Independence Day

The American Flag

100

What was the name of the astronaut who planted the American flag on the moon?

Neil Armstrong

200

How many stripes are on the American flag?

13

300

How many stars were on the first American flag?

A. 10

B. 13

C. 32

D. 50

B. 13

400

Why are their 50 stars on the American flag?

A. There were 50 founding fathers

B. There are 50 American states

C. 50 is a cool number

D. George Washington was 50 years old when he died

B. There are 50 American states

500

Why are there 13 stripes on the American flag?

A. There were only 13 states when America was founded.

B. The Revolutionary War last 13 years

C. 13 used to be a lucky number

D. Ben Franklin spent 13 years in jail

A. There were only 13 states when America was founded.

History

100

What is the name of the national anthem of the United States?

The Star Spangled Banner

200

In what city was the Constitution signed? Hint (if necessary): It starts with a "P."

Philadelphia

300

What animal symbolizes the United States and is the national bird?

The bald eagle

400

In what year did America declare its independence?

A. 1771

B. 1776

C. 1812

D. 1861

B. 1776

500

Complete this sentence from the Declaration of Independence: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created _____."

A. Free

B. Alive

C. Equal

D. Happy

C. Equal

History 2

100

Who was the first American president?

George Washington

200

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

A. George Washington

B. Abraham Lincoln

C. Benjamin Franklin

D. Thomas Jefferson

D. Thomas Jefferson

300

The Declaration of Independence says all men have the right to life, liberty, and ______.

A. Success

B. The pursuit of happiness

C. Love 

D. Victory 

B. The pursuit of happiness

400

How old will America be this year?

A. 100 years old

B. 200 years old

C. 245 years old

D. 400 years old

C. 245 years old

500

Independence Day celebrates this document:

A. The Constitution

B. The Emancipation Proclamation

C. The Magna Carta

D. The Declaration of Independence

D. The Declaration of Independence

Fourth of July Fun

100

What company uses the most fireworks in the world?

Hint: Their symbol is a giant castle

Hint 2: Their mascot is a mouse

The Walt Disney Company

200

What is the most commonly eaten food on Independence Day?

Hot dogs

300

What food is considered the most American dessert?

Apple pie

400

The crunchy exterior of barbecued meat is called:

A. Bark

B. Crust

C. Flakes

D. Skin

A. Bark

500

This department store hosts the fireworks show in New York City.

A. Macy's

B. Toys R Us

C. Dunkin Donuts

D. Starbucks

A. Macy's

Random Facts

100

This pop singer sang the song "Party in the USA"

Miley Cyrus

200

This Avengers superhero is dressed in stars and stripes.

Captain America

300

This musician made the song "Born in the USA"

Bruce Springsteen

400

This rapper made the song "American Boy" with Estelle.

Kanye West

500

This rock musician made the song "American Girl."

Tom Petty