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Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

A.
Three important dates in U.S. history are July 4, 1776; April 9, 1865; and September 11, 2001.

B.
Three important dates in U.S. history are July 4, 1776, April 9, 1865, and September 11, 2001.

C.
Three important dates in U.S. history are July 4; 1776, April 9; 1865, and September 11; 2001.

D.
Three important dates in U.S. history are July 4; 1776; April 9; 1865; and September 11; 2001.

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The answer is B. Three important dates in U.S. history are July 4, 1776, April 9, 1865, and September 11, 2001. Hoped I helped. :)
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Answer:

Option B - Three important dates in U.S. history are July 4, 1776; April 9, 1865; and September 11, 2001.

Step-by-step explanation:

Commas are used in English to separate items, while semicolons are used to join independent clauses.

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