Founding Fathers
This commander of the Continental Army became the first President of the United States.
Who is George Washington?
Who is traditionally credited with sewing the first American flag?
Betsy Ross
True or False
"Yankee Doodle" was originally sung to mock American colonists.
True
In 1776 there were 13 of these; today there are 50.
What are states?
This famous bell cracked but remains a symbol of American freedom.
What is the Liberty Bell?
On the Declaration of Independence, which person had the largest signature?
John Hancock
This Pennsylvania city was the birthplace of American independence.
What is Philadelphia?
This bird is the national symbol of the United States.
What is the bald eagle?
The Declaration of Independence was adopted in what year?
What is 1776?
A 250th anniversary is also known by this long word beginning with "semi."
What is the Semiquincentennial?
Which president was the first to host a Fourth of July celebration at the White House?
Thomas Jefferson
When folded properly, the American flag becomes what shape?
A triangle
The U.S. flag currently has this many stars.
What is 50?
He warned that "the British are coming!"
Who is Paul Revere?
The Constitution begins with these three famous words.
What is "We the People"?
He famously flew a kite during a thunderstorm experiment and helped draft the Declaration.
Who is Benjamin Franklin?
There are this many stripes on the U.S. flag representing the original colonies.
What is 13?
Finish the name of this song
“You’re a Grand ______ _______
You're a Grand Old Flag
The Statue of Liberty was a gift from this country.
What is France?
The Continental Congress met in this building in Philadelphia.
What is Independence Hall?
This US president was born on the 4th of July
Who is Calvin Coolidge?
Fifty-six delegates signed this historic document.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
Who wrote the lyrics to “The Star-Spangled Banner”?
Francis Scott Key
The original U.S. flag featured this number of stars.
What is 13?
The anniversary commemorates the adoption of this document.
What is the Declaration of Independence?