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The first European colony in the New World to declare independence was __________.

a. the United States
b. Haiti
c. Canada
d. Mexico

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The answer is the United States or A. This was made possible through the Revolutionary War that was caused by unfair taxes and lack of colonists’ representation in government. The 13 Colonies rose in revolt and eventually gained their independence from British Rule.

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