Test your knowledge of American history and the Fourth of July with CNN’s Independence Day Quiz. And be sure to watch CNN’s “The Fourth in America,” featuring star-studded performances and fireworks shows from across the country to celebrate the 249th anniversary of the United States’ independence.

US Independence Day is more than just a historical anniversary. It embodies the spirit of American freedom and the values of democracy, equality, and justice.

July 4 marks the day the U.S. adopted the Declaration of Independence in 1776, breaking away from British rule and laying the foundation for a nation built on freedom, equality, and democracy.