REVOLUTIONARY WAR (1)
This was dumped into Boston Harbor on Dec. 16, 1773, to protest Britain taxing the Colonies.
What is tea?
This man made a midnight ride to Lexington, Mass. to warn residents the British were coming.
Who was Paul Revere?
This city hosted the first official Independence Day celebration on July 4, 1777.
What is Philadelphia?
Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest happens each Independence day since 1972 in this place.
What is Coney Island, NY?
He was credited with writing the DOI.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
This signer of the DOI later served as America's first Postmaster General.
Who is Benjamin Franklin?
Alexander Hamilton died in a duel on July 11, 1804 when he dueled with this man.
Who is Aaron Burr?
He wrote "The Star Spangled Banner."
Who was Francis Scott Key?
He led the Continental Army during the war.
Who was George Washington?
This nickname was used for British soldiers during the Revolution.
What were the Red Coats?
This is the largest 4th of July fireworks display in the U.S.
What is Macy's fireworks display in NYC?
He was president when the first 4th of July celebration was held at the White House on July 4, 1801.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
He had the biggest and first signature on the DOI.
Who was John Hancock?
This future U.S. President did NOT sign the DOI.
Who is George Washington? (He was absent with the Continental Army.)
This country gave the Colonies the most support during the Revolutionary War.
What is France?
This composer created "Stars and Stripes Forever".
Who is John Philip Sousa?
George Washington and his soldiers crossed on Dec. 25, 1776 in a surprise attack against the British.
What is the Delaware River?
This saying, associated with the British taxing the Colonies, is often referred to as a pillar in the American Revolution.
What is "No taxation without representation?"
The Liberty Bell rings this many times on each Independence Day.
What is 13 times?
These three presidents died on the 4th of July.
Who are John Adams - 1826; Thomas Jefferson - 1826; and James Monroe - 1831?
This Pennsylvania building hosted the signing ceremony of the DOI.
What is Independence Hall?
There are this many signatures on the DOI.
What is 56?
This is the most common protein grilled on the 4th of July.
What is a hamburger?
The song, "My Country, 'Tis of Thee" uses the same tune as this anthem.
What is "God Save the King/Queen"?
He led the British Army during the war.
Who is Major General William Howe?
He ruled England when the Colonies established independence.
Who is King George III?
This president was born on the 4th of July.
Who was Calvin Coolidge - 1872?
This Founding Father called fireworks "a show of joy and hilarity."
Who is John Adams?
The DOI was stored here during WWII.
What is Fort Knox, KY?
The DOI was actually signed on this day.
What is August 2, 1776?
The Liberty Bell last rang publicly for this occasion, and then cracked.
What was George Washington's birthday in 1846?
Ray Charles' live version of this song hit No. 1 in 1976 bicentennial year.
What is "America the Beautiful?"