History
This document was signed in the Pennsylvania State House in 1776
The Declaration of Independence
He co-founded the Sons of Liberty, engineered the Boston Tea Party, and served as a delegate to the Continental Congress, where he championed independence and signed the Declaration of Independence.
Sam Adams
What patriotic march was written by John Philip Sousa?
Stars and Stripes Forever
Alexander Hamilton is buried at the Trinity Churchyard which city
New York
What bird did Benjamin Franklin want to become the national bird?
A turkey
This document guarantees the fundamental personal liberties and explicitly limits the power of the federal government.
The Bill of Rights
A vital diplomat, the first Vice President, and the second U.S. President.
John Adams
Who sings Born in the USA?
Bruce Springsteen
The first capitol of the United States was where?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Who was the President of Congress when the Declaration of Independence was signed?
John Hancock
This was an act of protest on December 16, 1773 during the American Revolution.
Boston Tea Party
He is the only person to have signed all three foundational documents that established the U.S.: the Declaration of Independence, the Treaty of Paris, and the United States Constitution.
Benjamin Franklin
What song has the lyrics, “You’re a high flying flag and forever in peace may you wave?”
Grand Ol’ Flag
It was the largest town in the Thirteen Colonies until Philadelphia outgrew it in the mid-18th century.
Boston
Which of the 13 colonies was the last to approve independence?
New York
What year was the American Revolution officially over?
1783
He was one of colonial America's most skilled silversmiths and artisans.
Paul Revere
What patriotic song was written by Irving Berlin?
God Bless America
Which city hosts Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest on the 4th of July?
New York City (Coney Island)
How many original copies of the Declaration of Independence are believed to exist today?
26
Following a disastrous string of defeats, George Washington's Continental Army wintered there from December 19, 1777, to June 19, 1778, facing severe disease and starvation
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Valley Forge
He was a prominent American patriot and a key figure in the early years of the United States, best known for his bold signature on the Declaration of Independence.
John Hancock
What battle inspired the Star Spangled Banner?
Battle of Baltimore
What city is home to the Freedom Trail?
Boston
Which of the founding fathers died on July 4th, 50 years to the day that the declaration was signed?