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Who was the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence
John Hancock
The 50th star was added to the American flag on July 4, 1960 for what state?
Hawaii
George Washington and his soldiers in the Continental Army crossed the Delaware River on what day in 1776 to surprise attack the British?
July 5, August 18, Sept 2, Dec 25
Christmas Day, December 25th, 1776.
Where is the famous 4th of July hot dog eating contest hosted each year?
Coney Island
What was the nickname of the British soldiers during the Revolution?
The Red Coats
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 and where is the largest 4th of July fireworks display in the US?
Macy's 4th of July Celebration in NYC
In what year was the Star Spangled Banner written?
1776, 1780, 1814, 1822
1814
Americans will consume how many hot dogs on the 4th? (in millions)
64, 84, 98, 150
150 million
Edward Rutledge was the youngest Founding Father to sign the Declaration of Independence at the age of:
26, 32, 38, 41
26
How many people signed the Declaration of Independence?
48, 52, 56, 62
56
Who has the longest running 4th of July parade?
Philadelphia, PA. New York City, NY. Bristol, RI. Hartford, CT
Bristol, RI since 1785
Massachusetts was the first state to make July 4th an official state holiday in what year?
1777, 1781, 1794, 1801
The New England state made the 4th an official holiday on July 3rd, 1781
What percentage of the entire year's beer consumption in the US is estimated to be on the 4th of July?
1%, 2.2%, 4%, 5%
5% equalling approx 68.3 million cases
The Liberty Bell (aka Phillies Bell) is out of service except on Independence Day where it is tapped what number of times? 1, 12, 13, 24
13. This represents the original 13 states
Who was credited with writing the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, Ben Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
Which city hosted the first official Independence Day celebration on July 4, 1777?
Boston, NYC, Philadelphia, Hartford
Philadelphia
Thomas Jefferson hosted the first White House 4th of July celebration in what year?
1779, 1801, 1808, 1818
1801
During the Boston Tea Party, how much tea was actually dumped into Boston Harbor? (in lbs)
27,000. 47,000. 66,000. 92,000
92,000 lbs, roughly 46 tons, of British East India Company tea in 340 chests.
Who is the only U.S. President to be born on Independence Day?
Barack Obama, Calvin Coolidge, George H.W. Bush, James K. Polk
Calvin Coolidge, July 4th 1872
How many people were estimated to be living in the 13 Colonies when they gained independence? (in million)
3/4, 1.2, 2.5, 3.2
2.5 million
What battle triggered the "shot heard around the world" on April 19, 1775?
Siege of Boston, Battles of Lexington and Concord, Battle of Valley Forge, Battle of Yorktown
Battles of Lexington and Concord
What year was the 4th of July declared a national holiday?
1778, 1798, 1820, 1870
1870
What are the 2 most common side dishes during the backyard 4th of July celebration?
Baked Beans, Corn, Potatoes, Watermelon, Cole Slaw, Eggs, Pasta
Both corn and potatoes (in some form) wind up on 41% of all 4th of July celebration tables.
Why is the proper way to fold an American flag in the shape of a triangle?
The shape replicates the iconic "tri-cornered" hat soldiers wore in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.