American Olympians
True or False
4th of July History
!Bonus!
Fireworks Fun Facts
100

The most decorated Olympian of all time

Who is Michael Phelps?

100

George Washington was the first President of the United States

True

100

Independence day 

What is 4th of July also known as?

100

What is NOT a flag etiquette rule?

a) Do not place the flag upside down except as a distress signal 

b) When disposing, you must cut the flag into pieces with NO curves (curves are believed to display weakness)

c) When a flag is displayed on something other than a pole, it has to be flat or suspended to appear flat

b) When disposing, you must cut the flag into pieces with NO curves (curves are believed to display weakness)

100

The largest component of fireworks 

What is black powder?

200

A popular gymnast who took a break and has 4 moves named after her

Who is Simone Biles?

200

Fireworks have been part of the celebration of Independence day since the first anniversary

True!

200

The Declaration of Independence was adopted freeing the USA from the rule of Great Britain 

Why do we celebrate 4th of July?

200

True or False: 

It's a violation to wear an American flag as clothing

True! 

200

The art/craft of making fireworks

What are pyrotechnics?

300

An Olympian nicknamed "Mark-the-Shark" for his aggressive style of swimming

Who is Mark Spitz?

300

The United States Constitution was signed before the Declaration of Independence 

False! 

300

1776

When was the USA freed from Britain 

300

What American rapper/singer is born on 4th of July?

Post Malone

300

The color copper produces in a firework

What is blue?

400

The first American to win Olympic gold in the all-around gymnastics competition. 

Who is Mary Lou Retton

400

John Adams and Thomas Jefferson both died on July 4th, 1826

True

400

The Second Continental Congress

Who approved the Declaration of Independence?

400

How many times has the Pledge of Allegiance been changed? 

4 Times!
400

How many injuries were caused by fireworks in 2023

It's estimated to be about 9,700 (700 were sparklers alone!)
500

A U.S. runner famous for being unbeatable! From 1977-1987 he won 122 consecutive races. Also famous for taking 13 steps in between hurdles which helped him beat his opponents. 

Who is Edwin Moses?

500

The United States was the first country to declare independence from a European power

False ๐Ÿ‘Ž

500

1777

When was the anniversary of Independence day first celebrated? 

500

Where is the annual 4th of July hotdog-eating contest held?

Coney Island, New York

500

The fear of fireworks

What is Pyrotechnophobia?

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