Write a fact file about an important date. You can use one of the dates from exercise 6, or your own ideas. Include the following information:What is it?When is it?Why that date? ?Whats happenes?When did it start?
What is it? Independence Day is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the Declaration of Independence of the United States on July 4, 1776.
When is it? July 4th of every year.
Why that date? The Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, declaring the 13 American colonies as independent from British rule.
What happens? On this day, Americans celebrate their independence with fireworks, parades, barbecues, picnics, and various other festivities.
When did it start? Independence Day has been celebrated since the first anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 1777.
Date: July 4th, Independence Day
What is it? Independence Day is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the Declaration of Independence of the United States on July 4, 1776.
When is it? July 4th of every year.
Why that date? The Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, declaring the 13 American colonies as independent from British rule.
What happens? On this day, Americans celebrate their independence with fireworks, parades, barbecues, picnics, and various other festivities.
When did it start? Independence Day has been celebrated since the first anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 1777.