On what date was the Declaration of Independence signed?

• A. June 14, 1775
• B. July 4, 1776
• C. September 17, 1787
• D. May 25, 1787

Answer: (B)

The Declaration of Independence was officially adopted and enacted on July 4, 1776. This date marks the day when the thirteen American colonies announced their separation from British rule, asserting their rights to self-governance. While the document itself was signed by various delegates at different times, July 4 is celebrated as the formal day of independence, as it is when the final version was approved for release to the public.

The other dates listed are significant in early American history but pertain to different events. June 14, 1775, relates to the establishment of the Continental Army, while September 17, 1787, is the day the U.S. Constitution was signed. May 25, 1787, refers to the start of the Constitutional Convention, where delegates gathered to discuss and create a new governing document. Thus, each of those dates is important, but they do not correspond to the signing of the Declaration of Independence.