History
Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner?
Francis Scott Key
Average amount of money spent per person in the US on beer on the 4th?
$75
What states boarder Illinois?
Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Iowa, Wisconsin
Where was the Declaration of Independence signed?
Philadelphia
What bird did Benjamin Franklin want to be the national bird (instead of the Bald Eagle)?
Turkey
How many hot dogs are Americans projected to eat on the 4th of July?
150 million
What year did Illinois become a state?
1818
What were the original 13 colonies?
New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia
How many times is the liberty bell tapped on the 4th of July?
13
How much money do Americans spend on fireworks annually?
$1 billion
What city in Illinois is home to the World's first McDonald's?
Des Plaines
Which to presidents died on the 4th of July
John Adams and Thomas Jefferson
Which state held the first 4th of July parade?
Rode Island
What date did the US become free?
July 2nd, 1776
Which food is used in Coney Island, New York's annual _____ eating contest?
Hot dogs
Which U.S. President was born in Illinois?
Ronald Reagan
What drink did George Washington give to his soldiers to celebrate the 4th of July?
Rum
What territory also celebrates the USA's 4th of July?
Philippines
How many versions were there of the US flag? (lower than 30)
27
What is the world record of how many hotdogs eaten in 10 minutes?
68 hotdogs
How many counties are in Illinois?
102
What president was born on the 4th of July?
Calvin Coolidge
How many places have the name liberty in the name?
33