American History — Colonial Period and Independence · Question 70 of 128
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
Practice answer: July 4, 1776
Why this is the answer
The Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. Americans celebrate that date each year as Independence Day.
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Study translations and question index
Practice index: 70. This is not the official 2025 syllabus question number. Translation indices share the same practice ID and answer-option order.
Español — practice:70:es
¿Cuándo se adoptó la Declaración de Independencia?
4 de julio de 1776
العربية — practice:70:ar
متى تم اعتماد إعلان الاستقلال؟
4 يوليو 1776
Official syllabus and legal sources
M-1778 (09/25) — 2025 USCIS syllabus. Retrieved 2026-10-15. Check current USCIS answers.
- 8 U.S.C. § 1423 — English, history and civics requirements
- 8 C.F.R. § 312.2 — Knowledge of history and government
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