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What year was the Declaration of Independence signed?

1776

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What do red, white, and blue colors on clothing and decorations represent on the 4th of July?

→ What are the colors of the American flag/patriotism?

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Who was the first U.S. President

(Thomas Jefferson)

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What is the U.S. national anthem?

The Star-Spangled Banner

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How many stars are on the current U.S. flag?

50

200

Which city was the Declaration of Independence signed in?

Philadelphia

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What is the name of the famous fireworks show in New York City broadcast on TV?

→ What is the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks?

200

Who is known for giving the Gettysburg Address?

(Abraham Lincoln)

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Who wrote “The Star-Spangled Banner”?

Francis Scott Key

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What is the nickname of the U.S. flag?

The Stars and Stripes

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Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

Thomas Jefferson

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What do many people write on sparklers during fireworks celebrations?

→ What are names or shapes?

300

Who was president during World War II and the dropping of the atomic bomb

(Harry S. Truman)

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What patriotic song begins with “Oh, beautiful for spacious skies”?

America the Beautiful

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What monument in New York is often associated with American freedom?

Statue of Liberty

400

How many colonies declared independence from Britain?

13

400

What time of day do fireworks usually start on the 4th of July?

→ What is after dark/nighttime?

400

Which two U.S. presidents signed the Declaration of Independence and died on the same day, July 4?

(Thomas Jefferson and John Adams)

400

What movie starring Will Smith involves fighting off an alien invasion on July 4th?

(Independence Day)

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How many hot dogs are consumed on the 4th of July in the U.S.?

Approx. 150 million)

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Which war was being fought when the U.S. declared independence?

The American Revolutionary War

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What do most Americans do on the 4th of July?

Watch fireworks

500

Which U.S. president died on July 4, 1826

Thomas Jefferson)

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What famous American composer wrote "Stars and Stripes Forever," often played during 4th of July celebrations?

John Philip Sousa

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Which state was the first to make July 4th a state holiday?

Massachusetts