Declaration of Independence
The American Flag
Famous Americans
American Symbols
Traditions
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When was the Declaration of Independence formally adopted?
July 4th, 1776
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How many stars are on the U.S Flag?
There Are 50 stars on the U.S. Flag
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Who was the First President of the United States?
George Washington
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What is the national bird?
The Bald Eagle
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Name three foods that Americans eat on the 4th of July.
Hamburgers, cheeseburgers, hot dogs, french fries, chips, potato salad, watermelon, corn, pie, ice cream, etc...
200
Who was the king of England during the Revolutionary War?
King George III
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How many stars were on the first official American Flag?
Thirteen
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Who has the biggest signature on the Declaration of Independence?
John Hancock
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Who gave the Statue of Liberty to the United States?
France
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What is the name of the bright things that we watch in the night sky on the 4th of July?
Fireworks
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Where was the Declaration of Independence signed?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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What shape did the stars make on the first American Flag?
A circle
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Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
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Where is the Liberty Bell located?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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What is the name of the food eating contest that takes place on Coney Island, New York every year?
Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest
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What date was the Declaration of Independence signed by the members of the Continental Congress?
August 2nd, 1776
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What do the stars and stripes represent on the American flag?
The stars represent the states of the United States and the Stripes represent the original 13 colonies of America
400
Name two authors of the Declaration of Independence-besides Thomas Jefferson!
Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Roger Sherman, and Robert R. Livingston
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How many people signed the Declaration of Independence?
56 people
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What is the name of the decorated cars that drive down the street in a parade?
A Float
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Who was president of Congress when the Declaration of Independence was signed?
John Hancock
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What does the red, white, and blue represent on the American Flag?
Red: Hardiness and Valor
White: Purity and Innocence
Blue: Vigilance, Perserverance, and Justice
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Who has won the most Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contests ever?
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The symbol that that was rung on July 8th, 177th to celebrate the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence.
The Liberty Bell
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Where is the most expensive firework show in the country held?
New York City