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Official question #9US Citizenship Test
What founding document said the American colonies were free from Britain?
Correct answer
The Declaration of Independence
Why
The Declaration of Independence (July 4, 1776) declared the 13 colonies free and independent states. The Constitution came later, in 1787.
Answer choices
- AThe U.S. Constitution
- BThe Bill of Rights
- CThe Declaration of Independence
- DThe Federalist Papers