Geography
What country celebrates Independence Day on July 4?
The United States
What is the most common type of display on the Fourth of July?
Fireworks
How many original colonies became the first United States?
13
What season is it in the United States on the Fourth of July?
Summer
What game is played by tossing bean bags at a raised board with a hole?
Cornhole
What is the longest river in the United States?
Missouri River
Who is the mascot often shown wearing a red, white, and blue outfit?
Uncle Sam
Which future president signed the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson or John Adams
What is Earth's only natural satellite?
The Moon
What recreational activity often includes roasting marshmallows after sunset?
Sitting around a campfire
Which state was the first to join the Union?
Delaware
What war inspired "The Star-Spangled Banner"?
War of 1812
Which Founding Father helped negotiate the Treaty of Paris?
Benjamin Franklin
What metal produces bright silver sparks in fireworks?
Aluminum
In what city is Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest held?
New York City (at Coney Island)
Which state was the last to join the Union?
Hawaii
What was the original title of "The Star-Spangled Banner"?
Defence of Fort M'Henry
On what date did the Continental Congress actually vote for independence?
July 2, 1776
What color do potassium compounds typically produce in fireworks?
Purple (violet)
What is the maximum score in a single frame of ten-pin bowling?
30
Which state contains the geographic center of the contiguous United States?
Kansas
Which patriotic march by John Philip Sousa is the official National March of the United States?
The Stars and Stripes Forever
What was the first colony to declare independence from Great Britain?
Rhode Island
What is the name of the glowing particles that create a firework's visible trail?
Sparks
What recreational paddle sport has become one of the fastest-growing sports in the United States and is especially popular at Fourth of July gatherings?
Pickleball