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When did America declare independence from Britain?
July 4, 1776
What saying, associated with the British taxing the Colonies, is often referred to as a pillar in the American Revolution?
NO TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION
Who led the Continental Army during the war?
George Washington
Who has the biggest and first signature on the Declaration of Independence?
Hancock
What famous gift from France symbolizes freedom?
Statue of Liberty
Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Where was the first official Independence Day celebration held?
Philadelphia in 1777
Which European country gave the Colonies the most support during the Revolutionary War?
France
What famous cracked bell in Philadelphia is tied to Independence Day?
Liberty Bell
What is the national bird of the United States?
Bald Eagle
Who rode at midnight to warn that the British were coming?
Paul Revere! :>
How many times does the Liberty Bell ring on each Independence Day?
13 times
During which battle did the British surrender to the Continental Army on October 19, 1781?
Yorktown
What do the Stars on the Flag represent & What do the Stripes on the Flag represent?
(Also give the number of how many stars and how many stripes are on the flag)
Stars- every state
Stripes- for every colony
Which founding father served as the first Secretary of the Treasury
alexander hamilton
Who ruled England when the Colonies established independence?
King George the Third
Which state was the first to declare the Fourth of July an official holiday?
Massachusetts
What song is traditionally sung during fireworks displays on the Fourth of July?
“The Star-Spangled Banner”
What food is most associated with a July 4th cookout?
hot dogs
Which U.S. state was the first to recognize Independence Day as a paid holiday for its government employees?
New York
What is the largest 4th of July fireworks display in the U.S.?
Macy's
What year did the USA adopt the 50-star version of the American flag?
1960
What was the name of the treaty signed on Sept. 3, 1783, that officially recognized American independence?
Treaty of Paris
According to the American Pyrotechnics Association ( APA), how much do Americans spend on fireworks each year?
$2.8 billion
What governing body adopted & created the Declaration of Independence?
The Second Continental Congress