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Where is the famous Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest held each year on July 4?
Coney Island, New York
Who ruled England when the Colonies established independence?
King George III
In what year did the Boston tea party take place?
1773
How many years ago was the Declaration of Independence signed?
250
Who is credited with writing the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Which city hosted the first official Independence Day celebration on Jul4, 1777?
Philadelphia
Name 2 of 3 U.S. presidents died on the 4th of July?
John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe
The Declaration of Independence was finalized as a written document on July 4, 1776, but on which date did the Continental Congress vote in favor of declaring themselves independent of British rule?
July 2, 1776
How many sections are there on the Declaration of Independence?
5
Who has the biggest signature on the Declaration of Independence?
John Hancock
What state was the first to declare July 4 a state holiday?
Massachusetts
Who led the Continental army during the Revolutionary war?
George Washington
What was the start date of the Revolutionary War?
April 19, 1775
How many times does the Liberty Bell ring on Independence Day?
13
How many signatures are on the Declaration of Indpendence?
56
Which river did George Washington and his soldiers cross on December 25, 1776 in a surprise attack against the British?
Delaware River
Which U.S. president was born on the 4th of July?
Calvin Coolidge (1872)
What year was July 4 declared a national holiday?
1870
According to the National Hot Dog & Sausage Council, in millions, how many hot dogs are eaten on the 4th of July?
150
Who was the youngest to sign the Declaration of Independence?
Edward Rutledge (26 years old)
Where did the British Army surrender to the Continental Army on October 19, 1781?
Yorktown, VA
Who led the British army during the revolutionary war?
Major General William Howe.
On what date was the Declaration of Independence actually signed?
August 2, 1776
How many people who signed the Declaration of Independence also signed the U.S. Constitution?
6 (Ben Franklin, Roger Sherman, George Read, James Wilson, Robert Morris, and George Clymer)
What woman's signature appears on some copies of the Declaration of Independence?
Mary Katharine Goddard