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Who is George Washington
This man became the first US president
Our national anthem is called...
What is 13
What is corn
This is the most popular vegetable on the 4th of July
What is France
This country gifted the United States the statue of liberty which stands in New York
What is 13
This is the number of American colonies before we gained our freedom
What is "Oh say can you see by the dawn's early light"
The first 10 words of the anthem are these
Who is Betsy Ross
This woman created the original American flag
What are burgers
Of steak, hot dogs, burgers, and chicken, ______ is the most popular to grill on the 4th
What is the Liberty Bell
This bell is located in Philadelphia and is known for its' large crack
What is the declaration of independence
This is a document that states the principles our country is based upon
Who is Francis Scott Key
This man wrote the national anthem
What is red
This is the color with more stripes on the flag than the other color
What is 150 million
This many million hotdogs are consumed on Independence Day
What is 3 [Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and James Monroe]
This many presidents have died on the 4th of July
Who are the founding fathers
These men lead the war for independence from England
What is 1814
The anthem was written in the year ____
What is a circle
This is the shape the 13 stars took on the original US flag
What is false (It's the 1st)
True or false: The 4th is the second most amount of beer consumed day of the year
What is a TURKEY **gobble, gobble
John Adams and Thomas Jefferson chose the Bald Eagle as the nation's mascot, but Benjamin Franklin had wanted this bird
What is 1776
This is the year that we gained our freedom from England
What is Fort McHenry
What is Pennsylvania
__________ is the only US state that recognizes Flag Day as an official holiday
What is Salmon
In New England, ________ is a popular 4th of July meal (hint: think seafood)
What is Massachusetts
This was the first state to recognize Independence Day as an official holiday
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Philadelphia
The 4th of July was 1st celebrated in this city July 8 1776
Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and Coast Guard
What are the different divisions in the Armed Forces?
Grand Ol' Flag
Name this Tune
Baby Boomer
Born between 1946 and 1955
What is a newborn baby born after World War 2 called?
Bald Eagle
What is the United States Bird?
Rum
In 1778, George Washington celebrated by giving his soldiers a double ration of:
a) meat
b) cigarettes
c) rum
The Marines/Navy
What branch of the military specializes at sea, on land and in air?
God Bless America
Soviet Union
The Cold War was fought between the US and which country?
13 Colonies
What do the 13 stripes on the flag mean?
3
John Adams, Thomas Jefferson and James Monroe
How many Presidents have died on the 4th of July?
A. 3
B. 6
C. 9
The Army
Which branch of the army is the oldest?
The Star-Spangled Banner
Name this tune
1945
What year did World War 2 end in?
Declaration of Independence
What important document was signed in 1776?
Phillipines
This country gained its independence from the US on July 4th, 1946
a) Philippines
b) Puerto Rico
c) Panama Canal Zone
Air Force
Which branch of the military serves in air and space?
America the Beautiful
Name this Tune
D-Day
This is the nickname for June 6, 1944 when the US and their allies launched an attack against German troops in Normandy, France.
Taft
Which President got stuck in a bathtub?
A. Lincoln
B. Taft
C. Bush
D. Nixon
Calvin Coolidge
Only president born on the 4th of July was this New England Yankee few would have called a dandy
Army
Which branch of the military operates on land?
My Country 'Tis of Thee
Name this tune
11:00 AM
What time did World War I end?
35
How old does a president have to be to run for office?
25 questions / Presidents Landmarks States/Capitals Independence Day Sam/Bailyn
Donald Trump and Mike Pence
Who is the current president and Vice President?
Statue of Liberty
What landmark is on Ellis Island?
What's state was most recently added to the US?
the signing of the declaration of independence
What do we celebrate on the 4th of July?
Scooby snacks and sweet potato fries
Which two presidents were assassinated?
Golden Gate Bridge
What famous bridge is red?
Goldfinch and the Hawkeye state
Iowa's state bird and nickname
Betsy Ross
Who made the first America flag?
Deja
Who is Bailyn's roommate?
45
How many presidents have we had?
Grand Canyon
Which landmark in the west is considered one of the seven wonders of the world?
New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago
13
How many stripes are on the flag?
Sam - Red, Green, Blue
Bailyn - Red, Panther Playhouse
What groups have Bailyn and Sam taught?
