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Official USCIS civics question 125 of 128

What is Independence Day?

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Official answers (English)

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

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Explanation

English

Independence Day celebrates U.S. independence from Britain — the country's birthday, July 4.

Türkçe

Bağımsızlık Günü, ABD'nin Britanya'dan bağımsızlığını kutlar — ülkenin doğum günü, 4 Temmuz.

Español

El Día de la Independencia celebra la independencia de EE. UU. de Gran Bretaña: el cumpleaños del país, el 4 de julio.

Memory hint

💡 EN: July 4 — America's birthday.

💡 TR: 4 Temmuz — Amerika'nın doğum günü.

💡 ES: 4 de julio — el cumpleaños de América.

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