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Show Name "United States" Thomas Jefferson, who prepared the Declaration of Independence in 1770, was probably the first to use the name "United States of America." The colonies col-onies were definitely proclaimed to be united In a resolution referring to the "Twelve United Colonies," adopted on June 7, 1775. On September 0, 177U, It was decided that In all continental commissions and other Instruments where formerly the words "United Colonies" Col-onies" had been used, the style should he altered to the "United States." The reason there were only 12 colonies mentioned was that Georgia had Doi sent delegates to the First and Second congresil. The United States can oe snld to dalo from tho Declaration IndepaadAiict, |