Patriotic celebrations with stars and stripes, stunning fireworks shows, and parades will be underway today throughout the country. Let's take a moment to remember the importance of this monumental holiday. Independence Day (also known as the “4th of July”) is a federal holiday celebrating the United States’ independence from Great Britain over 230 years ago. On July 4, 1776, the Thirteen Colonies were declared sovereign states as justified in the Declaration of Independence (formally known as “The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America”).
But how much do you really know about the Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution? Try this short quiz to test your knowledge.
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