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Which event does Independence Day commemorate?
Which event does Independence Day commemorate?
- The adoption of the Constitution
- The signing of the Declaration of Independence (correct)
- The end of the American Revolution
- The inauguration of the first President
When was the Declaration of Independence ratified?
When was the Declaration of Independence ratified?
- July 4, 1776 (correct)
- July 5, 1776
- July 3, 1776
- July 2, 1776
What did the delegates of the Second Continental Congress declare?
What did the delegates of the Second Continental Congress declare?
- The Thirteen Colonies should join another country
- The Thirteen Colonies should form their own monarchy
- The Thirteen Colonies were still subject to the monarch of Britain
- The Thirteen Colonies were now independent states (correct)
What did the Congress vote to approve on July 2?
What did the Congress vote to approve on July 2?
What are some common activities associated with Independence Day?
What are some common activities associated with Independence Day?