All about the 4th
What is another name for the 4th of July?
Independence Day
Where did Fireworks originate?/
Where were fireworks first created?
Which country?
Fireworks originated in China around 2000 years ago.
It is thought that a Chinese cook accidentally invented gunpowder by mixing three common kitchen ingredients!
What is the name of the national anthem of the United States of America?
"The Star-Spangled Banner"
What food is most popular to eat on the 4th of July?
Hot dogs!
What's the capital in Washington?
W
Why is the 4th of July celebrated?
To celebrate America's birthday! It was the official day that the USA gained independence from Great Britain
Which country produces 90% of the world's fireworks today?
China
Which president of the United States was the first to host a Fourth of July celebration at the White House?
Thomas Jefferson in 1801
(3rd US President)
What is the most popular red fruit in America?
Strawberries!
Watermelon is a close second
What would you say if everyone in the country sneezed at the same time?
God Bless America!
How many stars and stripes does the US flag have?
#of stars____ & #of stripes____
50 stars and 13 stripes
What year were fireworks first used to celebrate Independence Day?
1777
the very first year the 4th of July was celebrated
Which American President was born on July 4th?
Calvin Coolidge (30th president in 1923-1929)
What is considered the most American dessert?
Apple Pie
What is the smartest state?
Alabama- It has four A's and one B!
What is the proper way to fold an American flag?
In the shape of a triangle
How much money do Americans spend on fireworks every year?
More than $1 billion
The Statue of Liberty was a gift to the Unites States.
Who gave it to the USA? (what country)
France
How many hot dogs do Americans eat on the 4th of July each year?
150 million
Where was the Declaration of Independence signed?
At the bottom.
What was The Statue of Liberty's Official name?
Liberty Enlightening the World
What city in the USA has the biggest firework show on the 4th of July?
New York City
How many people signed the Declaration of Independence?
56
A famous hot fog eating contest is televised on the 4th of July every year from Coney Island, New York.
What is the record for most hot dogs consumed in 10 minutes?
76
An American living in England came home to the United States on the 4th of July, celebrated for three full days, and returned to England on the 4th of July, How is this possible?