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Declaration of Independence, by John Trumbull (1819)
USCIS Civics · Question 79 of 128

When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

Official Answer

July 4, 1776

In plain English

The Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776. On that day, the American colonies announced they were free from Britain. That is why Americans celebrate Independence Day on July 4 every year. The Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776.

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Declaration of Independence, by John Trumbull (1819)
Declaration of Independence, by John Trumbull (1819)Architect of the Capitol, via Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
Image: Declaration of Independence, by John Trumbull (1819) — Architect of the Capitol, via Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.Answers verbatim from USCIS M-1778 (09/25)