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The story of the United States began not with a nation, but with a collection of British colonies grappling with their relationship with the crown. These colonies, diverse in their identities, found themselves contributing labor and resources while receiving limited representation.This imbalance sparked a growing discontent, a sense that the existing arrangement was unsustainable.
Now, as the U.S.approaches its 250th anniversary,TIME Studios presents on This Day…1776, a new project offering a fresh perspective on the nation’s founding. This weekly series, with episodes just a few minutes long, debuts around the 250th anniversary of each depicted event. Executive produced by