US History
What year did the United States declare its independence?
1776
What food is most commonly grilled at Independence Day cookouts?
Hot dogs
What animal appears on the Great Seal of the United States?
Bald Eagle
What MLB team is based in Boston and plays at Fenway Park?
Boston Red Sox
hat is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C
Which city was the Declaration of Independence signed in?
Philly
What major "sporting event" happens on July 4th
Nathan's Hot dog eating contest
How many stars appear on the current U.S. flag?
50
What sport traditionally hosts a championship called the World Series?
Baseball
What river forms part of the border between many U.S. states and flows into the Gulf of Mexico?
Mississippi River
Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What U.S. city hosts one of the largest Independence Day fireworks displays in the country?
New York City
What object does the eagle hold symbolizing peace on the Great Seal?
Olive Branch
What American motorsport event is held annually at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in May?
Indy 500
What U.S. state has the most land area?
Alaska
What war was fought between Great Britain and the 13 colonies?
American Revolutionary War
What New York location is known for its major annual July 4th fireworks show?
East River / NYC Skyline
What does the bundle of arrows in the eagle’s other talon represent?
War / Military strength
Who won Nathan's hot dog eating contest in 2015?
Matt Stonie
What U.S. state is the smallest by land area?
Rhode Island
What document formally ended that war in 1783?
Treaty of Paris
What annual July 4th event in D.C. features orchestras and patriotic performances on the National Mall?
A Capitol Fourth
What Latin phrase on the Great Seal means “Out of many, one”?
E pluribus unum
What is the record for most hot dogs eaten during the Nathan's hot dog eating contest?
76
What U.S. territory became a state in 1959 along with Alaska?
Hawaii