American History
This document was adopted on July 4, 1776 and declared American independence
Declaration of Independence
Who wrote MOST of the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson
50
Americans celebrate the 4th of July with this kind of nighttime display
Fireworks
What song begins as "Oh say can you see?'
Star-Spangled Banner
The Revolutionary War was fought between the American colonies and this country
Who was the main author of the Constitution
James Madison
The 13 stripes on the flag represent what?
The original colonies
This grilled food is a popular staple at July 4th cookouts
Hot dogs
This bird is the national symbol of the United States
Bald Eagle
This term refers to American colonists who supported independence from Britain
Patriots
This Founding Father became the first US Secretary of the Treasury
Alexander Hamilton
Which person is credited with sewing the first American flag?
Betsy Ross
This city hosts one of the most famous annual fireworks shown at the National Mall
Washington D.C
The US national anthem was written during this war
War of 1812
The US national anthem was written during this war
The War of 1812
He was the oldest signer of the Constitution
Benjamin Franklin
What nickname is commonly used to refer to the US flag?
What is Old Glory?
The Declaration of Independence was signed in this city
Philadelphia
The Liberty Bell is located in what US city
Philadelphia
This treaty officially ended the American Revolutionary War in 1783
Treaty of Paris
Which THREE former presidents died on July 4?
Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and James Monroe
The flag code says the flag should never touch this
The ground
This state was the first to recognize July 4th as a state holiday
Massachusetts
This monument in Washington DC honors the first US president
Washington monument