4th of July History
What was The Statue of Liberty's official name?
Liberty Enlightening the World
People most commonly will use this to cook food on the 4th of July.
BBQ Grill
This country produces the most fireworks
China
The year the 50th star was added to the flag. (On a July 4th)
A - 1960
B - 1920
C - 1876
D - 1898
1960
In 1780 this animal was designated as our national symbol
Bald Eagle
What did one flag say to the other?
Nothing, it just waved!
This color is the hardest to produce in fireworks.
Red
White
Blue
Green
Blue
Which European country gave the Colonies the most support during the Revolutionary War?
France
She made the first American Flag
Betsy Ross
Americans will consume 375 million of these on July 4th.
Hamburgers
How many people signed the Declaration of Independence
53
This former president's daughter was born on the 4th of July.
Barack Obama
This Marvel superhero wears stars and stripes.
Captain America
Where was the Declaration of Independence signed?
At the Bottom
Fireworks came to America in this year.
1777
1780
1800
1777
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. 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.
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Where is the National Hot Dog Eating Contest held every July 4th?
New York
Which company is the largest consumer of fireworks in the world?
Walt Disney
The number of presidents who died on the 4th of July.
A - 6
B - 12
C - 3
D - NONE
3
What is the name of the US National Anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
This State is the Smartest
What is Alabama
It has 4 "a"s and 1 "b"
All of the different firework's shapes have their own names. True or False?
True
The Fourth of July commemorates which document?
The Declaration of Independence
The year the 4th of July became a national holiday.
A - 1992
B - 1870
C - 1906
D - 1804
1870
This fruit is the most popular choice served on the 4th of July
Watermelon
What is the most popular outdoor sweet treat on the 4th of July?
S'mores
The number of presidents born on the 4th of July.
A - 1
B - 10
C - 3
D - 5
1
The first state to make July 4th an official state holiday.
Massachusetts
What do you call a Snowman on the 4th of July?
What is "A Puddle"
Calcium is used in fireworks to:
Produce sound effects
Deepen colors
Burn brighter and longer
Deepen colors
Who gave the Statue of Liberty to the United States?
France
The number of Stars on the US Flag
50
What are the most common food dye colors bought around 4th of july?
Red, White and Blue!
On the Declaration of Independence, who had the largest signature?
John Hancock
This person said "Give me liberty or give me death."
A - Abraham Lincoln
B - George Washington
C - James Madison
D - Patrick Henry
Patrick Henry
Every Independence Day, how many times does the Liberty Bell ring?
A - 10 TIMES
B - 13 TIMES
C - 4 TIMES
D - 2 TIMES
13 times
What would you get if you crossed a patriot with a small curly-haired dog?
Yankee Poodle
The colors you see in fireworks happen as:
-Electrons are calming down and energy is converted.
-Energy from the fire is transferred and turned into light.
-Electrons are speeding up and energy is created.
Electrons are calming down and energy is converted.
This process invokes the first law of thermodynamics which states that energy can be transformed (changed from one form to another), but cannot be created or destroyed. Basically, energy from the fire is transferred to the atoms of the colorant chemicals exciting the electrons. As the electrons calm down the energy is converted into light.
What bird is the national bird of the United States?
The Bald Eagle
Which country did the Colonies officially declare their independence from on July 4?
Great Britain
Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest has happened on each Independence Day since 1972. Where does the competition take place?
New York
What is the location of the nation’s oldest Fourth of July parade?
Rhode Island
The Fourth of July is also commonly known as what?
Independence Day
The sci-fi action film “Independence Day” starring Will Smith and Jeff Goldblum came out in what year?
A - 1950
B - 1972
C - 1996
D - 2022
1996
How many times does the Liberty Bell ring on each Independence Day?
It doesn't ring
Beautiful visual effects are created in fireworks by:
A - Slower reactions and burning
B - Fast explosions
C - Combining small grains of fuel with an oxidizer
Slower reactions and burning
Actually the flashy part of the firework is when it is cooling down. Good visual effects come from slower reactions producing a longer and brighter effect.
What was the main reason the American colonies declared independence?
A - British Customs Forced on colonies
B - Food Shortage
C - No Healthcare Available
D - Unfair Taxes
Unfair Taxes
How many times do the words “United States” appear on the Declaration of Independence?
A - 150
B - 56
C - 4
D - 0
0
Why did American colonists dump tea into the harbor during the Boston Tea Party?
A - It tasted bad and they were dumping it in rebellion to the taste
B - As a way to protest British rule over them
C - The tea was bad and they had to get rid of it
D - To hide it from the British soldiers
As a way to protest British rule over them
Who was the first woman to run for president of the United States?
A - Victoria Woodhull
B - Michelle Obama
C - Hilary Clinton
D - Barbara Bush
Victoria Woodhull
Which U.S. state has the most signatories on the Declaration of Independence?
Pennsylvania
Which U.S. state is home to the oldest brewery in America?
Pennsylvania
What’s the capital in Washington?
W
What is used in fireworks to create smoke clouds?
A - Oxygen
B - Titanium
C - Zinc
Zinc
Colors were added to fireworks around the 1830s, when Italian chemists started adding trace amounts of metals and salts that burned at high temperatures. These salts created beautiful and exciting new colors, and other additives produced interesting effects, like calcium to deepen colors, titanium to make sparks, and zinc to create mysterious smoke clouds.
Which U.S. President is known for being the oldest when elected to office?
A - George Washington
B - Donald Trump
C - Joe Biden
George Washington
How many people were estimated to be living in the Colonies when they gained independence?
2.5 million
Every July 4th, what food is most commonly consumed?
Hot Dogs
How much money are people estimated to pay for the food for their 4th of July bash?
A - $25
B - $332
C - $93
D - $1,052
$93
How much did Americans spend on fireworks on 4th of July in 2022?
A - $2.3 billion
B - $50,000
C - $1 million
D - $1,000
$2.3 billion
What is the proper way to fold the American flag?
A - No particular way
B - Circular
C - Square
D - Triangular
Triangular
What state is famous for tiny beverages?
Mini-soda
What is the largest 4th of July fireworks display in the U.S.?
A - Philadelphia
B - Miami
C - Los Angeles
D - New York City
New York City
Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks celebration in New York City
Where is the Liberty Bell currently located?
A - Boston
B - Philadelphia
C - New York
D - Vermont
Philadelphia