U.S. History
This founding father nearly died while flying a kite during a lightning storm in an attempt to prove that lightning was made of electricity.
Who is Benjamin Franklin?
This bird, a symbol of the United States, is often associated with the Fourth of July due to its depiction on the Great Seal.
What is the Bald eagle?
Born in Boston, brought up in a religious and politically active family. He has a beer named after him and was a second cousin to his fellow Founding Father, President John Adams.
Who is Sam Adams?
He has the largest signature on the declaration of independence
Who is John Hancock?
This patriotic song, often sung during Fourth of July celebrations, includes the lyrics "And the rocket's red glare, the bombs bursting in air."
What is the The Star-Spangled Banner?
Since the early 19th century, has been a popular symbol of the U.S. government in American culture and a manifestation of patriotic emotion. A common national personification of the federal government of the United States or the country in general.
Who is Uncle Sam?
After more than 150 years, he's still the tallest president in U.S. history!
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
These bite-sized, fried dough pastries, typically coated in sugar, are a beloved Fourth of July fair food and are often enjoyed with powdered sugar or cinnamon.
What are funnel cakes?
Mentored by Morgan Freeman, he's a well known actor starring as a doctor in "Home of the Brave". Famous for his reprised role as Fury in many Marvel Studios movies such as Iron man 2, Thor, Captain America: The First Avenger, The Avengers. He also had a smaller role as an NSA agent in "The 51st State"
Who is Samuel L Jackson?
As part of the Missouri Compromise, Massachusetts gave up it's northern territory to form this state
What is Maine?
Americans consume approximately 150 million of these on Independence Day!
What are hot dogs?
He was an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States and a signer of the Declaration of Independence, was impeached by the United States House of Representatives on March 12, 1804 on eight articles of impeachment alleging misconduct.
Who is Samuel Chase?
On July 4th, 1778, George Washington ordered a double ration of this liquor to celebrate the occasion with his soldiers.
What is rum?
These two founding fathers died within hours of each other on the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence
Who are John Adams and Thomas Jefferson?
He was the voice of Abraham Lincoln in the 1990 Ken Burns documentary miniseries "The Civil War" and has portrayed the 16th President in several other theatrical & television productions.
Who is Sam Waterston?