American History
What year was the Declaration of Independence signed?
1776
What date is Independence Day celebrated on?
July 4th
What do the stars on the flag represent?
All 50 states
What do people usually light up on the Fourth of July?
Fireworks
Who sings "Party in the U.S.A"?
Miley Cyrus
Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
True or False: The Declaration of Independence was signed by all 56 delegates on July 4th.
False.
Most of them signed later.
13
What country invented fireworks?
China
What famous actor played the President in "Independence Day" (1996)?
Bill Pullman
Which country did America gain independence from?
Great Britain
What year did the U.S. start celebrating Independence Day as a national holiday?
1870
What do the colors red, white, and blue stand for?
Valor(red), purity(white), and justice(blue)
What is a Roman Candle?
A firework that shoots balls of fire/light in succession
What is the name of the patriotic superhero whose shield is red, white, and blue?
Captain America
How many colonies declared independence?
13
Which two presidents both died on July 4th, 1826?
Thomas Jefferson and John Adams
What is the proper way to dispose of a worn or tattered U.S. flag?
Burn it in a respectful ceremony
Which U.S. city is famous for its “Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks” show?
New York City
Who said this famous quote at NASCAR Dayton 500 in 2007:
"God bless our troops, God bless America and Gentlemen, start your engines!!!!"
Kevin James
What city was the Declaration of Independence signed in?
Philadelphia
How many hotdogs are consumed on the fourth of July in America?
Over 150 million people.
That's enough hotdogs to:
-Stretch from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles more than 5 times.
-Serve almost half the U.S. population in a single day.
Who designed the current 50-star version of the U.S. flag?
Robert G. Heft (as a high school project)
True or False: Fireworks can be seen from space.
True (larger shows can be visible to satellites)
Who wrote the Star-Spangled Banner?
Francis Scott Key