Monday, July 4, 2011

Americans Reflect on Meaning of Independence Day

USCIS 100:99. When do we celebrate Independence Day?*


VOAVideo: Americans Reflect on Meaning of Independence Day

America’s independence holiday, July 4th, is a chance for Americans to take the day off, have a picnic, go to the beach, take advantage of sales at the shopping mall. But for many Americans, it is also a time to reflect on the historic meaning of July 4th. (download mp3)

USCIS 100:8. What did the Declaration of Independence do?▪ announced our


  • independence (from Great Britain)

  • declared our independence (from Great Britain)

  • said that the United States is free (from Great Britain)

USCIS 100:9. What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?


  • life

  • liberty

  • pursuit of happiness

USCIS 100:62. Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?


  • (Thomas) Jefferson

USCIS 100:63. When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?


  • July 4, 1776

USCIS 100:99. When do we celebrate Independence Day?*


  • July 4


USCIS 100:100. Name two national U.S. holidays.
  • New Year’s Day

  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

  • Presidents’ Day

  • Memorial Day/li>
  • Independence Day

  • Labor Day

  • Columbus

  • Veterans Day

  • Thanksgiving

  • Christmas

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