Independence Origins
Symbols
Food and Tradition
Presidents
Fireworks
100

The primary author of The Decleration of Independence.

Who is Thomas Jefferson?

100
They created the first American flag.

Who is Betsy Ross?

100

This city hosts the annual hot dog eating contest.

What is Coney Island, New York?

100

This president appears on the penny.

Who is Abraham Lincon?

100

This U.S. city holds the largest fireworks display on July 4th.

What is New York City? (Macy's Fireworks)

200

The number of people that signed The Decleration of Independence.

56

200

The Statue of Liberty holds this in her right hand.

What is a torch?

200

The approximate number of hot dogs Americans consume on July 4th.

150 million

200

This president was never elected as president or vice president.

Who is Gerald Ford?

200

The year fireworks were first used in an American Independence Day celebration.

What is 1777?

300

This founding father has the largest signature on The Decleration of Independence.

Who is John Hancock?

300

What the 13 stripes on the flag represent.

What are the original 13 colonies?

300

The traditional side dish on a 4th of July BBQ.

What is potato salad?

300

The youngest elected president in U.S. history.

Who is John F. Kennedy?

300

This state produces the most fireworks in America.

What is Missouri?

400

This state was the first state to ratify the Constitution.

What is Delaware?

400

When the current 50-star design was adopted.

What is July 4, 1960?

400

The approximate percentage of American grills fired up on July 4th.

75%
400

How many presidents have died on July 4th?

3

400

Where fireworks were originally invented.

What is China?

500

The first battle of the Revolutionary War.

What is the battles of Lexington and Concord?

500

The proper way to dispose of a worn American flag.

What is burning in a dignified ceremony?

500

This state produces the most hot dogs in America.

What is Iowa?

500

These 2 presidents both died on the same July 4th.

Who is John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. (1826)

500

This element creates blue fireworks.

What is copper?