all get misty eyed over turkey too. We're a fun
loving nation.
2007-02-12 07:59:28 · answer #5 · answered by Elana 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Because Asswipe the sign the D O I on July 4th!
Get a history book!
2007-02-12 07:59:27 · answer #6 · answered by Beautifull 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Because that is the date that the Declaration of Independence was put into effect.
2007-02-12 08:00:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The signing of the declaration was just that declaring that we were henceforth a free nation indebted to the people of America and not some monarch in Europe.
2007-02-12 08:00:03 · answer #8 · answered by Scott K 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It was the day the Declaration of Independance was signed.
2007-02-12 07:59:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It was because the individuals who wrote the constitution gathered in Philadelphia on July 4th 1776 when they all signed it.
2007-02-12 07:59:33 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is a celebration of our Declaration of Independence, which we subsequently fought for and won. Declaring independence was a significant step, and worthy of celebration.
2007-02-12 07:59:43 · answer #11 · answered by zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