American History
Stars & Stripes
Fireworks & Fun
Food & BBQ
Patriotic Pop Culture
100

What year did the U.S. declare independence?

What is 1776?

100

How many stripes are on the U.S. flag?

What is 13?

100

What do you wave at parades instead of sparklers?

What are flags?

100

What food is eaten the most on July 4th?

What are hot dogs?

100

What animated TV family famously hosts backyard BBQs and fireworks on July 4th?

Who are The Simpsons?

200

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

Who is Thomas Jefferson?

200

How many stars are on the flag today?

What is 50?

200

What’s the most common firework sound?

What is a boom?

200

What do you often serve cold at a BBQ?

What is potato salad?

200

Which action hero shouts “Yippee-ki-yay!” — in a movie that people debate is actually a Christmas movie, not a July 4th one?

Who is John McClane (Die Hard)?

300

What city was the Declaration signed in?

What is Philadelphia?

300

What do the stars on the flag represent?

What are the 50 states?

300

What is the biggest fireworks show in the U.S.?

What is Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks?

300

What classic summer fruit is a cookout favorite?

What is watermelon?

300

What movie features Will Smith fighting aliens on July 4th?

What is Independence Day?

400

Which U.S. President was born on the 4th of July?

Who is Calvin Coolidge?

400

What was the original U.S. flag called?

What is the Betsy Ross flag?

400

What is a safe alternative to fireworks for kids?

What are glow sticks?

400

What dessert is famous for its red, white, and blue layers?

What is a trifle or flag cake?

400

Who stars as Captain America in the Marvel movies?

Who is Chris Evans?

500

Which two presidents famously died on the same July 4th?

Who are John Adams and Thomas Jefferson?

500

What does the color red symbolize on the flag?

What is valor and bravery?

500

Name one U.S. city famous for epic July 4th fireworks.

What is Washington, D.C. (or Boston, or NYC, etc.)?

500

What drink do many adults enjoy at BBQs?

What is beer?

500

Which famous musical tells the story of America’s founding fathers with rap and hip hop?

What is Hamilton?