The Declaration of Independence Adopted on July 4, 1776 A. The rights belong to everybody B Recounts the wrongs the British did against colonies C. Proclaim the independence from British rule B Mark the beginning of a new nation C. Hence, July 4 become the national birthdayThe Declaration of Independence Adopted on July 4, 1776 A. The rights belong to everybody B. Recounts the wrongs the British did against colonies C. Proclaim the independence from British rule B. Mark the beginning of a new nation C. Hence, July 4 become the national birthday