States
What is the smallest state by land area?
Rhode Island
Fireworks can reach speeds of up to ___ miles per hour. This speed helps them soar high into the sky before exploding.
A. 90
B. 115
C. 150
C. 150
True or False:
July 4th, 1820 the Louisiana Purchase was announced to the United States.
False:
It was announced July 4th, 1803
Where is the largest firework display held?
New York City
True or False:
Eating salmon is a July 4th tradition in parts of New England.
True
Which state has the only active diamond mine in the U.S.?
Arkansas
What country were fireworks invented in?
China
What President was Born July 4th, 1872
A. Calvin Coolidge
B. Herbert Hoover
C. Warren Harding
A. Calvin Coolidge
Americans purchase over ____ million pounds of fireworks annually for July 4th.
A. 5
B. 55
C. 200
C. 200
As of 2024, July 4th was the number one holiday for what drink sales in the U.S?
Beer
Which state has the nickname ‘The Last Frontier’?
Alaska
What year were fireworks first used for a 4th of July celebration
A. 1777
B. 1790
C. 1821
A. 1777
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland was Published July 4th in what year?
A. 1865
B. 1895
C. 1915
A. 1865
What is the location of the nation’s oldest 4th of July parade?
A. New York City, New York
B. Bristol, Rhode Island
C. Des Moines, IA
B. Bristol, Rhode Island
In 1778, George Washington gave his soldiers a double ration of ___ to celebrate the July 4th holiday.
A. Chocolate
B. Bread
C. Rum
C. Rum
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is located in which state?
Ohio
The famed Macy's fireworks show in New York City uses more than 75,000 fireworks shells and costs about $____
A. 2 Million
B. 6 Million
C. 10 Million
B. 6 Million
3 Presidents have died on the 4th of Juy. Can you name them?
Thomas Jefferson, John Adams and James Monroe.
The Charlie Korschgen 4th of July Kiddie Parade is a cherished annual event in Fort Madison, Iowa. Who was Charlie Korschgen?
Charlie Korschgen, a railroad worker, who began the tradition with nothing but a drum, walking through the streets of Fort Madison and inviting children to join him in the procession
Which state produces the most hot dogs in America?
Iowa
The city of Dover is the capital of which state?
Delaware
What percentage of American communities hold fireworks displays on July 4th?
75%
If you were born on July 4th what would be your zodiac sign?
Cancer
Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest is held annually on July 4th. In 2018, champion Joey Chestnut ate how many hot dogs with buns in just 10 minutes?
74
What is the most popular dessert servered on the 4th of July?
Apple pie