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USA
4th of July
Common Food
Celebrations
Fun Facts
100

What state am I from?

Nebraska

100

Another name for the 4th of July is....

Independence Day

100

This food is typically made on a grill

Hamburgers or hotdogs

100

People often celebrate by going where?

To the lake, beach, or pool

100

How many hotdogs are eaten each year?

150 million

200

How many states are there in the USA?

50 States

200

Independence is another word for...

Freedom

200

People sometimes make cakes or desserts that look like the...

American flag

200

What sport is often played on the 4th?

Baseball

200

Where is the hotdog eating contest held?

Long Island

300

What colors are on the USA flag?

Red, White and Blue 

300

What is one reason people might NOT celebrate this as a holiday?

  • Not all Americans were/are free

  • Native Americans often do not celebrate July 4th because it is a day that marks the continuation of violent colonization and broken treaties. 

  • Many Black Americans also do not celebrate Independence Day because at the time of the Declaration of Independence, many African Americans were still enslaved. 

  • When the US won the revolution, women still could not vote or have a say in government. 

  • Finally, any American who is critical of the US government may choose not to celebrate the Fourth.

300

This is a popular fruit on the 4th

Watermelon

300

At night we have...

Fireworks

300

How much money was spent on fireworks last year?

150 billion

400

How many people signed the Declaration of Independence?

56

400

Before getting their freedom, the USA was ruled by who?

the British

400
This is a popular vegetable on the fourth (and is also famous in my state because of the football team's name!)
Corn on the cob
400

What other holiday is celebrated in place of Fourth of July by Black Americans?

Juneteenth

400

What famous movie is about stealing the Declaration of Independence?

National Treasure

500

The USA got their independence in what year?

1776

500

What document was signed on the 4th?

The Declaration of Independence 

500

Americans also like to celebrate by grilling out also known as a...

BBQ

500

This is a celebration that takes place in the streets with floats, marching bands, and people walking and throwing candy

A parade

500

What is a signature sometimes called in the US due to the first signer of the Declaration of Independence?

John Hancock