History of the 4th
What is the name of the national anthem of the United States of America?
The Star-Spangled Banner
What is the most commonly consumed food on the 4th of July?
Hot dogs
When was the Declaration if Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
This event, where colonists dumped tea into the harbor, was a protest against taxation without representation.
Boston Tea Party
What do the stars and strips on the American Flag represent?
13 colonies and 50 states
In what year were fireworks first used to celebrate the 4th of July?
1777
Every Independence Day, how many times does the Liberty Bell ring?
13
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Who was the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War?
George Washington
What country gifted the US the Statue of Liberty?
France
Where and when was the first celebration of the 4th of July?
Philadelphia, 1777
What city hosts the largest 4th of July firework display?
New York City
Who is well known for having the largest signature on the Declaration of Independence?
John Hancock
A silversmith who famously alerted the colonists of the British advance.
Paul Revere
What are the 2 national animals of the US?
The bald eagle and the American bison
In what state is the oldest 4th of July parade held?
Rhode Island
What other country also celebrates July 4th as their Independence Day?
The Phillippines
During World War II, where was the Declaration of Independence stored?
Fort Knox
Who was the King of England during the Revolutionary War?
King George III
How many times has the American Flag been altered?
27
What president was born on the 4th of July?
Calvin Coolidge
How many firework displays take place across the US?
Around 16,000
How many people signed the Declaration of Independence?
56
What phrase is often associated with the start of the Revolutionary War and the battles of Lexington and Concord?
The "shot heard 'round the world"
What are the five major, permanently inhabited US territories? 100 pts for each correct answer
Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, and U.S. Virgin Islands