Presidents & Founding Fathers
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
The Liberty Bell
What superhero is dressed in stars and stripes?
Captain America
What is the name of the man who made a midnight ride to Massachusetts to warn residents that the British were coming?
Paul Revere
Who are the only two non-presidents on US bills?
Benjamin Franklin & Alexander Hamilton
What famous statue in New York Harbor symbolizes Freedom?
The Statue of Liberty
What are the first 3 words of the Constitution?
"We the people"
What phrase was associated with the British taxing the Colonies and is often referred to as a pillar in the American Revolution?
"No taxation without representation"
Who was the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War?
George Washington
Where is the memorial for our 16th president located?
Washington D.C.
What are the two most popular 4th of July activities?
Cookouts/BBQs & Fireworks
Which city hosted the first official Independence Day celebration on July 4th, 1777
Philadelphia
Whose signature is the largest on the Declaration of Independece?
John Hancock
What four faces can be seen on Mount Rushmore?
George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, & Abraham Lincoln
What bird was selected to be the national bird?
Bald Eagle
How many times does the Liberty Bell ring on each Independence Day?
13
Which six men are considered the core Founding Fathers of America?
George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, James Madison, and Alexander Hamilton
Name 5 of the original 13 colonies - 10 bonus points for any additional colony listed
New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, N Carolina, S Carolina, Georgia
What is the nickname for the American Flag?
Old Glory
What do the colors red, white, and blue symbolize?
Valor, Purity, and Justice