Founding Fathers
He was the main author of the Declaration of Independence.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
This bird is the national symbol of the United States.
What is the bald eagle?
The Fourth of July celebrates this event.
What is American independence?
These light up the sky during July 4th celebrations.
What are fireworks?
This founding father was also a famous inventor.
Who is Benjamin Franklin?
He became the first president of the United States.
Who is George Washington?
This flag is flown everywhere on the Fourth of July.
What is the American flag?
The year the Declaration of Independence was signed.
What is 1776?
Common outdoor event with grilled food on the Fourth.
What is a barbecue (BBQ)
This U.S. president refused to be king after the war.
Who is George Washington?
He helped get French support during the American Revolution.
Who is Benjamin Franklin?
This statue in New York Harbor is a symbol of freedom.
What is the Statue of Liberty?
This war was fought to win independence from Britain.
What is the American Revolutionary War?
This type of event with music and floats happens in many cities.
What is a parade?
The Fourth of July is a national _____ in the U.S.
What is a holiday?
This future president defended British soldiers after the Boston Massacre.
Who is John Adams?
The national anthem of the United States.
What is The Star-Spangled Banner?
The city where the Declaration of Independence was signed.
What is Philadelphia?
Many people wear these three colors on the Fourth of July.
What are red, white, and blue?
Americans gained independence from this country.
What is Great Britain?
These two Founding Fathers both died on July 4, 1826.
Who are Thomas Jefferson and John Adams?
The number of stars on the U.S. flag and what they represent.
What is 50 stars for 50 states?
The name of the document that officially ended the war with Britain.
What is the Treaty of Paris?
The number of hot dogs Americans eat on July 4th (multiple choice: A. 5 million, B. 25 million, C. 150 million)
What is 150 million?
The nickname for the U.S. flag.
What is the Stars and Stripes?