U.S. Independence Basics
What is celebrated on the 4th of July in the United States?
A) The end of the Civil War
B) The first presidential election
C) The signing of the Declaration of Independence
D) The start of World War II
C) The signing of the Declaration of Independence
What is a common activity on the 4th of July?
A) Decorating a Christmas tree
B) Watching fireworks
C) Trick-or-treating
D) Singing carols
B) Watching fireworks
Who was the first president of the United States?
A) Thomas Jefferson
B) Abraham Lincoln
C) George Washington
D) John Hancock
C) George Washington
What type of document is the Declaration of Independence?
A) A law book
B) A treaty
C) A statement of separation
D) A constitution
C) A statement of separation
Which city hosts one of the largest 4th of July fireworks shows?
A) San Diego
B) Philadelphia
C) New York City
D) Seattle
C) New York City
Which year was the Declaration of Independence signed?
A) 1492
B) 1776
C) 1865
D) 1620
B) 1776
Which colors are associated with the 4th of July?
A) Red, green, and gold
B) Blue, white, and silver
C) Red, white, and blue
D) Yellow, blue, and red
C) Red, white, and blue
Who famously signed the Declaration of Independence in large letters?
A) George Washington
B) Benjamin Franklin
C) John Adams
D) John Hancock
D) John Hancock
How many original colonies declared independence from Britain?
A) 10
B) 13
C) 7
D) 20
B) 13
What do many Americans do on the 4th of July?
A) Go to work
B) Travel abroad
C) Attend parades and watch fireworks
D) Fast and pray
C) Attend parades and watch fireworks
Which country did the American colonies declare independence from?
A) Spain
B) France
C) The Netherlands
D) Great Britain
D) Great Britain
What do fireworks symbolize on Independence Day?
A) Peace talks
B) Explosions in the Civil War
C) The battles of the American Revolution
D) The fall of the Berlin Wall
C) The battles of the American Revolution
Which founding father said: “Give me liberty, or give me death!”?
A) Patrick Henry
B) Thomas Jefferson
C) James Madison
D) Alexander Hamilton
A) Patrick Henry
Which important U.S. document starts with “We the People”?
A) Bill of Rights
B) The Constitution
C) The Declaration of Independence
D) The Articles of Confederation
B) The Constitution
Which national song is often sung or played on July 4th?
A) Jingle Bells
B) The Star-Spangled Banner
C) America the Beautiful
D) Silent Night
B) The Star-Spangled Banner
Which American holiday is often called "Independence Day"?
A) Memorial Day
B) Veterans Day
C) Fourth of July
D) Thanksgiving
C) Fourth of July
What food is commonly eaten at 4th of July barbecues?
A) Sushi
B) Hamburgers and hot dogs
C) Tacos
D) Roast turkey
B) Hamburgers and hot dogs
Who helped draft the Declaration but was also an inventor and diplomat?
A) Paul Revere
B) Benjamin Franklin
C) George Washington
D) James Monroe
B) Benjamin Franklin
What is the main idea of the Declaration of Independence?
A) Declaring war on France
B) Asking for help from Spain
C) Explaining why the colonies want freedom
D) Listing trade rules
C) Explaining why the colonies want freedom
What is often included in Independence Day parades?
A) Fire trucks and marching bands
B) Santa Claus and reindeer
C) Brides and grooms
D) Pilgrims and turkeys
A) Fire trucks and marching bands
Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
A) George Washington
B) John Adams
C) Benjamin Franklin
D) Thomas Jefferson
D) Thomas Jefferson
What does the Liberty Bell symbolize?
A) Freedom and independence
B) War
C) Taxes
D) The stock market
A) Freedom and independence
Which two presidents died on July 4, 1826, exactly 50 years after the Declaration?
A) George Washington and John Adams
B) Thomas Jefferson and John Adams
C) James Madison and Thomas Jefferson
D) John Hancock and James Monroe
B) Thomas Jefferson and John Adams
Where is the original Declaration of Independence kept?
A) The White House
B) Library of Congress
C) National Archives in Washington, D.C.
D) Boston City Hall
C) National Archives in Washington, D.C.
What do patriotic Americans often wear on July 4th?
A) Black suits
B) Clothes with stars and stripes
C) Business uniforms
D) Costumes from other countries
B) Clothes with stars and stripes