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When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
AJuly 4, 1787
BMay 4, 1776
CJuly 4, 1776
DJuly 4, 1812
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. July 4, 1776
1. The Declaration of Independence was adopted on one famous day.
2. That day was July 4, 1776.
3. The country still celebrates it every year as Independence Day.
4. The year 1787 is when the Constitution was written, which is a different document and a later date.
_Source: USCIS Civics Flash Cards M-623 (rev. 02/12), public domain, official civics question 63_
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