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Primary writer of the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson
This phrase summarized the colonial objection to Parliament taxing them when they had no elected representatives there
No Taxation Without Representation
The city where the Continental Congress met to write the Declaration of Independence
Philadelphia
The date and year the Declaration of Independence was signed
July 4, 1776
You will probably find Joey Chestnut at this location during a famous annual 4th of July hot-dog eating contest
Coney Island
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all mean are created equal..."
John Locke
This Virginian was appointed commander in chief of the Continental Army in 1775.
George Washington
This deadly 1770 confrontation between British soldiers and colonists became a powerful symbol of resistance.
Boston Massacre
What country assisted the American colonies with naval support
France
This document, signed by 56 delegates, expressed reasons for why the colonies were breaking free from British rule
Declaration of Independence
Americans spend how much on fourth of July fireworks annually?
A. 500 million
B. 750 million
C. 1 Billion
C. 1 Billion
"that among these rights are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness"
John Locke
The famous rider who participated in the night ride to warn the minutemen the "redcoats were coming"
Paul Revere
Name of the organization that organized the Boston Tea Party
Sons of Liberty
Battle on a hill outside of Boston where colonists caused nearly 1000 British casualties
Battle of Bunker Hill
The document passed in 1789 that lays out the three branches of the US government, explaining the roles and responsibilities of those in each branch
The Constitution
During the 1918 World Series, this patriotic song spontaneously played during the 7th inning stretch, and the overwhelming response led to it being played again throughout the rest of the series, becoming synonymous with American sports
Star Spangled Banner
"that whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the right of the people to alter or abolish it"
Rousseau (Social Contract)
This French aristocrat became a major general in the Continental Army and later commanded American troops in Virginia.
Marquis de Lafayette
The number of lanterns hung in Old North Church to warn colonists the route British soldiers were taking as they exited Boston
2
The colonial region that had the most Loyalists (those loyal to the British crown)
South
The first ten amendments added to the US Constitution
Bill of Rights
On July 4, 2026, Washington DC held the largest continuous firework display in history with how many fireworks?
A. Over 400,000
B. Over 600,000
C. Over 800,000
C. Over 800,000
Forming a government with a legislative, executive, and judicial branch that check and balance each other outM
Montesquieu
This American diplomat, who was the most "famous" American at the time, persuaded France to provide troops, money, and supplies for the American cause.
Benjamin Franklin
Famous location where effigies of tax collectors were hung in a taunt of Loyalist supporters of the British.
Liberty Tree
On Christmas night 1776, George Washington famously crossed this river before attacking Hessian troops at Trenton
Delaware River
Treaty that ended the War for Independence
Treaty of Paris
These two former presidents and founding fathers both died on the same day, July 4, 1826
Thomas Jefferson and John Adams
First Amendment - Freedom of Speech/Religion/Assembly/Petition/Press
Voltaire (with John Locke also)
Samuel Adams
This 1765 law placed a direct tax on printed materials and documents in the colonies
Stamp Act
George Washington's Continental Army endured a difficult winter here after the British captured Philadelphia
Valley Forge
The first governmening document of the United States, which gave more power to the states than the national level
Articles of Confederation
Cornhole, the most popular fourth of July backyard game, had its first official tournament in this state in 1994
Ohio
Eighth Amendment - No Cruel or Unusual Punishment
Beccaria
This Revolutionary figure became infamous for switching sides and serving as a general for both the Americans and British.
Benedict Arnold
The two towns where the first shots were fired between colonists and British soldiers
Lexington and Concord
This 1781 siege is generally considered the final decisive military confrontation leading to American independence
Yorktown
Pamphlet written by Thomas Paine in early 1776 that was meant to get more colonists to consider supporting full independence of England
Common Sense
The very first 4th of July fireworks were launched in 1777 in what American city?
Philadelphia
Tenth Amendment - Any power not specifically given to the national government goes to the states
Montesquieu
Boston Lawyer who was a Patriot but defended the British soldiers in the Boston Massacre in court
John Adams
Name for the acts passed by the British to tax lead, paint, paper, and more
Townshend Acts
This 1777 American victory convinced France to openly support the American cause
Battle of Saratoga
85 essays by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay advocating ratification of the Constitution
Federalist Papers
In New England, the fourth of July is traditionally celebrated by eating this dish
Salmon
Wrote "On the Wealth of Nations" which criticized the Mercantilist system used by Britain on its colonies
Adam Smith
The Statue of Liberty was a gift from what country?
France