Independence Day celebrates America's freedom from Great Britain. It happens every year on July 4th. In 1776, the Declaration of Independence was signed. This holiday is a public holiday, so schools and businesses close. The history began when pilgrims left England in 1620. Over time, they built colonies. In 1773, there were problems between the colonists and the British, leading to events like the Boston Tea Party. On July 4th, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was signed, making America free. Today, people celebrate with parades, fireworks, and cookouts. They also decorate with American flags in red, white, and blue.
Vocabulary:
• Independence (noun): Freedom from control by another country.
• Declaration (noun): An official statement.
• Anniversary (noun): A date that is remembered or celebrated because a special event happened on that date in a previous year.
• Public holiday (noun): A day when most people do not have to work or go to school.
• Colonies (noun): Areas that are controlled by a distant country.
• Friction (noun): Disagreement or conflict between people or groups.
• Massacre (noun): The killing of many people.
• Patriotism (noun): Love for your country.
• Fireworks (noun): Objects that explode in the sky with bright lights and loud noises.
• Cookout (noun): A meal that is prepared and eaten outdoors.