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The Declaration of Independence allowed this man to be elected as our first president.
Who is George Washington?
The _________ ensured freedom from England for the United States.
What is the Declaration of Indpendence?
This was the year America won its hard-fought independence.
What is 1776?
The number of colonies in the United States before the Declaration of Independence was signed.
What is 13?
What's red, white, blue and green?
A seasick Uncle Sam!
King __________, the ruler of England, personally wanted the United States to fail by imposing harsh laws.
Who is George?
The three main rights we all have under the Declaration of Independence.
What are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness?
Actual date the Continental Congress declared independence from England.
What is July 2, 1776?
What is special about the One World Trade Center in New York City?
The building is 1,776 feet tall.
What did the flag say to the other flag?
Nothing, it just waved!
This man signed his name the largest on the Declaration of Independence.
Who is John Hancock?
The ___________, located in Philadelphia, is known for its signature crack right down the middle.
What is the Liberty Bell?
The crack appeared in February 1846 when it was last rung to celebrate President Washington's birthday.
Year July 4th was declared a paid federal holiday.
What is 1941?
This happens to the Liberty Bell on July 4th.
Every year, the descendants of the Declaration of Independence signers "tap" the Liberty Bell 13 times as a way to honor the original 13 colonies.
Why did the duck say "BANG!"?
It was a firequacker!
This man proved that it was "Common Sense" that basic rights were mandatory for a functional government.
Who is Thomas Paine?
On this flag, named after its creator, the 13 stars are situated in a circle along with 13 stripes.
What is the Betsy Ross flag?
Date of the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence.
What is July 8th, 1776?
This state has the longest running July 4th parade.
First parade was held on July 4th, 1785 in Bristol, Rhode Island.
Is there a July 4th in England?
Of course, thats how they get from the 3rd to the 5th!
These five men formed the Continental Congress, which resulted in the creation of the Declaration of Independence.
Who are Benjamin Franklin, Philip Livingston, John Adams, Roger Sherman, and Thomas Jefferson?
This term means that the colonists were taxed with no vote and for no rational reason, imposed by King George.
What is "taxation without representation"?
The July 4th party held at the White House was in this year.
What is 1801?
_____________ wanted the turkey to be the national animal but was outvoted when John Adams and Thomas Jefferson chose the bald eagle.
Who is Benjamin Franklin?
Why did the British cross the Atlantic?
To get to the other tide!