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What was dumped into Boston Harbor on Dec. 16, 1773, to protest Britain taxing the Colonies?
Tea
What is the name of the man who made a midnight ride to Lexington, Massachusetts, to warn residents the British were coming?
Paul Revere
What nickname was used for British soldiers during the Revolution?
The Red Coats
Which river did George Washington and his soldiers in the Continental Army cross on Dec. 25, 1776, in a surprise attack against the British?
The Delaware River
Which European country gave the Colonies the most support during the Revolutionary War?
France
Which side won the Siege of Boston: the British or the Americans?
Americans
At which site did the Continental Army stay during the winter of 1777–1778?
Valley Forge
During which battle did the British surrender to the Continental Army on October 19, 1781?
The Battle of Yorktown
What was the name of the treaty signed on Sept. 3, 1783, that officially recognized American independence?
The Treaty of Paris
Where was the Declaration of Independence stored during World War II?
Fort Knox, Kentucky
Samuel Adams founded which revolutionary group that was responsible for the Boston Tea Party?
The Sons of Liberty
RIDDLE: No matter how little or how much you use me, you change me every month. What am I?
A calendar.
RIDDLE: How many bricks does it take to complete a building made of brick?
The last one
RIDDLE: What is at the end of a rainbow?
The letter W!
RIDDLE: If an electric train is traveling south, then which way is the smoke going?
There is no smoke — it's an electric train.
Which city hosted the first official Independence Day celebration on July 4, 1777?
Philadelphia
What is the largest 4th of July fireworks display in the U.S.?
The Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks celebration in New York City
What saying, associated with the British taxing the Colonies, is often referred to as a pillar in the American Revolution?
“No taxation without representation”
RIDDLE: There are two ducks in front of a duck, two ducks behind a duck and a duck in the middle. How many ducks are there?
Three ducks
RIDDLE: What question can you never say yes to?
Are you asleep?
Who ruled England when the Colonies established independence?
King George III
When was the first 4th of July celebration held at the White House?
July 4, 1801, when Thomas Jefferson was president
How many times does the Liberty Bell ring on each Independence Day?
13 times
What is the location of the nation’s oldest 4th of July parade?
Bristol, Rhode Island
What was the first state to declare the 4th of July a state holiday?
Massachusetts