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Question 125: What is Independence Day?

Q: What is Independence Day?

A holiday to celebrate U.S independence (from Britain); The country’s birthday

Accepted answers

•A holiday to celebrate U.S independence (from Britain)
•The country’s birthday

Why this matters

Independence Day celebrates July 4, 1776. That is the day America declared independence from Britain. Americans celebrate with fireworks and flags every year.

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