September 9 in American History
The Continental Congress resolved that the phrase "United Colonies" be replaced everywhere with "United States" — a small edit with a big idea inside it. Colonies belong to someone else; states govern themselves. The name change was the argument, compressed into two words.
In 1776: Congress officially names the "United States". The Continental Congress resolved that the phrase "United Colonies" be replaced everywhere with "United States" — a small edit with a big idea inside it.
The Continental Congress resolved that the phrase "United Colonies" be replaced everywhere with "United States" — a small edit with a big idea inside it. Colonies belong to someone else; states govern themselves. The name change was the argument, compressed into two words.
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