Establishing Independence

On July 4, 1776, the 13 original colonies adopted the Declaration of Independence. The Declaration of Independence declared that the colonists were free from Britain.

The colonists fought and won the War of Independence. They created a new nation, the United States of America.

Establishing Independence

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

QUESTION #78

Establishing Independence

Why is the Declaration of Independence important?

QUESTION #08

Establishing Independence

Name one reason why the Americans declared independence from Britain.

QUESTION #77

Establishing Independence

Name two important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.

QUESTION #10

Establishing Independence

What founding document said the American colonies were free from Britain?

QUESTION #09

Establishing Independence

The words “Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness” are in what founding document?

QUESTION #11

Establishing Independence

When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

QUESTION #79

Establishing Independence

The American Revolution had many important events. Name one.

QUESTION #80

Establishing Independence

What war did the Americans fight to win independence from Britain?

QUESTION #76

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