4th of July Reading Passage with Comprehension Questions - Free Printable

Looking at the worksheet, I need to answer the four questions based on the text provided about the 4th of July.

Let me go through each question one by one and find the answers in the text:

Question 1: What happened on July 4th, 1776?
Looking at the first paragraph: "On this day in 1776 the thirteen American colonies adopted the Declaration of Independence."

Question 2: Why were the colonists mad at England?
From the text: "Colonists were growing angry with Great Britain. They wanted the same rights as British citizens. They wanted to be part of the government."

Question 3: What did the Declaration of Independence say?
From the text: "It said the colonies were now a new country. They were no longer part of Great Britain."

Question 4: How do Americans celebrate Independence Day?
From the second paragraph: "Today, many Americans celebrate with fireworks, barbeques, and parades. It is a day they wear red, white, and blue."

Now I'll write clear, simple answers for each question.

Final Answer:
1. On July 4th, 1776, the thirteen American colonies adopted the Declaration of Independence.

2. The colonists were mad at England because they wanted the same rights as British citizens and wanted to be part of the government.

3. The Declaration of Independence said that the colonies were now a new country and were no longer part of Great Britain.

4. Americans celebrate Independence Day with fireworks, barbeques, and parades. They also wear red, white, and blue to show pride for their country.