States
Fireworks
On This Date
Traditions
4th of July Food & Drink
100

What is the smallest state by land area?

Rhode Island

100

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

100

True or False: 

July 4th, 1820 the Louisiana Purchase was announced to the United States. 

False:

It was announced July 4th, 1803

100

Where is the largest firework display held? 

New York City

100

True or False:

Eating salmon is a July 4th tradition in parts of New England.

True

200

Which state has the only active diamond mine in the U.S.?

Arkansas

200

What country were fireworks invented in?

China

200

What President was Born July 4th, 1872

A. Calvin Coolidge

B. Herbert Hoover

C. Warren Harding

A. Calvin Coolidge

200

Americans purchase over ____ million pounds of fireworks annually for July 4th.

A. 5

B. 55

C. 200

C. 200

200

As of 2024, July 4th was the number one holiday for what drink sales in the U.S?

Beer

300

Which state has the nickname ‘The Last Frontier’?

Alaska

300

What year were fireworks first used for a 4th of July celebration

A. 1777

B. 1790

C. 1821

A. 1777

300

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland was Published July 4th in what year? 

A. 1865

B. 1895

C. 1915

A. 1865

300

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

300

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

400

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is located in which state?

Ohio

400

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

400

3 Presidents have died on the 4th of Juy. Can you name them?

Thomas Jefferson, John Adams and James Monroe.

400

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

400

Which state produces the most hot dogs in America?

Iowa

500

 The city of Dover is the capital of which state?

Delaware

500

 What percentage of American communities hold fireworks displays on July 4th?

75%

500

If you were born on July 4th what would be your zodiac sign?

Cancer

500

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

500

What is the most popular dessert servered on the 4th of July?

Apple pie