🇺🇸 Independence Day for Kids | 4 July | Why we celebrate the Fourth of July | Twinkl USA

Independence Day, also known as the 4th of July, is a celebration of the independence of the US from Britain In this video, children will learn all about Independence Day and why we celebrate it. 00:00 What is Independence Day? 0:26 When is Independence Day? 0:53 What is the history of Independence Day? 2:17 What happens on Independence Day? 2:54 FUN FACTS! On the 2nd of July 1776, the Founding Fathers made the declaration that the thirteen colonies were no longer the subjects of British rule under King George III. The thirteen colonies were now united, independent, and free of their colonial rule. The Second Continental Congress voted to approve independence by passing the Lee resolution on July 2nd. On July 4th 1776, the Second Continental Congress ratified the Declaration of Independence and established the United States of America. To instantly download lots of award-winning teaching resources to go with this video, go to and search Independence Day. Check out these related resources 👉🏻 🇺🇸 All About Independence Day PowerPoint: 🇺🇸 Independence Day Informational PowerPoint: 🇺🇸 Fireworks in a Jar Science Experiment: 🇺🇸 Independence Day Hat Craft: Happy Fourth of July! ***** Do you want a month of completely FREE and UNLIMITED teaching resources? Go to and enter offer code TWINKL4FREE ✨ ***** Connect with us on: Our website: Facebook: Pinterest: Tik Tok: Twitter: Instagram: #independenceday #july4th #educationalvideo #learning #twinkl #fourthofjuly