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Thomas Jefferson reads Declaration of Independence in front of Independence Hall, Philadelphia, PA on July 3, 2008

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How well do you know the Declaration of Independence? Take our quiz.

Every Fourth of July, Americans celebrate the independence of the United States with fireworks, parades, and picnics. But how much do people know about the 1776 events that are being cheered? Here’s a quiz to test your knowledge of the Declaration of Independence.

12. Once the representatives signed the document, printer John Dunlap set off to make copies that were distributed throughout the Colonies. How many copies did he make?

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