General Trivia
In 1780, this animal was designated as the US national symbol.
The bald eagle
This is the most consumed fruit on the 4th of July
a) Strawberries
b) Watermelon
c) Grapes
b) watermelon
Fireworks are a tradition associated with the 4th of July. What country invented fireworks?
a) USA
b) China
c) Mexico
b) China
How many stars are on the current American flag and what do they represent?
50, the 50 states.
What country is the US celebrating independence from on the 4th of July?
Great Britain
What is the name of the US national anthem?
The Star Spangled Banner
On average, Americans consume this many hot dogs on the 4th of July:
a) 1 million
b) 500,000
c) 150 million
c) about 150 million hot dogs are consumed each year on the 4th of July (about 30 million pounds of hot dogs)
What body part is the most commonly injured by fireworks?
a) legs
b) hands/fingers
c) eyes
b) hands/fingers account for about 28% of fireworks-related injuries
How many stripes are on the American Flag and what do they represent?
13, the 13 original colonies.
The Liberty Bell hasn't been rung since George Washington's birthday in February of 1846, why is this?
A major crack appeared
This Avengers superhero wears a costume decorated with stars and stripes.
Captain America
What is the name of the competitive eating contest held each year on the 4th of July?
Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest
What is the hardest color to produce among fireworks?
Blue
This former US president chose the current design of the American flag. The person behind the design was a 17 year old high school student, who beat out over 1,500 submissions.
Dwight Eisenhower
There is one former US president who was born on the 4th of July, who was it?
Calvin Coolidge in 1872
Finish the lyrics: "And the rocket's red glare, the bombs bursting in air..."
"Gave proof through the night, that our flag was still there"
What is the current record for number of hot dogs eaten during the contest and who holds the title?
76 (2021) Joey Chestnut
This company is the largest consumer of fireworks in the world.
The Walt Disney Company. They spend about 150 million dollars a year on fireworks displays.
When is "Flag Day" celebrated in the US?
June 14th
3 former US presidents have died on the 4th of July, who were they?
James Monroe, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson
This prominent building was built to be exactly 1,776 feet tall, in honor of the year that the US declared independence.
One World Trade Center
What region of the US traditionally eats salmon and peas in celebration of Independence Day?
New England
Which if the following is NOT a name for a type of firework?
a) chrysanthemum
b) dragon's eggs
c) Big Ben
c) Big Ben
How many American flags have made it to the moon?
a) 3
b) 10
c) 5
c) 5
2 men signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, 1776. The rest signed over the curse of the month. Who were the first 2?
Charles Thompson and John Hancock