1789
When was George Washington first elected?
George Washington, Theodore Roosevelt, Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson
Four Presidents on Mount Rushmore
Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport
3 biggest cities in Iowa by population
The Star Spangled Banner
What's the national anthem called?
3
Brylee, Bryson, Brielle
Name the last four presidents of the United States
58
How many national parks are there in the US?
New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Carolina, South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia
Name the 13 original colonies
Oh, say, can you see, by the dawn's early light,
What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming?
Whose broad stripes and bright stars, thro' the perilous fight'
O'er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming.
And the rockets red glare, the bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.
Oh, say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?
Sing the first couple lines of the national anthem
Bailyn - 2014
Sam - 2016
What year did Bailyn graduate?
What year did Sam graduate?
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Captain America.
This Avengers superhero is dressed in stars and stripes.
July 4th.
What month and day do we celebrate Independence day?
George Washington
This founding father was the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.
The Star Spangled Banner.
What is the name of our National Anthem?
Have cookouts and celebrate with fireworks.
What are 2 things most people do on 4th of July?
13; the 13 Colonies.
How many stripes are on the American Flag and what do they represent?
1776.
What year was the Declaration of Independence signed?
Thomas Jefferson
This founding father is known as "The Father of the Declaration of Independence".
Miley Cyrus
This pop artist sang Party in the U.S.A.
Watermelon.
This fruit is the most popular choice served on the 4th of July.
50; the 50 States.
How many stars are on the American Flag and what do they represent?
Great Britain
The Declaration of Independence declared that the 13 American Colonies were independent from which country's rule?
Benjamin Franklin.
This founding father is often known for flying a kite in a thunderstorm, which demonstrated the connection between lightning and electricity.
The land of the free and the home of the brave!
Finish the lyrics:
The land of the ______ and the home of the _______.
True.
More than 14,000 firework displays are put on across the Country on the 4th of July.
True or False.
It is burned.
This is what happens to the flag when it is worn beyond repair.
France
What country gave us The Statue of Liberty?
James Madison
This founding father is known as "The Father of the Constitution".
Hint: He was the 4th President
Bruce Springsteen
This Artist sang "Born in the USA"?
China.
What Country were fireworks invented in?
It is a symbol of distress.
What is does it mean if the flag is flown upside down?
The turkey.
If it was up to Benjamin Franklin, what bird would have been our national bird instead of the bald eagle?
John Adams and Thomas Jefferson
These 2 founding fathers died on the 50th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
Who is Whitney Houston?
Hot dog eating contest.
What contest is held every 4th of July at Coney Island by Nathan's Famous?
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13
George Washington
This man was the 1st president of the United States
13
How many states were part of the original colonies?
July 4
What day is the United States Independence Day
Thomas Jefferson and John Adams
Name 1 of the 2 founding fathers that died on Independence Day within minutes of each other.
13 original colonies
What do the stripes represent on our flag?
Francis Scott Key
This man wrote our Star Spangled Banner
50
How many states do we have now?
Great Britain(England)
What country are we celebrating our independence from?
14,000
There are about this many firework shows put on across the country on the 4th of July
Circle
The stars on the original flag were in this shape?
Sacagawea
This Native American woman helped Lewis and Clark explore new lands acquired in the Louisiana Purchase?
This was the last state to join the United States?
Star Spangled Banner
What is our National Anthem
165 million
Americans consume about this many million hot-dogs on the 4th of July
Betsy Ross
Who has been credited with making the first flag?
Teddy Roosevelt
The Teddy Bear is named after this man
Delaware
This was the first colony to adopt a state constitution and become the 1st state in the United States
Eagle
What is our National Bird?
Wood
George Washington's teeth are said to be made from what?
July 4, 1960
In what year was the current model of flag released?
John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and George Washington.
Name Two of the founding fathers of America
Pennsylvania
Statue of Liberty
What symbol of freedom did we receive from France?
Yankee Doodle
This patriotic song was originally sung by British military officers prior to the Revolution to mock the disorganized American colonists.
25 questions / Presidents Landmarks States/Capitals Independence Day Sam/Bailyn
Donald Trump and Mike Pence
Who is the current president and Vice President?
Statue of Liberty
What landmark is on Ellis Island?
What's state was most recently added to the US?
the signing of the declaration of independence
What do we celebrate on the 4th of July?
