Founding Fathers
Thomas Jefferson wrote most of this document.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
This bird is the national symbol of the U.S.
What is the Bald Eagle?
These light up the sky the night of Independence Day.
What are fireworks?
Independence was declared in this year.
What is 1776?
The Vice President serves as the president of this body.
What is the Senate?
He flew a kite during a famous electricity experiment.
Who is Benjamin Franklin?
This famous bell is in Philadelphia.
What is the Liberty Bell?
The tradition of setting off fireworks on Independence Day dates back to a proposal made by this Founding Father in a 1776 letter.
Who is John Adams?
The Declaration of Independence was adopted in this city.
What is Philadelphia?
The first 10 amendments are known by this name.
What is the Bill of Rights?
He famously said, "Give me liberty, or give me death!"
Who is Patrick Henry?
This is the official motto of the United States.
What is "In God We Trust"?
This annual New York City fireworks show is one of the largest in the country.
What is the Macy's Fouth of July fireworks show?
This Revolutionary War battle convinced France to formally support the American cause.
What is the Battle of Saratoga?
There are this many amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
What is 27?
This signer of the Declaration later became the first Vice President and the second President.
Who is John Adams?
This nickname refers to the American flag.
What is Old Glory?
Approximately this many hot dogs are eaten in the U.S. on July 4 each year.
What is about 150 million?
These two former presidents died on July 4, 1826.
Who are John Adams and Thomas Jefferson?
Finish the famous phrase from the Declaration: "Life, Liberty and the _______."
What is "pursuit of Happiness"?
This Founding Father negotiated the Treaty of Paris that ended the Revolutionary War.
Who is Benjamin Franklin?
The official national mammal of the U.S.
What is the American Bison?
This sporting event has been held on July 4 since 1916 at Coney Island.
What is Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest?
Most delegates actually signed the Declaration on this day.
What is August 2, 1776?
Which colony was founded by Roger Williams?
What is Rhode Island?