The Declaration of Independence is what created the country. The Articles of Confederation where the first attempt at a Constitution, but failed. It wasn’t until 1787 (i.e. 11 years later) that the current Constitution was ratified.
The declaration severed ties with Britain and the king. It did not create the United States. It did create 13 separate nation States though. The United States of America was not accomplished until the Constitution which was more than a decade later.
The Declaration of Independence is what created the country. The Articles of Confederation where the first attempt at a Constitution, but failed. It wasn’t until 1787 (i.e. 11 years later) that the current Constitution was ratified.
The declaration severed ties with Britain and the king. It did not create the United States. It did create 13 separate nation States though. The United States of America was not accomplished until the Constitution which was more than a decade later.