Declaring Independence
On the Declaration of Independence, which person had the largest signature?
Hint: J.H.
John Hancock
Who sewed the first American flag?
Betsy Ross
Name the song:
"And forever in peace may you wave
You're the emblem of
The land I love"
Grand Old Flag
Fill in the blank:
"It's as American as _________ pie."
apple
Which U.S. city is known for its massive Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks show?
A. Chicago
B. Boston
C. New York City
C. New York City
The United States declared independence in this year, making 2026 its 250th anniversary.
1776
This state was the last of the original 13 colonies to ratify the Constitution.
Rhode Island
When did the United States declare freedom?
July 4, 1776
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Name the song:
"America! America! God shed his grace on thee, And crown thy good with brotherhood, from sea to shining sea."
America the Beautiful
What is the most consumed food on July 4?
Hotdogs
How much money do Americans spend on Fourth of July fireworks?
A. 179 million
B. 2.9 billion
C. 871 million
B. 2.9 billion
If someone was born during the Bicentennial in 1976, they will be this age during the 250th anniversary in 2026.
50
Which president was the first to host a Fourth of July celebration at the White House?
Hint: T.J.
Thomas Jefferson
What is the national bird of the United States?
Bald Eagle
What is the national song of the USA called?
Star Spangled Banner
This side dish that is often served at a bbq is made out shredded cabbage
Cole Slaw
Which color of firework is the hardest to produce?
Blue
There were this many U.S. presidents between George Washington and the president serving during the 250th anniversary in 2026.
46
This city hosted the signing of the Declaration of Independence
Philadelphia
Which country gave the State of Liberty to the United States?
France
Fill in the blank:
"Oh say, can you see
By the dawn's early light
What so proudly we hailed
At the twilight's last ___________?"
gleaming
This Texas favorite is a slow-smoked cut of beef.
Brisket
Which holiday actually uses the most fireworks in the world?
New Year's Eve
This is the formal name for a 250th anniversary celebration.
Semiquincentennial
He was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence.
Thomas Jefferson?
When folded properly, the American flag becomes what shape?
A Triangle
Who sings "Born in the USA"?
Bruce Springsteen
What is the most popular fourth of July fruit?
Watermelon
Fireworks were invented by accident in which country?
Hint: They were made by tossing BAMBOO in a fire.
China
The Declaration of Independence was approved on July 4, 1776, but delegates actually voted for independence on this July date
July 2nd
This king was the British monarch when the colonies declared independence.
George III
This national motto appears on U.S. coins and means "Out of many, one."
E Pluribus Unum
Name this song:
"Drove my Chevy to the levee, but the levee was dry
And them good ol' boys were drinkin' whiskey and rye"
American Pie
The three most common toppings for a hotdog are ketchup, mustard, and
Onions
What state sells the most fireworks?
A. Alabama
B. Kentucky
C. Missouri
Missouri
The number of years between the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the signing of the Constitution.
11