Scooby snacks and sweet potato fries
Which two presidents were assassinated?
Golden Gate Bridge
What famous bridge is red?
Goldfinch and the Hawkeye state
Iowa's state bird and nickname
Betsy Ross
Who made the first America flag?
Deja
Who is Bailyn's roommate?
45
How many presidents have we had?
Grand Canyon
Which landmark in the west is considered one of the seven wonders of the world?
New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago
13
How many stripes are on the flag?
Sam - Red, Green, Blue
Bailyn - Red, Panther Playhouse
What groups have Bailyn and Sam taught?
1789
When was George Washington first elected?
George Washington, Theodore Roosevelt, Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson
Four Presidents on Mount Rushmore
Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport
3 biggest cities in Iowa by population
The Star Spangled Banner
What's the national anthem called?
3
Brylee, Bryson, Brielle
Name the last four presidents of the United States
58
How many national parks are there in the US?
New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Carolina, South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia
Name the 13 original colonies
Oh, say, can you see, by the dawn's early light,
What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming?
Whose broad stripes and bright stars, thro' the perilous fight'
O'er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming.
And the rockets red glare, the bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.
Oh, say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?
Sing the first couple lines of the national anthem
Bailyn - 2014
Sam - 2016
What year did Bailyn graduate?
What year did Sam graduate?
25 questions / History Traditions People Food Anything!
What is a circle.
On the original American Flag, what shape were the thirteen stars arranged in?
What is 243rd.
America will celebrate it's ______ Independence Day in 2019?
Who is Thomas Jefferson
Who was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence?
What is 150 Million.
Approximately how many hot dogs are consumed each Fourth of July in America?
What is 13.
How many stripes are on the U.S. Flag?
What is The Declaration of Independence.
Which document does the Fourth of July commemorate?
Where is Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The Liberty Bell is a symbol of U.S. Freedom. Where is it?
Who is Francis Scott Key.
Who wrote the lyrics to "The Star-Spangled Banner"?
What are condiments.
What do Americans spend more money on for the Fourth of July, condiments or chips and dips?
What is the Bald Eagle.
What is the U.S. National Bird?
Who is the Continental Congress.
Who declared the thirteen colonies were no longer part of the British Empire?
What is 1777.
What year were fireworks first used in an official Fourth of July celebration?
Who is Calvin Coolidge.
Which U.S. President was born on the Fourth of July?
What is 5%.
__% of the national beer consumption happens over 4th of July weekend.
What is china.
What country invented fireworks?
What is July 2, 1776.
On what day did congress vote for American Independence?
What is Massachusetts.
What was the first state to declare the 4th of July an official holiday?
Who is John Hancock.
Who was the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence?
What is Vermont.
Which state has an Apple Pie as their state pie?
Who is Paul Revere.
Who does legend say made the famous "Midnight Ride" to alert of movement by the British military?
What is The Pennsylvania Evening Post.
Which newspaper first printed the Declaration of Independence?
What is Philadelphia.
Independence Day was first celebrated in what U.S. city?
Who is Thomas Jefferson.
Which U. S. President first held a Fourth of July celebration at the White House?
What is Burgers.
What is the most commonly barbecued food for July 4th?
What is 56.
How many Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence?
25 questions / The Flag Famous Americans States Independence Day Random Facts
13
How many stripes are on the flag of the United States?
George Washington
This man was the first President of the United States
13
How many original colonies were there?
July 4th
What month and date does the United States celebrate their independence?
Thomas Jefferson and John Adams
Name 1 of the 2 founding fathers that died on Independence Day within minutes of each other
The original 13 colonies
What do the stripes on the flag of the United States represent?
Abraham Lincoln
This President was responsible for writing the Emancipation Proclamation
50
How many states do we have now?
Great Britain (England)
What country does the United States celebrate their independence from?
China
The first fireworks were invented in the 7th century in what country?
Circle
The stars on the original flag were in what shape?
Sacagawea
This Native American woman helped Lewis and Clark explore new lands acquired in the Louisiana Purchase
Hawaii
This was the last state to join the United States
The Star Spangled Banner
What is our National Anthem called?
Nathan's
What hot dog brand sponsors the annual competitive hot dog eating contest?
Betsy Ross
Who has been credited with making the first flag?
