Civics test question 79 of 128 · Colonial Period and Independence
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
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- July 4, 1776
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The Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776. This date became Independence Day.
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Answers that are not correct
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- April 12, 1861
- July 4, 1787
- September 17, 1787
- December 7, 1941
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- 78. Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
- 80. The American Revolution had many important events. Name one.
- 81. There were 13 original states. Name five.
- 82. What founding document was written in 1787?
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