When The United States became an independent nation it did not consist of 50 states. It consisted of these territories....
What is 13 colonies?
At night people watch these in the sky.
What are fireworks?
This is a traditional American dessert. (It has fruit in it...)
What is apple pie?
The name of the National Anthem of the United States.
What is The Star Spangled Banner?
On the US flag, the stars represent this...
What are the 50 states?
The year The United States gained independence from Great Britain.
What is 1776?
Particularly popular in small towns, people march through the street dressed up. They will decorate bikes. Often times fire fighters and firetrucks will participate.
What is a parade?
The most common fruit found at 4th of July celebrations.
What is watermelon?
In 1773, this was thrown into the Boston Harbor as a protest against taxes.
What is tea?
The red and white stripes on the flag represent this..
What were the orinigal 13 colonies?
In 1780 this animal was designated as a national symbol.
What is the bald eagle?
People may take a basket of food and a blanket to a park to have one of these..
What is a picnic?
These two fruits are often used to decorate cakes or food for the 4th of July because of their color...
What are strawberries and blueberries?
Who was the first president of the US?
George Washington.
When there is a tragedy or an anniversary of a tragedy, US citizens must put their flag up in a certain way...
What is put the flag at half mast?
On July 2nd 1776 the Congress of The United States formally adopted this manuscript declaring independence.
What is The Declaration of Independence?
This is a classic American dessert made with a marshmallow, chocolate, and graham cracker.
What is a smore.
The typical foods to make at a bar-b-que.
What are hamburgers and hot dogs?
Famous in New York, people compete to eat the most of these in 10 minutes.
What is a hot dog eating contest?
Burn it
This was the last state to join the US, completing the 50 states.
What is Hawai'i?
Groups of friends will often get together to play or watch this sport.
What is baseball?
A typical type of chip to eat on July 4th.
What are potato chips?
45
When was the first flag created?
1777