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What is Independence Day?

Accepted answers:

  • A holiday to celebrate U.S. independence from Britain
  • The country's birthday

Why this is the correct answer

Independence Day, celebrated on July 4th each year, marks the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence being adopted in 1776. Americans treat it as the nation's birthday, a day to celebrate freedom from British rule and the founding of the United States.

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