Traditions
Name a tradition besides fireworks that people do on the 4th.
Hang a flag, have a cookout, attend a parade, etc
The first American flag had 13 stripes that represent _____.
This is the U.S. national anthem.
The Star-Spangled Banner
This is the largest U.S. state.
Alaska
This month comes after July in the Gregorian calendar
August
This is the most popular 4th of July fireworks for home consumers.
Sparklers
This is where you can find the Liberty Bell
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
This person wrote the national anthem.
Francis Scott Key
This is the smallest U.S. state.
Rhode Island
This month is named after a Roman leader honored in July
Julius Caesar
61% of Americans attend a _____ on the 4th
Picnic/cookout/bbq
This is the year the Declaration of Independence was adopted.
1776
This 1975 Blockbuster hit is considered the first 4th of July movie.
Jaws (1975)
This was the first founded state
Delaware
This international day on July 14th celebrates the French Revolution
Bastille Day
Every July 4th, the Liberty Bell is _____ (not rung) 13 times.
tapped (it has a big crack and can no longer be rung)
This person is credited with sewing one of the first American flags.
Betsy Ross
This 2004 movie follows a historian seeking a Freemason treasure.
National Treasure (2004)
This state is the hottest in the U.S.
Arizona
This type of patriotic display is common in July skies across the U.S
fireworks
This famous contest has been held every July 4th since 1916.
Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest on Coney Island
This person was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence.
Thomas Jefferson
This person sang “Party in the U.S.A.”
Miley Cyrus
This is the least populated state.
Wyoming
This U.S. holiday falls on the first Monday in September but is often seen as the “end of summer” following July
Labor Day