Teddy Roosevelt
The Teddy Bear is named after this former President
Delaware
This was the first colony to adopt a State Constitution and thus became the first State in the United States
Eagle
What is the national bird of the United States?
Wood
George Washington's teeth are said to be made from what?
1960
In what year was the current flag of the United States released?
John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and George Washington.
Name Two of the Founding Fathers of America
New York City
What was the first capital of the United States?
Statue of Liberty
What symbol of freedom did we receive as a gift from France?
Alaska
This is the largest state in the country by area
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What is hot dogs.
Fill in the blank: Nathan's Famous ______.
What is bottle rockets, firecrackers, smoke bombs, sparklers, fountains, etc.
Name one type of firework.
What is it is the day America officially became a free and independent nation because of the Declaration of Independence.
Why do we celebrate the 4th of July?
What is 50.
Number of stars on the American flag.
What is baseball.
What is referred to as "America's Pastime".
What is True.
True or False: In 2018, statistics showed that Americans consumed 158 million hot dogs, enough to stretch from Washington D.C. to Los Angeles.
What is true.
True or False: Fireworks are a chemical reaction.
What is a turkey.
Benjamin Franklin wanted this bird (that is associated with another holiday) to be the national animal, but was outvoted resulting in the bald eagle being the national animal.
What is 13.
Number of stripes on the American flag.
What is country music.
Music that originates in the Southern United States.
What is Coney Island.
Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest takes place where.
What is China.
What country invented fireworks.
What is true.
True or False: The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France.
What is Abraham Lincoln.
What US president is on the penny.
What is Spring Break.
The week in which many American students of all ages have no school and plan leisure activities/trips/rest and recharge.
What is Joey Chesnut.
Name of the current hot dog eating champion.
What is true.
True or False: Walt Disney World consumes the most fireworks per year.
What is true.
True or False: Most of the men signed the Declaration of Independence on August 2, 1776, NOT July 4.
What is the Mississippi River.
The largest river in the USA.
What is Rocky Mountain National Park, Yosemite National Parks, Arches National Park, Badlands National Park, and many more!
Name 2 American National Parks.
What is 74.
Record for number of hot dogs eaten during Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest.
What is pyrotechnics.
Scientific term for firework displays.
What is John Hancock, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Samuel Adams, many more!
Name one person who signed the Declaration of Independence.
What is a rose.
What is the national flower of the United States.
What is American Football.
An activity that involves downs.
25 questions / History Traditions Food Random Flag
13
When The United States became an independent nation it did not consist of 50 states. It consisted of how many colonies?
Fireworks
At night people watch these in the sky.
Apple Pie
This is a traditional American dessert. (It has fruit in it...)
The Star Spangled Banner
The name of the National Anthem of the United States.
The 50 states
On the US flag, the stars represent this...
1776
The year The United States gained independence from Great Britain.
Parade
Particularly popular in small towns, people march through the street dressed up. They will decorate bikes. Often times fire fighters and firetrucks will participate.
Watermelon
The most common fruit found at 4th of July celebrations.
Tea
In 1773, this was thrown into the Boston Harbor as a protest against taxes.
The original 13 colonies
The red and white stripes on the flag represent this..
The Bald Eagle
In 1780 this animal was designated as a national symbol.
Picnic
People may take a basket of food and a blanket to a park to have one of these.
Strawberries and Blueberries
These two fruits are often used to decorate cakes or food for the 4th of July because of their color...
George Washington
Who was the first president of the US?
Half mast
When there is a tragedy or an anniversary of a tragedy, US citizens must put their flag up in a certain way...
The Declaration of Independence
On July 2nd 1776 the Congress of The United States formally adopted this manuscript declaring independence.
Smore
This is a classic American dessert made with a marshmallow, chocolate, and graham cracker.
Hamburgers and Hot Dogs
The typical foods to make at a bar-b-que.
Hot Dog Eating Contest
Famous in New York, people compete to eat the most of these in 10 minutes.
No, there is a proper way to dispose of it
Hawaii
This was the last state to join the US, completing the 50 states.
Baseball
Groups of friends will often get together to play or watch this sport.
Potato Chips
A typical type of chip to eat on July 4th.
How many stars are on the American Flag?
1777
When was the first flag created?
25 questions / History Traditions People Food Anything!
