1776
On what date was the declaration of Independence officially adopted?
July 4, 1776
How many states are in the USA?
50
Who was the first prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?
Joseph Smith
What is Nana's full name?
Elizabeth Ann Moss Belnap
What city was the Declaration of Independence adopted in?
Philadelphia
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What is the capital of the United States of America?
Washington, D.C.
In what year was the Church officially organized?
1830
Who is the oldest and youngest granchild?
Bennett - Jane
What is the main ingredient in fireworks?
Gunpowder or Black Powder
How many original colonies declared their independence from Great Britain?
13
What birthday is America celebrating today?
250th!
Who led the Latter-day Saints west to the Salt Lake Valley after Joseph Smith's death?
Brigham Young
Name three countries that we have ancestors from?
Sweden, England, Wales, Scotland
On what date did the Continental Congress officially vote to declare independence from Great Britain?
July 2, 1776
What famous symbol of American freedom rang out to announce the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence?
Liberty Bell
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
What is the world's largest women's organization?
The Relief Society
What year were Nana and Papa married?
1973
What is the word for 250th?
Semiquincentennial
The Declaration of Independence says that everyone has certain unalienable rights. Name all three.
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
What document begins with the words, "We the People"
Who is the 5th prophet of the Church?
What is the name of Ebba Louise Oscarson's childhood home in Molnbo, Sweden?
Anneberg
What presidents died on July 4?
John Adams (1826), Thomas Jefferson (1826), James Monroe (1831)