After declaring independence,most European countries formally recognized the colonies' independence from Britain.

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Most European countries did not immediately recognize the colonies' independence from Britain after they declared independence in 1776; formal recognition from various European nations came gradually, with France being the first major power to recognize the United States in 1778, followed by others much later. Recognition was often contingent on the colonies' success in the Revolutionary War and complex European diplomatic considerations.

After Declaring Independence,most European Countries Formally Recognized the Colonies' Independence