63. When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
American History · Colonial Period and Independence
Accepted answer(s)
- July 4, 1776
Officers ask history questions like this one to check general knowledge of how the country was formed. On the 2008 Civics Test, "July 4, 1776" is the answer to give if asked directly — related historical trivia beyond that isn't required to pass.
This is question 63 of the 2008 Civics Test. See it on uscis.gov. This question is worded the same way on the 2025 Civics Test.