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The Fourth of July commemorates which document?
The Declaration of Independence
Which American president was born on July 4th?
A. John Adams
B. Thomas Jefferson
C. James Monroe
D. Calvin Coolidge
D. Calvin Coolidge, born on July 4, 1872
Every July 4th, what food is most commonly consumed?
Hot Dogs
Which two presidents of the United States died on July 4th of the same year?
John Adams and Thomas Jefferson both died on July 4, 1826
During World War II, where was the Declaration of Independence stored?
Fort Knox
Where was the first celebration of Independence Day held and in what year?
Philadelphia in 1777
Which president of the United States was the first to host a Fourth of July celebration at the White House and when?
Thomas Jefferson in 1801
Who gave the Statue of Liberty to the United States?
The people of France
What was the estimated population of the United States on July 4, 1776?
A. 15 million
B. 20 million
C. 1.25 million
D. 2.5 million
D. 2.5 Million People (multiple choice)
When did the majority of the 56 signers sign the Declaration of Independence?
A. July 3, 1776
B. July 4, 1776
C. August 2, 1776
D. July 30, 1776
C. 5o men signed the Declaration of Independence on August 2, 1776
Every Independence Day, how many times does the Liberty Bell ring?
13 (for the 13 colonies)
How many stars and stripes does the U.S. flag have?
50 stars and 13 stripes
What was The Statue of Liberty’s official name?
Liberty Enlightening the World
On July 4th, which classic children’s book was published?
A. Alice's Adventure in Wonderland
B. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
C. Peter Pan
D. The Tale of Peter Rabbit
A. Alice's Adventure in Wonderland was published on July 4, 1865
Which country declared independence from the United States on July 4, 1960?
Philippines
What was the name of the newspaper that published the Declaration of Independence?
A. The Philadelphia Gazette
B. The Pennsylvania Evening Post
C. The Boston Chronicle
D. The Virginia Gazette
B. Pennsylvania Evening Post
What is the location of the nation’s oldest Fourth of July parade?
A. Boston, Massachusetts
B. Washington, D.C.
C. Bristol, Rhode Island
D. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
C. Bristol, Rhode Island
Where is the Liberty Bell currently located? (City, and State)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
In what year were fireworks first used to celebrate the Fourth of July?
1777
Who sewed the first American flag?
Betty Ross
What is the proper way to fold the American Flag?
In a triangular shape, with specific ritual and etiquette
What was the total number of people who signed the Declaration of Independence?
56
On the Declaration of Independence, who had the largest signature?
John Hancock
Who is the author of the Pledge of Allegiance?
Francis Bellamy
How many hotdogs are usually consumed on July 4th?
A. 50 Million
B. 150 Million
C. 500 Million
D. 1 Billion
B. Approximately 150 million hot dogs