History and Independence
The European country that the 13 colonies declared their independence from.
What is Great Britain / England?
These colorful explosives light up the night sky in almost every American city on July 4th.
What are fireworks?
The current number of stars on the American flag.
What is 50?
The current capital city of the United States, where the big national parade takes place.
What is Washington, D.C.?
The English noun for the German word "Unabhängigkeit".
What is independence?
The exact year the Declaration of Independence was signed.
What is 1776?
A very popular outdoor cooking tradition where people grill burgers and hot dogs on Independence Day.
What is a barbecue (BBQ) / cookout?
This large bird of prey serves as the national emblem of the United States.
What is the bald eagle?
The city in Pennsylvania where the Declaration of Independence was debated and signed
What is Philadelphia?
The English term for "Gründerväter" (the men who founded the USA).
What are the Founding Fathers?
He was the main author of the Declaration of Independence and later the 3rd US President.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
The colors people typically wear to show their patriotism on this day.
What are red, white, and blue?
This massive green monument in New York Harbor was a gift from France to celebrate American independence.
What is the Statue of Liberty?
The ocean that borders the East Coast, where the original 13 colonies were located.
What is the Atlantic Ocean?
A common English synonym for "freedom" that starts with an 'L' and is part of a famous statue's name.
What is liberty?
He was the commander of the Continental Army and became the first President of the United States.
Who is George Washington?
Every July 4th, Coney Island in New York hosts a famous competitive eating contest featuring this food.
What are hot dogs?
The number of stripes on the US flag, which represent the original colonies.
What is 13?
This state is known as the "First State" because it was the first to ratify the US Constitution.
What is Delaware?
The English word for "Verfassung" (the supreme law of the United States).
What is the Constitution?
He was the King of England during the American Revolution.
Who is King George III?
This song, written by Francis Scott Key, is the national anthem of the US and is sung at many 4th of July events.
What is "The Star-Spangled Banner"?
This famous cracked symbol of American freedom is located in Philadelphia.
What is the Liberty Bell?
The national memorial featuring the giant carved faces of four US presidents is located in this state.
What is South Dakota (Mount Rushmore)?
In the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson wrote that all men are endowed with "Life, Liberty and the pursuit of..." this. (Streben nach...)
What is happiness?