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The topmost stripe on the American flag is
Red
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Who wrote the "Star-Spangled Banner"?
Francis Scott Key
100
Who ruled England when the Colonies established independence?
King George III
100
The Statue of Liberty was gifted by the U.S. by this country.
France
"The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World" was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States and is recognized as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. The Statue of Liberty was dedicated on October 28, 1886.
100
What is the name of the document that begins with "We the People"?
The Constitution of the United States
200
A shade of blue, and also a popular stone used in southwestern jewelry
Turquoise
200
The song Taps is traditionally played with this musical instrument.
Bugle or Trumpet
“Taps” originally began as a signal to extinguish lights. Up until the Civil War, the infantry call for “Extinguish Lights” was the one set down in the Infantry manuals which had been borrowed from the French.
200
What is the name of the man who made a midnight ride to Lexington, Massachusetts, to warn residents the British were coming?
Paul Revere
200
What is the proper shape to fold the American flag?
A triangular shape.
200
The official name of the Statue of Liberty
Liberty Enlightening the World
300
The color red can come in many different variations that include ruby, scarlet and crimson. Which of these is not a shade of red?
a Cardinal
b Celadon
c Carmine
d Carnelian
B. Celadon (a willow-green color)
300
Name that tune.
“Where the grapes of wrath are stored”
Battle Hymn of the Republic by Julia Ward Howe
300
What saying, associated with the British taxing the Colonies, is often referred to as a pillar in the American Revolution?
“No taxation without representation”
300
Every Independence Day, how many times does the Liberty Bell ring?
13 times
300
True or false: A woman’s signature appears on some copies of the Declaration of Independence.
True. Though she’s not an official signer, Mary Katharine Goddard, who was commissioned by Congress to print copies of the important document, added her name below the original signers’ names. Though it’s not clear why she included her name, Goddard was a well-known patriot and one of the first women publishers and postmasters in the young country.
400
What is the most heat-reflecting color?
White
White reflects most wavelengths of light, including those in the visible spectrum, and therefore absorbs the least amount of heat.
400
Name that tune.
”A thoroughfare for freedom beat”
America, The Beautiful by Katharine Lee Bates
400
What event is famously known as the "shot heard 'round the world"?
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
400
What is the national motto of the United States?
"In God we trust"
400
1776 represents the year the United States declared independence from Britain. Which iconic skyscraper measures this exact height in feet in its honor?
One World Trade Center
500
Name a company that has a red, white and blue logo.
500
The "Battle Hymn of the Republic," written by Julia Ward Howe, is set to the music commonly known by what name?
John Brown's Body
500
Which river did George Washington and his soldiers in the Continental Army cross on Dec. 25, 1776, in a surprise attack against the British?
The Delaware River
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What do the colors of the American flag represent?
Red symbolizes valor and bravery, white symbolizes purity and innocence, and blue symbolizes vigilance, perseverance, and justice.
500
Which three U.S. presidents died on the 4th of July?
John Adams (July 4, 1826), Thomas Jefferson (July 4, 1826) and James Monroe (July 4, 1831)