United StatesQuestion 63 (2008 list) · Colonial period and independence
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
- aJuly 4, 1770
- bJuly 4, 1774
- cJuly 4, 1776Correct answer
- dJuly 4, 1787
Why?
The Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776. Americans celebrate this day every year as Independence Day.
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