Question 125 of 128
What is Independence Day?
Official USCIS answers
- A holiday to celebrate U.S. independence (from Britain)
- The country’s birthday
Why this is the answer
Independence Day is July 4. It celebrates the day in 1776 when the U.S. declared independence from Britain. That is why people call it the country’s birthday.
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Source: USCIS, 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version), M-1778.