On July 2, 1776, the Continental Congress voted to approve a motion calling for separation from Britain. The dramatic words of this resolution were added to the closing of the Declaration of Independence. Two days later, on July 4, the declaration was formally adopted by 12 colonies after a revision.
During the late 1800s and early 1900s the modern United States has resembled because of the following:
the period was characterized with technological breakthroughs, creation of new businesses, new inventions (example: light bulb) , new methods, new ideas, businesses primarily concerned with the economy.
Jefferson was famously against a strong central government, and this passage proves it. He hated the idea of a strong federal government becoming tyrannical, which is why he supported the occasional rebellion to keep it in check.