Civics test question 9 of 128 · Principles of American Government
What founding document said the American colonies were free from Britain?
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Give any one of these answers.
- Declaration of Independence
Why this is the answer
The Declaration of Independence is the document that said the colonies were free from Britain. It was adopted on July 4, 1776, which is why Independence Day is celebrated on July 4.
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Answers that are not correct
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- U.S. Constitution
- Articles of Confederation
- Federalist Papers
- Bill of Rights
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- 10. Name two important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.
- 11. The words 'Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness' are in what founding document?
- 12. What is the economic system of the United States?
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