What is a circle.
On the original American Flag, what shape were the thirteen stars arranged in?
What is 243rd.
America will celebrate it's ______ Independence Day in 2019?
Who is Thomas Jefferson
Who was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence?
What is 150 Million.
Approximately how many hot dogs are consumed each Fourth of July in America?
What is 13.
How many stripes are on the U.S. Flag?
What is The Declaration of Independence.
Which document does the Fourth of July commemorate?
Where is Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The Liberty Bell is a symbol of U.S. Freedom. Where is it?
Who is Francis Scott Key.
Who wrote the lyrics to "The Star-Spangled Banner"?
What are condiments.
What do Americans spend more money on for the Fourth of July, condiments or chips and dips?
What is the Bald Eagle.
What is the U.S. National Bird?
Who is the Continental Congress.
Who declared the thirteen colonies were no longer part of the British Empire?
What is 1777.
What year were fireworks first used in an official Fourth of July celebration?
Who is Calvin Coolidge.
Which U.S. President was born on the Fourth of July?
What is 5%.
__% of the national beer consumption happens over 4th of July weekend.
What is china.
What country invented fireworks?
What is July 2, 1776.
( So what are we doing celebrating it July 4th?)
On what day did congress vote for American Independence?
What is Massachusetts.
What was the first state to declare the 4th of July an official holiday?
Who is John Hancock.
Who was the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence?
What is Vermont.
Which state has an Apple Pie as their state pie?
Who is Paul Revere.
Who does legend say made the famous "Midnight Ride" to alert of movement by the British military?
What is The Pennsylvania Evening Post.
Which newspaper first printed the Declaration of Independence?
What is Philadelphia.
Independence Day was first celebrated in what U.S. city?
Who is Thomas Jefferson.
Which U. S. President first held a Fourth of July celebration at the White House?
What is Burgers.
What is the most commonly barbecued food for July 4th?
What is 56.
How many Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence?
25 questions / Flag History 4th of July Politics Random
What are red, white, and blue?
The colors of the American Flag
Who is George Washington?
The first President of the United States
What are fireworks?
A classic entertainment on the fourth of July that takes place in the sky
Donald Trump
The current President of the U.S.
What are American football and baseball?
The two most popular sports to watch in U.S.
What is 50?
The number of stars on the flag today (representing the number of states)
What is Great Britain?
The Declaration of Independence declared that the 13 American Colonies were independent from which country's rule?
What is China?
The country that invented fireworks
What are Republicans and the Democrats?
The two major parties in the USA
What is apple pie?
A traditional American dessert. (It has fruit in it...)
What is 13?
The number of stripes on the U.S. flag (representing the original number of colonies)
Who is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.?
This famous Civil Rights Movement leader began a speech with "I have a dream..."
What is watermelon?
This fruit is the most popular choice served on the 4th of July (Hint: it's red with black seeds)
Who is Barack Obama.
The first African-American President
What is Hollywood?
The city in California that is famous for making movies.
Who is Captain America?
The Declaration of Independence declared that the 13 American Colonies were independent from which country's rule?
Who is Alexander Hamilton?
This founding father has a popular musical named after him
What is a barbecue?
Or, what is a picnic?
A classic fourth of July activity that involves food
The capital of the U.S. and the location of the White house
What is the Statue of Liberty?
The statue in New York Harbor near where many immigrants arrived in the united states.
What is a circle?
The stars of the first flag were in this geometric shape to avoid the impression that one state was above another
What is a turkey?
If it was up to Benjamin Franklin, this bird would have been the national bird of the U.S. instead of the bald eagle
What are hotdogs?
Or, what are hamburgers?
A form of meat commonly grilled on the 4th of July
Who is Joe Biden?
The presumptive presidential candidate for the democratic party who will run against Trump in the fall
What is the Bald Eagle?
The U.S. National Bird
36 questions / State Shapes American Athletes On this Date Famous Americans Make America Great Again Finish that Lyric
Virginia
Charles Barkley
December 7th, 1941
Pearl Harbor
Johnny Carson
George H. W. Bush
Born in 1924, this U.S. President presided over the Persian Gulf War.
"Livin' la Vida Loca"
Livin' la Vida Loca by Ricky Martin (1999)
Up side inside out, she's...
