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Official question #79US Citizenship Test
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
Correct answer
July 4, 1776
Why
The Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration on July 4, 1776, which is why Independence Day is July 4. September 17, 1787 is when the Constitution was signed.
Answer choices
- AJuly 4, 1787
- BSeptember 17, 1787
- CJuly 4, 1776
- DDecember 25, 1776