Question 9 of 128
What founding document said the American colonies were free from Britain?
Official USCIS answers
- Declaration of Independence
Why this is the answer
The Declaration of Independence was adopted in 1776. It announced that the American colonies were free and independent from Britain. That is why it is the founding document that said the colonies were free from Britain.
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Source: USCIS, 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version), M-1778.