Question

Why do Americans celebrate on the 4th of July every year?

• A. The colonies won their first major victory against the British.
• B. The colonies declared themselves independent of British rule.
• C. The colonies won their last major victory against the British.
• D. The Tax Law was overruled.

Answer 1

The correct option is B The colonies declared themselves independent of British rule.

The colonies declared themselves independent of British rule on 4 July 1776. This day is celebrated as the day of Independence in the United States of America.