Which date is celebrated as Argentina's Independence Day?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. 9 July
- Step 1: The congress declared independence from Spain on 9 July 1816. Step 2. The other dates mark the May Revolution, Flag Day and the San Martin anniversary. Answer: 9 July. Why not the others: 25 May, 20 June and 17 August are national dates but not Independence Day.
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