New Jersey
Drew Brees, QB New Orleans Saints
April 14, 1865
Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
Richard Pryor
Jimmy Carter
Elected in 1976, this U.S. president presided over the Iran Hostage Crisis and the 1979 Energy Crisis.
"Just a minute at a time"
More than a Woman by the Bee Gees (1977)
Say you'll always be my baby we can make it shine, we can take forever...
Connecticut
Keith Primeau
November 22nd, 1986
Mike Tyson becomes youngest boxer to win the heavyweight title.
Lori Loughlin
This Famous American was known for her portrayal of Rebecca on Full House, but more recently know for her role in a more scholarly scandal.
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Richard Nixon served as Vice President to this U.S. President.
"I can feel it coming in the air tonight"
Phil Collins (1981)
Well the hurt doesn't show, but the pain still grows
It's no stranger to you and me...
Kansas
Joe Frazier
A Philadelphia native, this boxer unanimously defeated Muhammad Ali in 1971
May 2, 2011
Osama Bin Laden is killed
Judy Garland
This famous American played Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz
Ulysses S. Grant
"Eyes, yah, it was only Just a Dream"
Just a Dream by Nelly (2010)
I was thinking about her, thinking about me, thinking about us, what we gone be. Open my....
Vermont
Terrell Owens
A former Philadelphia Eagle, this American athlete was known for his bad behavior both on and off the field.
October 1, 2017
Las Vegas mass shooting
Amelia Earhart
This famous American was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
Woodrow Wilson
This U.S. President served from 1913-1921 and is the only president with a doctorate (political science)
"Have you ever seen the Rain"
Have you ever seen the rain by Creedence Clearwater Revival (1970)
When it's over, so they say it'll rain a sunny day. I know, shining down like water. I wanna know....
South Dakota
Michael Johnson
This American Athlete formerly held the world records in the 200m and 400m.
April 19, 1995
Oklahoma City Bombing
Ethan Hawke
This famous American was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his performance alongside Denzel Washington in Training Day
Grover Cleveland
This U.S president was the only President to serve two non-consecutive terms (1885–1889 and 1893–1897)
"Buy you a Drank"
T-Pain (2007)
Baby girl, what's your name? Let me talk to you, let me....
20 questions / Documents People Objects Random
The Declaration of Independence
(Bonus: 1776)
What important document was signed July 4?
(Bonus 100 points for saying what year)
George Washington
Which president was rumored to have wooden dentures?
Old Glory
What is the American flag’s nickname?
Macaroni
What did Yankee Doodle call the feather in his hat?
56
How many people signed the Declaration of Independence?
Betsy Rose
Who sewed the first American flag?
The first time it was rung, it cracked.
How did the liberty bell crack?
$600 million
How much money do Americans spend on fireworks every year?
When in the course of human events...
What are the first seven words of the Declaration of Independence?
Francis Scott Key
(Bonus: Baltimore’s Fort McHenry)
Who wrote the star spangled banner?
(150 points extra for where it was written)
151 feet and 1 inch from the base to the torch. (As long as you get close the answer)
How tall is the Statue of Liberty?
The wild turkey
What bird did Benjamin Franklin propose as the national bird?
“...that all men are created equal.” (-Thomas Jefferson)
Finish this sentence... “we hold these truths to be self evident,”
Extra 100 points if you can say who said it.
King George III
Who was the King of England when the colonies declared their independence?
So that no one colony would be viewed above one another.
On the original flag, why were all the starts sown in a circle?
Sports Cartoonist Tod Dorgon
Who is credited for giving the hot dog it’s name?
John Hancock
Who was the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson and John Adams
Which two presidents died on July 4, fifty years after the Declaration of Independence was signed?
(250 points for each)
Philadelphia, PA
Where was the first flag with all 50 starts flown?
81 million
Approximately how many Americans participate in barbecues cookouts on the 4th of July?
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What is the Declaration of Independence?
The 4th of July celebrates the adoption of this document.
What is watermelon?
What is the most common fruit found at 4th of July picnics?
What is macaroni?
Yankee Doodle stuck a feather in his cap and called it what?
What is China?
What country invented fireworks?
What are 7?
This is how many RED stripes are on the American flag.
What are hot dogs?
Americans will eat 150 million of these on the 4th of July?
What is America the Beautiful?
