The Fourth of July, also known as US Independence Day, is one of the biggest national celebrations in the United States.

On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, proclaiming U.S. independence from Britain.

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.