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How many presidents were born on the 4th of July?
What is one- Calvin Coolidge (1872)
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The Fourth of July is also commonly known as what?
Independence Day
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True or False- All of the different firework's shapes have their own names.
True
100
Which European country gave the Colonies the most support during the Revolutionary War?
France
100
Why were the stars on the original American flag in a circle?
So all the colonies would appear equal.
200
This person said "Give me liberty or give me death."
Who is Patrick Henry
200
Which two presidents died on July 4, 1826 within five hours of each other on the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson (82) and John Adams (90)
200
True or false- Fireworks weren't invented at the time of the first independence day.
False- They have existed for approximately 2000 years
200
How long were the names of the signers of the Declaration of Independence withheld from the public?
More than six months. If independence had not been achieved, the treasonable act of the signers would have, by law, resulted in their deaths.
200
How many changes did Thomas Jefferson make to the declaration of independence?
86 changes
300
Who proposed the turkey as the national bird but was overruled by John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, who wanted the bald eagle?
Benjamin Franklin
300
What is the proper way to fold the American flag?
What is Triangular
300
True or false- independance day was declared a national holiday the same year it was signed?
False- it was not declared a national holiday until 1840, almost 100 years later.
300
What was the main reason the American colonies declared independence?
Unfair Taxes
300
Which was the first newspaper to print the Declaration of Independence?
The Pennsylvania Evening Post was the first newspaper to print the document on July 6th 1776
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Which U.S. state has the most signatories on the Declaration of Independence?
Pennsylvania
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Which founding father believed that July 2nd was the correct date on which to celebrate the birth of American independence?
John Adams (he would reportedly turn down invitations to appear at July 4th events in protest)
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True or false- In 1776 some colonists celebrated the birth of independence by holding mock funerals for King George III as a way of symbolizing the end of the monarchy’s hold on America.
True
400
Which U.S. President is known for being the first to visit all 50 states?
Richard Nixon
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Who began the tradition of a public reception at the White House to celebrate the Fourth of July in 1801?
Thomas Jefferson
500
On average how much do Americans spend on fireworks for the 4th of July?
$1 billion (2024- spending was estimated at $2.8 billion)
500
Which two founding fathers are depicted on Mount Rushmore?
George Washington and Thomas Jefferson
500
True or false: A woman’s signature appears on some copies of the Declaration of Independence.
True- Mary Katharine Goddard, was commissioned by Congress to print copies of the important document, and added her name below the original signers.
500
Where is the Liberty Bell currently located?
Philadelphia
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When was the declaration of independence officially signed?
August 3, 1776 was the official signing when 50/56 signers signed at the same time.