What it the title of the song that boasts "Oh beautiful, for spacious skies, For amber waves of grain"?
What is France?
What is the Continental Congress?
Which group declared the 13 colonies no longer part of the British Empire?
What are strawberries and blueberries?
What are the 2 fruits most commonly used to decorate desserts for the 4th of July?
What is the "Pilgrims' Pride"?
My Country Tis of Thee says it's not only the "land where my fathers died," but it's the "land of the ______"
What is Hawaii?
What was the last state to join the US?
What is New York City?
What was the 1st capital of the United States?
What is Vermont?
Which state has apple pie as their state pie?
What is "New York Island"?
"This land is your land, and this land is my land
From California, to the_____"
What is Philadelphia?
The Liberty Bell is located in what city?
What is the Pennsylvania Evening Post?
This newspaper 1st printed the Declaration of Independence
What is 5%?
____% of the US beer consumption happens on July 4th
John Stafford Smith
Who composed the National Anthem?
Who is the Speaker of the House?
In the order of succession, who is in line after the President and Vice President to lead?
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July 4th.
What month and day do we celebrate Independence day?
George Washington
This founding father was the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.
The Star Spangled Banner.
What is the name of our National Anthem?
Have cookouts and celebrate with fireworks.
What are 2 things most people do on 4th of July?
1776.
What year was the Declaration of Independence signed?
Thomas Jefferson
This founding father is known as "The Father of the Declaration of Independence".
Miley Cyrus
This pop artist sang Party in the U.S.A.
Watermelon.
This fruit is the most popular choice served on the 4th of July.
Great Britain
The Declaration of Independence declared that the 13 American Colonies were independent from which country's rule?
Benjamin Franklin.
This founding father is often known for flying a kite in a thunderstorm, which demonstrated the connection between lightning and electricity.
The land of the free and the home of the brave!
Finish the lyrics:
The land of the ______ and the home of the _______.
True.
More than 14,000 firework displays are put on across the Country on the 4th of July.
True or False.
France
What country gave us The Statue of Liberty?
James Madison
This founding father is known as "The Father of the Constitution".
Hint: He was the 4th President
Bruce Springsteen
This Artist sang "Born in the USA"?
China.
What Country were fireworks invented in?
The turkey.
If it was up to Benjamin Franklin, what bird would have been our national bird instead of the bald eagle?
John Adams and Thomas Jefferson
These 2 founding fathers died on the 50th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
Gladys Knight
Who sang the National Anthem at the Superbowl in 2019?
Hot dog eating contest.
What contest is held every 4th of July at Coney Island by Nathan's Famous?
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What is corn
The grain, seeds, or kernels of this plant, used for human food
What is fireworks
Dazzling, blazing, shimmering, glittering, sparkling, glowing, glimmering, twinkling display at night.
What is 13
Number of colonies who approved the Declaration of Independence
Who is Ben Franklin
Discovered electricity
What is hot dog
Cooked sausage that is skinless or stuffed in a casing, usually served on a bun.
What is cookout/BBQ
An outing at which a meal is cooked and served in the open also
Who is John Hancock
The largest signature belongs to.....
Who is Betsy Ross
Made the United States Flag
What is potato salad
A dish made from boiled potatoes and a variety of other ingredients
What is swimming
Individual or team racing sport that requires the use of one's entire body to move through water.
What is the revolutionary war
The war that resulted in The Intolerable Acts
Who was Thomas Jefferson
The author of the Declaration of Independence
What is hamburger
A sandwich consisting of one or more cooked patties of ground meat
What is water fight (balloon fight)
Mock combat using various water-dispensing devices to soak opponents
What is the sugar act and stamp act
Name one of the two acts did the British Parliament make that put very high taxes on paper and sugar
Who was John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Robert R. Livingston, and Roger Sherman
One of the five who served on the Declaration of Independence committee
What is coleslaw
A side dish consisting primarily of finely shredded raw cabbage with a salad dressing
What is camping
An outdoor activity involving overnight stays away from home in a shelter, such as a tent or a recreational vehicle.
What is Make war, make peace, make alliances, make money
Name a specific right the free and independent states claim
Who is George Washington, Patrick Henry, Charles Carroll, Samuel Adams, James Madison, Richard Henry Lee
One of the Continental Congress representatives
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