BEST 4TH
Who ruled England when the Colonies established independence?
King George III
How many people were killed during the Boston Massacre on March 5, 1770?
Five
How many original copies of the Declaration of Independence are believed to have been printed?
200
Which Founding Father opted for “air baths” instead of regular baths?
Benjamin Franklin
What is the most commonly consumed food every 4th of July?
Hot Dogs
How many people were estimated to be living in the Colonies when they gained independence?
2.5 million
What was dumped into Boston Harbor on Dec. 16, 1773, to protest Britain taxing the Colonies?
Tea
Who is credited with writing the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Who was the last of the Founding Fathers to be president?
James Monroe
What year were fireworks first used to celebrate the 4th of July?
1777
Which city hosted the first official Independence Day celebration on July 4, 1777?
Philadelphia
Who led the Continental Army during the war?
George Washington
Where was the Declaration of Independence stored during World War II?
Fort Knox, Kentucky
James Madison was a major contributor to which critical United States document?
The Constitution
Who wrote the patriotic song “America the Beautiful”?
Katharine Lee Bates
When was the first 4th of July celebration held at the White House?
July 4, 1801, when Thomas Jefferson was president
During which battle did the British surrender to the Continental Army on October 19, 1781?
The Battle of Yorktown
Who has the biggest signature on the Declaration of Independence?
John Hancock
What famous line did Patrick Henry deliver at the Second Virginia Convention?
“Give me liberty, or give me death!”
Which year did it become a paid federal holiday?
1938
How many times does the Liberty Bell ring on each Independence Day?
13 times
What nickname was used for British soldiers during the Revolution?
The Red Coats
Who was the youngest person to sign the Declaration of Independence?
Edward Rutledge, who was 26 years old
Which Founding Father moved a dog named Satan into the White House when he became president?
John Adams
Which department store chain has sponsored New York’s annual Fourth of July firework display since 1976?
Macys