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Official question #125US Citizenship Test
What is Independence Day?
Correct answer
A holiday to celebrate U.S. independence (from Britain)
Also accepted: A holiday to celebrate U.S. independence (from Britain) · The country’s birthday
Why
Independence Day, July 4, celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776; it is the country's birthday. July 4, 2026 marked the 250th anniversary.
Answer choices
- AA holiday to honor soldiers who died in military service
- BA holiday to celebrate U.S. independence (from Britain)
- CA holiday to celebrate the end of the Civil War
- DA holiday to honor the first President