2025 civics test · Question 9 of 128 · Principles of American Government

What founding document said the American colonies were free from Britain?

Official answers

Declaration of Independence

Why

The Declaration of Independence is the "statement of freedom" that announced independence from Great Britain. Thomas Jefferson wrote it, and it was adopted on July 4, 1776. When it was adopted, the 13 colonies became the 13 original states.

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