American History
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100

What year did America declare independence?

What is 1776

100

How many stars are on the U.S. flag?

What is 50

100

This yellow condiment is commonly squirted on hot dogs at BBQs.

What is mustard

100

What colorful explosive display is common on July 4th?

What are fireworks

100

July 4th is also known as this holiday.

What is Independence Day

200

What document was signed on July 4th?

What is the Declaration of Independence

200

What bird is America's national symbol?

What is the Bald Eagle

200

This creamy, tangy side dish is made from shredded cabbage and is common at BBQs.

What is coleslaw

200

Fireworks originated in what country?

What is China

200

The Liberty Bell is located in which state

What is Pennsylvania

300

Which city hosted the signing of the Declaration of Independence?

What is Philadelphia

300

What do the red and white stripes represent?

What are the 13 original colonies

300

This side dish is usually made with potatoes, mayonnaise, and eggs.

What is potato salad

300

What causes the different colors in fireworks?

What are different chemical elements/metals

300

True or False: The Declaration of Independence was signed by everyone on July 4, 1776.
 

What is False

400

Who is known as the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

Who is Thomas Jefferson

400

What is the national anthem of the United States?

What is The Star-Spangled Banner

400

This red, white, and blue dessert is often made with strawberries, whipped cream, and blueberries.

What is a berry trifle

400

Which color is produced by copper compounds?

What is blue

400

Which two U.S. Presidents died on July 4, 1826?

Who are John Adams and Thomas Jefferson

500

How many colonies formed the original United States?

What are 13 colonies

500

This iconic U.S. monument features a tablet inscribed with the date “JULY IV MDCCLXXVI,” written in Roman numerals.

What is the Statue of Liberty

500

Name one of the two most popular meats cooked on Independence Day.

What is hamburger or hot dog

500

What is the name for a firework that explodes into a large round pattern?

What is an aerial shell

500

What is the oldest annual Independence Day celebration in the United States?

What is the celebration in Bristol

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