American History
This document was officially adopted on July 4, 1776.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
This bird is the national symbol of the United States.
What is the bald eagle?
These colorful explosions light up the sky at night on the Fourth of July.
What are fireworks?
He was the first President of the United States.
Who is George Washington?
This song begins with the lyrics, “Oh, say can you see…”
What is "The Star-Spangled Banner"?
He was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
This famous American landmark was a gift from France.
What is the Statue of Liberty?
A favorite grilled food at many Fourth of July picnics.
What is a hot dog?
She is known for her famous midnight ride to warn the colonists — though often misattributed to Paul Revere.
Who is Sybil Ludington?
Known as “America’s unofficial anthem,” this song praises the beauty of the country’s spacious skies and amber waves of grain.
What is "America the Beautiful"?
The United States declared independence from this country.
What is Great Britain?
The U.S. flag has this many stars.
What is 50?
Many cities hold one of these during the day, often with floats and marching bands.
What is a parade?
He was known as “Honest Abe” and was the 16th President.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
Lee Greenwood famously sings, “I’m proud to be an American…” in this patriotic song.
What is "God Bless the U.S.A."?
The American Revolutionary War ended in this year.
What is 1783?
The national anthem of the United States.
What is "The Star-Spangled Banner"?
This holiday treat is typically made with strawberries, blueberries, and whipped cream.
What is a flag cake (or patriotic dessert)?
This inventor is famous for discovering electricity with a kite and key.
Who is Benjamin Franklin?
This tune, written by Irving Berlin, begins with the lyrics “God bless America, land that I love…”
What is "God Bless America"?
These two U.S. presidents both died on July 4, 1826.
Who are Thomas Jefferson and John Adams?
This flower is the national flower of the United States.
What is the rose?
The largest Fourth of July fireworks show in the U.S. is held in this city.
What is New York City?
She sewed the first American flag.
Who is Betsy Ross?
This Civil War-era song encouraged Union troops, starting with “Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord.”
What is "The Battle Hymn of the Republic"?